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Blood test booking service to change to meet demand

Beka Naylor at work. The NHS nurse, from Doncaster, was recovering from cancer treatment at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital when her car was stolen from outside her home. Photo: Beka Naylor/SWNS

Video: Scumbag thief steals car of cancer patient during hospital stay

Patients regularly ask when they can have sex again

'Low impact' sex guide for injured lovers recovering from surgery

There were more patients in hospitals last week than at any other point so far this winter according to latest data from NHS England.

Brits share views on NHS after hospitals' busiest week this winter

Professor Christine Purslow, Clinical Director of Outpatients at SpaMedica

Love is in the air… and experts say it’s good for your health

Brittle nails, bloated belly and flaky skin: Shocking images of sleep deprivatio...

New rules are coming in for anyone wanting to buy weight loss injections online.

New rules will make it harder to buy weight loss injections online

McDonald’s UK: Green milkshake to make debut in restaurants in time for St Patrick’s Day (Photo: McDonald's/Adobe Stock)

McDonald's launches new green milkshakes - a first for UK menus

Norovirus cases are continue to surge this winter.

Norovirus symptoms you shouldn't ignore as cases reach new winter high

A nurse prepares to give a patient the mpox vaccine.

New mpox vaccination sites opening across England - who is eligible?

Gen Kitchen MP for Wellingborough & Rushden

Gen Kitchen MP: 'I will work tirelessly to deliver on the promises I've made to ...

Tuberculosis (TB) cases in England have increased by 13%.

Tuberculosis symptoms you need to know - as cases rise in England

The NHS has been hit with a 'quad-demic' of seasonal illness this winter.

How to protect your child from picking up these common bugs at nursery

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for as UK cases numbers rise

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

New most common cancer in the UK named - how to check your risk

Moment more than 200 sheep run through town.

Watch: Moment more than 200 sheep are herded through town
Brilliant drone footage shows a flock of sheep making the journey through a town to moorland - only stopping for a quick chew on some grass.
Jessica Martin

A fifth UK case of mpox Clade Ib has been found in Leeds

Doctor shares red flag symptoms of Mpox that you shouldn't ignore

With so many illnesses around this winter, it can be hard to know when symptoms of a cough are serious.

Red flag symptoms that you shouldn't ignore if you have a cough

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KGH £620m rebuild postponed until at least 2030

Winter can be a challenging time for our mental health.

Pharmacist shares five ways to help symptoms of 'winter depression'

9 healthy foods to put in your child’s packed lunch according to the NHS (Photo: Pixel-Shot - stock.adobe.com)

9 healthy foods recommended by NHS for your child’s lunch

Lee Barron MP

Lee Barron MP welcomes Government plan to clear local backlog of 33,834 patients...

Viral infections like the flu are very common in children.

Flu symptoms in kids: warning signs parents need to know

Baby foods you should feed your children - and when to start (Photo: New Africa - stock.adobe.com)

Everything you need to know about food for your baby

BN - The kitchen and dining area inside a Barratt Homes property

Fitness fun and fresh air: Northamptonshire homebuilders' guide to hometown heal...

Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals have stood down their critical incident.

Critical incident in hospitals stood down but services remain 'extremely busy'

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus
These are the common symptoms you should know about 🏥
Sarah McCann

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has stood down its critical incident.

EMAS stands down critical incident but remains on highest action plan level

Ambulance and A&E teams are under extreme pressure

NHS in Northamptonshire declares a critical incident

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning about buying weight-loss drugs online.

Warning issued for anyone buying weight-loss drugs online

The healthy swaps you can make in the New Year - and NHS tips (Photo: alicja neumiler - stock.adobe.co)

Healthy food swaps the whole family can make in the new year

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus: latest symptoms as cases surge just after Christmas

Gregg and Lindsay Nunnery presented gifts on behalf of Team Sebastian/Team Sebastian

Team Sebastian bring Christmas cheer to hospitals' young patients and staff

Omaze winners Catherine & Chris Carwardine at their £3 million mansion in Lake Windermere.

Winning £3m Omaze home changed my life...but I'm still an NHS nurse

The best GP surgeries in England have been named after being rated by patients in the GP Patient Survey.

The 21 top GP surgeries in England ranked the best in the country

The 13 best rated doctor’s surgeries in Northamptonshire as voted for by patients.

The 13 best rated doctor’s surgeries in Northamptonshire

Opening hours for pharmacies will change over Christmas and New Year.

Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times

Mridhul Kombara was thrown into the air when a car mounted the pavement and hit him.

Watch: Driver ploughs into pedestrian after mounting pavement

The festive season can be a challenging time for mental health.

Top tips for looking after your mental health this Christmas

Best mattresses for children: help your child grow and sleep

Best mattresses for children: help your child grow and sleep

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Uber is offering free rides for NHS staff at Christmas - how to claim

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

The 'Kawasaki' norovirus strain now accounts for 70% of all cases.

Norovirus: symptoms to watch out for this Christmas

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

ME Action UK campaigners gather in Parliament Square to demand the £100s millions missing from ME research.

ME: 'Tired doesn't even come close to describing it'

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid this Christmas.

Covid symptoms you should look out for this Christmas

Norovirus is highly contagious.

Health officials issue 'stay home' warning if you have these symptoms

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus UK: People with these symptoms urged to stay at home

A new case of mpox has been detected in Leeds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

The differences between the mild and deadly Mpox strains explained

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

Asthma attacks can often occur in response to a trigger such as an allergy, infections or mould and damp.

Warning signs of an asthma attack that you shouldn't ignore

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore