Health

Outdated BMI rules ‘missing obesity’ in Black and South Asian Britons

Ramadan sparks fresh calls for reform as millions may be living with dangerous metabolic disease despite being classed as “healthy”. Millions of Black, South Asian...

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Council misused almost £2m of public health grant from government

Barking and Dagenham Council misused almost £2million of government grant funding, councillors have been told. The grant – from the Department of Health and Social...

Urgent care hours reduced

A North London council has been accused of “failing residents” after the hours of the Urgent Treatment unit at Central Middlesex Hospital were cut...

Metrocentre testing hub praised as ‘best of the NHS’ and way to reduce healthcare staff burnout

A cutting-edge testing hub at the Metrocentre has been praised for showing the “best of the NHS”. Health minister Karin Smyth visited the Community Diagnostic...

Research centre of excellence idea being investigated

The prospect of a £25m to £30m clinical research “centre of excellence” on Teesside is being investigated by health bosses. Leaders on the area’s NHS...

How Richard House closure shows cracks in hospice care system

It was only when she had a mini stroke that Jubeda Islam accepted she needed support. The demands of looking after seven children – two...

Clean Air Zone estimated to have generated £180m in health benefits in less than two years – University research finds

Bradford's Clean Air Zone generated an estimated £180 million in benefits in less than two years – a new academic study has claimed. The Centre...

COLUMN: What is NHS 111 and when should you use it?

As a GP I see many patients every day, with various medical issues and situations, which we’re always happy to help with. In addition...

Cancer care isn’t fair, but it should be

ADVERTORIAL When Jaanaki’s sister first sensed something was wrong with her body, she pushed for answers. But instead of being heard, she met repeated dismissals...

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