News/Events

News/Events

NHS 'no chance of training enough staff'

Experts are warning nurses and GP shortages will worsen in England, unless radical action is taken.

Testosterone rules for female athletes 'unscientific'

There is a lack of evidence for the cut-off point adopted by athletics chiefs, a BMJ editorial says.

Instagram eating disorder content 'out of control'

Psychiatrists raise concerns as the BBC finds children are swapping extreme images of weight loss.

Unprecedented drug shortage linked to Brexit, NHS bosses say

Hospitals in England are experiencing a "spike" in medicine shortages, an NHS leader tells BBC Newsnight.

'No consent' for teeth removal op on woman who later died

Rachel Johnston, who had learning difficulties, died weeks after all her teeth were removed.

Potent cannabis increases risk of serious mental illness, says study

People who use potent cannabis increase their risk of serious mental illness, according to researchers.

Childcare offered for free to smear-test mums

Dozens of providers are offering an hour of free care so mothers can attend cervical screening appointments.

Parkinson's smell test explained by science

A woman who can smell Parkinson's disease helps scientists discover what causes the musky odour.

San Francisco moves to ban e-cigarettes until health effects known

The law would halt sales until vaping's health effects are fully evaluated by US regulators.

Medicinal cannabis: 'Patients still in limbo'

It could take years for patients to get medicinal cannabis on the NHS, a parliamentary committee has heard.

23rd November 2018

Local carers are being encouraged by health officials in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to protect themselves and the person they ...

20th November 2018

Wednesday November 21 is World COPD day – and people are being urged to know the signs of this serious condition, ...

19th November 2018

Time: 2.30pm Tuesday 4 December 2018 Place: The Tony Waddington Suite, ...

15th November 2018

People aged over 65 are being urged to book their flu jab and enjoy the benefits of a flu-free winter.

12th November 2018

People with a range of “long term conditions” (LTCs) are being urged not to put off having the flu ...