So-called ‘party drips’ are ineffective and potentially harmful, said England’s top doctor today, as he criticised companies for peddling fake health remedies to the public. As the public gets ready for New Year’s Eve, the NHS’ medical director, Professor Stephen Powis, warns the public of the dangers of these drips, and called on companies and […]

As people start to think about making New Year’s resolutions, England’s most senior doctor has today warned against trying quick-fix diets and high street remedies that are “too good to be true”. After festive excesses, many people try to turn over a new leaf with pledges to lose weight, exercise more and drink less in […]

The NHS and leading eating disorder charity Beat have drawn up new guidance to help people of all ages suffering with an illness and their families cope over the festive season. The Christmas period can be an extremely difficult time of year, with increased emphasis on food and drink during the party season placing an […]

Issued at 12.36pm on Wednesday 18 December 2019 Temperatures/weather conditions are not expected to exceed Cold Weather Alert threshold criteria in any region from 12 midday on 18 December 2019 until further notice. More details about this weather alert are available on the Met Office website.

Issued at 9.04am on Monday 16 December 2019 There is a 60% probability of severe cold weather between 9.00am on Monday 16 December and 12.00 midday on Wednesday 18 December in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying well […]

England’s top doctors have urged people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy Christmas period. While more people over the age of 65 have got their flu jab than this time last year – the call to action from Professor […]

Issued at 8.57am on Thursday 5 December 2019 Temperatures/weather conditions are not expected to exceed Cold Weather Alert threshold criteria in any region from 3.00pm on 5 December 2019 until further notice. More details about this weather alert are available on the Met Office website.

The NHS is calling on the public to heed advice and stay at home if they have norovirus to avoid passing it on, as hospitals in England have been forced to close more than 1,100 hospital beds over the last week. Top medics are concerned about the spread of the winter vomiting bug this year […]

Issued at 9.10am on Monday 2 December 2019 There is a 60% probability of severe cold weather between 6.00am on Tuesday 3 December and 9.00am on Thursday 5 December in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying well this […]

Issued at 9.06am on Wednesday 27 November 2019 There is an 80% probability of severe cold weather between midnight on Friday 29 November and 9.00am on Monday 2 December in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying well this […]