Health

Government dental reform ‘too little too late’ for Kirklees residents, say Lib Dems

Kirklees Liberal Democrats say the government’s plan to reform dental services is ‘too little too late’ for Kirklees residents. The group has criticised the new...

Hospitals at Huddersfield and Calderdale under pressure as flu admissions soar

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital are under pressure due to an influx of flu patients, as several times as many beds have...

Sadiq Khan: “Government should boost councils’ funding to increase HIV testing outside of A&E”

Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to boost public health funding in order to meet its target of ending the transmission of HIV...

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust: Millions paid for birth injuries

The Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) has paid out a staggering £15m in birth injury compensation over the past two years. This concerning...

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...

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