The single question a doctor could ask to estimate death risk in older patients
“Do you have trouble walking?” could be one of the most important questions doctors could ask older patients…
Patients praise Derbyshire NHS diagnostic centre expansion
Rowland Cooper, from Clay Cross in Derbyshire, also praised the ease of visiting the new CDC. “I’ve had…
NHS vows no further service withdrawals at Fenland hospitals
In Wisbech, endoscopy services were relocated to King’s Lynn, Norfolk, while in Doddington, breast surgery, dermatology and ear,…
Dementia caregiving can expose hidden family tensions – but early planning can ease the strain
“Families are messy, aren’t they?” a daughter commented during a series of focus groups I ran with caregivers…
Sussex pharmacy roadshow visits four hospitals this week
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is running the roadshow as part of World Pharmacy Week, which runs from…
Sandie Peggie sues RCN as tribunal hears sick pay due to end
She has been on half pay since July 1. That is due to end on January 1, 2027.…
Isle of Wight care home praised by Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) praised Vecta House in Newport for treating people with kindness, dignity and respect,…
Oracle and Buck Institute for Research on Aging Advance Landmark Federal Aging Research Initiative
Buck Institute aims to advance bioinformatics using Oracle Life Sciences Data Intelligence to transform aging research into a…
Derbyshire women left in pain due to extensive hospital waiting lists and delays
MPs cite ‘deeply disturbing’ issues raised by women across the area Three MPs including South Derbyshire’s Samantha Niblett,…
Road upgrades should ‘come first’ before moving health services, says minister
But campaigners have expressed concern it could mean another service moves away from the hospital in Newry. Kimmins,…
Trump health team’s reasoning for booting 760,000 from medical insurance: ‘Never filed a claim’
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The first aid kit every Brit needs to prep for Doomsday
It’s important to keep a first aid kit in case of emergency, but what do you need inside…