News/Events

News/Events

Cases of cancer in elderly to surge by 2035, report says

By 2035 about 234,000 over-75s will get cancer each year - up from 130,000 now, a report estimates.

Stem cell match brother 'denied visa for life-saving op'

Shirley Kordie's brother Joseph is a "perfect" stem cell match and is ready to donate.

Gosport hospital deaths: Prescribed painkillers 'shortened 456 lives'

Relatives call for a criminal inquiry into the "unforgivable" actions at the Gosport hospital.

Drug 'reduces hearing loss' after childhood cancer treatment

Given hours after chemotherapy, it showed promising results in children with a rare cancer.

Charlie Gard's parents want 'Charlie's Law'

The parents of Charlie Gard want to change the law so other cases like theirs don't end up in court.

Cough syrup recall over mould risk from ingredients

Eight products are affected and the advice is to return bottles to where they were bought.

Billy Caldwell: Campaigner's company sells cannabis oil

Charlotte Caldwell has been treating her severely epileptic son, Billy, with cannabis oil since 2016.

Emotional eating 'learned by children not inherited'

Genes are significant in most eating behaviours but not emotional under- or overeating, say experts.

Medicinal cannabis use to be reviewed by government

Families of epileptic children welcomed the move, which does not change rules on recreational use.

Tax rise need to help pay for £20bn NHS boost, says PM

The prime minister promises any tax increases will be introduced in a "fair and balanced" way.

15th June 2018

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Leading local doctors and nurses are using the opportunity to raise awareness ...

13th June 2018

Find out about the local health services in your area through the latest annual report from NHS Clinical ...

04th June 2018

Each GP surgery in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is to be equipped with an innovative new mobile device that could ...

22nd May 2018

DIY and gardening accidents account for many thousands of hospital admissions every year. Now GPs across Staffordshire ...

17th May 2018

GPs from across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week. The week runs until Sunday ...