Health

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£27m hospital upgrade for waiting time reduction halted as government funding withdrawn

A £27m hospital upgrade designed to cut waiting times in the city has been shelved after government funding was withdrawn.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...

NHS leader Sir James Mackey takes swift action to address concerns and rebuild trust at Newcastle hospitals

A health boss has vowed not to “shy away” from major concerns underlined by a damning inspection report that has seen Newcastle’s hospitals lose...

Spelling out the risks for your heart

Sarah thought she was young and healthy, until she ended up in an emergency department with chest pains. “The doctor said, ‘you’ve had a heart...

Police crackdown on illicit sales: two Harehills shops lose licences

Two shops have lost their premises licences as part of efforts to tackle illicit drink and tobacco sales in a deprived city community. Police applied...

South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust told it must take action to improve maternity services

South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust has been told to improve its maternity services after a care watchdog expressed concern about staffing levels and an...

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