Vaccine rollout to stop winter virus RSV – Are you eligible?

Vaccine rollout to stop winter virus RSV – Are you eligible?

A new vaccine is being rolled out today to stop a major winter virus. The programme to protect newborn babies and older people from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is being rolled out in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infections usually get better by themselves, but … Read more

Footage shows dad with Parkinson’s before and after new treatment

Footage shows dad with Parkinson’s before and after new treatment

Astonishing video footage released by NHS England reveals how an innovative new treatment for Parkinson’s disease has remarkably improved a father’s life. Derbyshire dad Damien Gath, 52, who has been fighting Parkinson’s disease for over a decade, was struggling with severe involuntary movements that complicated simple daily tasks. Taking four different oral medications six times … Read more

NHS England appointment warning for this week after IT crash

NHS England appointment warning for this week after IT crash

NHS England has issued a warning about potential “delays” as the health service attempts to recover from Friday’s worldwide IT outage. Despite this, patients with appointments scheduled for this week have been advised to “should continue to attend unless told not to”. This follows a cautionary statement from the British Medical Association (BMA) on Sunday, … Read more