Health
NHS pelvic health clinics to help tens of thousands of women across the country
Ten of thousands of pregnant women and new mums will receive support to prevent and treat incontinence and other pelvic floor issues, thanks to new clinics set up by the
Local NHS Chief Urges People To Get Vital Second Jab
As the largest ever NHS vaccination programme enters its last lap the North West Regional Director of Commissioning has encouraged local residents to come forward for their first jab and
Local GP and Professor to lead national effort to improve learning disability care
Pendle GP Dr Umesh Chauhan who is also Professor in Primary Care Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a partner in a new project to improve the
COVID-19 cases ‘rising exponentially’ in England, study finds
COVID-19 cases are “rising exponentially” across England, with the latest estimates putting the R number at 1.44. Infections increased by 50% between 3 May and 7 June coinciding with the
Classic coronavirus symptoms ‘changing’ as expert urges government to update list
A leading COVID-19 symptoms researcher has called on the government to update the list of “classic” symptoms of the virus. Professor Tim Spector, co-founder of the ZOE COVID symptom study,
BMA research finds doctors are suffering ‘emotional’ and ‘psychological’ distress because they cannot give patients the treatment and care they need
New research by the BMA has revealed doctors are suffering ‘moral distress’ and even ‘moral injury’ because they cannot give their patients the care and support they want to when
25 COVID variants being monitored – and without restrictions Delta could push R to 7, PHE chief says
There are 25 coronavirus variants “under monitoring”, Public Health England’s strategic COVID-19 response director has told MPs. Dr Susan Hopkins told the Science and Technology Committee: “We’re living in a
Kashif Shabir Appointed As New CEO Of Muslim Aid
UK-based humanitarian charity, Muslim Aid, has appointed Kashif Shabir as its new CEO following a rigorous selection process. He has been the charity’s interim CEO since April 2020.Kashif Shabir initially
Type 2 diabetes plan targets those at high risk
My name is Farhana and I work for Acas. Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. Acas provides free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of
Charity Penny Appeal Says: Seven Dates A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
In 2021 during the month of Ramadan, over one billion Muslims will break their fast with a date. However, the health benefits of dates are not just for fasting. Everyone
