Health

Anger at Newcastle pharmacy closures as people face hour-long queues at ‘overwhelmed’ chemists

A spate of pharmacy closures is having “devastating” consequences for some of Newcastle’s most vulnerable people, politicians have warned. Councillors have hit out at a...

Leeds General Infirmary faces multi-million-pound repair bill after storms caused roof leaks

An NHS trust faces a repair bill running into millions of pounds after storms caused roof leaks and the collapse of ceilings in an...

Gateshead Council leader defends Newcastle NHS Hospitals Trust amid damning CQC report

The leader of Gateshead Council has defended the “absolutely fantastic” care in Newcastle’s hospitals despite a recent damning report and downgrading of the hospital...

With 3 in 5 South Asians worried about their mental health, new poll shows that seeking professional support can make a difference

A new poll by NHS England has found that over 3 in 5 (64%) South Asians have felt concerned about their mental health in...

Top NHS boss urges Kirklees residents to get MMR vaccine as measles cases surge

A top NHS boss is urging Kirklees residents to get vaccinated following the recent news of a measles outbreak in the West Midlands. The percentage...

Kirklees children left in agony waiting over a year for tooth extractions

Kirklees residents are dealing with the consequences of a dental crisis, with almost a third of the borough’s five-year-olds experiencing tooth decay and some...

Pause in the merger of the executive teams managing East London’s two hospital trusts

A merger of the executive teams managing East London’s two hospital trusts has been paused. In October last year, two hospital trusts serving most of...

£27m hospital upgrade for waiting time reduction halted as government funding withdrawn

A £27m hospital upgrade designed to cut waiting times in the city has been shelved after government funding was withdrawn. Plans for Chapel Allerton Hospital would...

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals face critical challenges following loss of ‘outstanding’ status

Newcastle’s MPs have called for rapid and “remorseless” action to combat failings uncovered at the city’s hospitals. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,...

Shifting ownership: venture capital firm acquires seven East London GP surgeries

A venture capital firm has been revealed as the buyer of seven East London GP surgeries which were put up for sale last year. In...

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