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UK monkeypox cases double to 20 - Sajid Javid

Health secretary says "most cases" have been mild and further doses of a vaccine have been ordered.

Covid infections down again to one in 50, says ONS

Infections have been falling since the end of March, after the Omicron variant pushed up cases.

Child hepatitis cases continue to rise in UK

Officials say they have seen 197 cases, and 11 of the young children have needed a liver transplant.

What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK.

Vulnerable adults set for autumn Covid booster jab

Government's vaccine advisers said winter remains the riskiest time for the virus.

Eating disorder hospital cases up 84% in five years in England

Psychiatrists say all nurses and doctors must be able to recognise the signs of people at risk.

Government failed health staff in pandemic - BMA

The doctors' union cites lack of PPE and says medics still suffer the health impacts of the pandemic.

Cold virus killed 100,000 children globally in 2019

Nearly half the deaths from respiratory syncytial virus were in babies aged under six months.

Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US, Canada and Australia

Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in eight European countries, health authorities say.

Half of new nurses and midwives come from abroad

International recruitment hits record high with nurse leaders warning about sustainability of trend.

24th January 2022

Hospitals, GP surgeries, clinics and other clinical settings across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will still be requiring people to wear ...

21st January 2022

Hundreds of patients are patients across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are still coming forward each week to get their first ...

20th January 2022

With video content Doctors are urging patients to show understanding to receptionists when ...

18th January 2022

A service supporting the mental health needs of people in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is featuring as part of a ...

13th January 2022

Efforts to reach the parts of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent others couldn’t has helped get vaccinators shortlisted for a ...