£42m NHS diagnostic centre opening at old Hanley Sainsbury’s in April
It will deliver 85,000 checks and scans every year – cutting waiting times 11:20, 04 Feb 2026Updated 16:24,…
Ferry cancellations create bottleneck on medication supply
RECENT disruption to the lifeline ferry services is having an impact on the supply of medication, particularly for…
‘Unexplained’ side effect caused by cholesterol-lowering statins finally identified
The side effect affecting some statin users has puzzled doctors since the 1980s Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content…
Free NHS Health Check explained and everyone who qualifies for vital assessments
NHS health checks are not regular appointments and aim to notify people if they are at risk of…
MP’s anger over threat to Torbay health care project
Healthcare officials have been accused of letting spending spiral out of control Torbay MP Steve Darling speaking in…
Time to Talk Day encourages open conversation about mental health
There are a number of ways people in the Humber region can reach out for support Dean Windass…
Doctor urges people not to take paracetamol alongside 1 medication
An NHS doctor has urged people to think twice before taking paracetamol (stock image) (Image: Getty) Paracetamol ranks…
Lansoprazole and omeprazole patients urged to ask their GP ‘dosage’ question
People sometimes need to take matters into their own hands when it comes to their medicine People can…
NHS doctor urges patients to stop taking paracetamol alongside 1 common medication
An NHS GP named Dr Abdul as urged patients to stop taking a common pain killer medication alongside…
North East mum defies stage 4 cancer diagnosis to become fully qualified nurse at 55
Maggie Barnett said she “refused to be defeated” in her quest to become a nurse. Hetton-le-Hole mum Maggie…
Four Glasgow finalists in the Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards
Four colleagues and teams from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have been recognised in a national award for…
Minister says NHS cash too focused on hospitals as top North East GP calls for ‘more bums on seats’
Labour health minister Karin Smyth said during a visit to the Metrocentre this week that had been a…