People across Leicestershire with minor illnesses have been referred to local pharmacies relieving pressure on wider NHS services in the region, following the COVID-19 pandemic. The NHS community pharmacist consultation service (CPCS) allows patients to be seen more quickly and makes better use of clinical expertise closer to home by referring patients to the most […]

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) has accepted the Care Quality Commission’s recommendation that United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust should be allowed to exit its national Recovery Support Programme (RSP).   NHSEI’s 21/22 NHS System Oversight Framework (SOF) required trusts and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to be evaluated and placed into one of four categories […]

Thousands of young teens in the Midlands are being urged to get fully protected from COVID-19 as figures show that 35% in the East Midlands and 40% in the West Midlands have yet to even have a first dose. Booster jabs can now be booked online for 12-15s who are most at risk. In the […]

MPs across the Midlands are being asked to nominate health and care workers for the part they played in the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the annual NHS Parliamentary Awards. The category recognising efforts during the pandemic, has been included in the annual event for the first time, after another extraordinary 12 months which has […]

Pregnant women in the Midlands are being urged to get vaccinated as the latest data reinforces previous findings on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy. This latest analysis from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that vaccinated women who gave birth between January and October 2021 had a very similar low risk of […]

Young teens in the Midlands are being urged to get vaccinated as latest figures show that over 200,000 remain unprotected from COVID-19 in the region. NHS teams are set to visit over 300 schools in the Midlands this month, making it convenient for pupils aged 12 to 15 to get their vaccines in school. In […]

People who test positive across the Midlands and have a high risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 have been offered new antiviral treatments available from the NHS, to help manage symptoms and reduce hospitalisation. So far 3,045 antibody and antiviral treatments have been given to people by the NHS across the region, with 1,466 […]

People who test positive across the Midlands and have a high risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 have been offered new antiviral treatments available from the NHS, to help manage symptoms and reduce hospitalisation. So far 3,045 antibody and antiviral treatments have been given to people by the NHS across the region, with 1,579 […]

People in the Midlands are being reminded that getting vaccinated remains the best defence against COVID-19 following the Government’s decision to move the country away from restrictions and towards personal responsibility. Patients and visitors are also being reminded that despite the changes in the wider community, face masks will still be required among patients, staff […]

A therapy dog called Ruby, Superheroes, and a mini toy town full of fun are just some of the innovative attractions lined up by NHS staff and volunteers helping clinically vulnerable children to get vaccinated during half term. At Tipton Sports Academy, the vaccination hub has been transformed into a mini “toy town” as eligible […]