Hospitals in England are working to recover from disruption caused by strikes in the run-up to Christmas. Resident doctors return to work at 7am on Monday after a five-day walkout. The industrial action came amid surging flu cases, with the number of people in hospital with the virus remaining at …
Read More »Royal Mail draft in postal staff from England amid mounting pressure on Derry operation – The Irish News
Royal Mail have drafted in postal workers from England to tackle a mounting backlog of un-delivered letters and parcels in Derry, The Irish News understands. The move comes amid a number of claims that people are missing hospital appointments thanks to letters arriving late with some accusing Royal Mail of …
Read More »NHS faces ‘super flu’ crisis as bosses warn of ‘worst case scenario’ outbreak
NHS England has released its latest figures as the UK faces its most severe flu outbreak in decades, with the mutated H3N2 strain spreading The NHS is facing a ‘tidal wave’ of illness (stock) ( Image: Getty Images) NHS England has released its latest figures as the country battles its …
Read More »‘Very high number of people’ arriving at Hull Royal Infirmary Emergency Department
‘On Monday alone, we saw almost 400 patients, with almost half presenting with less serious illnesses or injuries’ Hull Royal Infirmary(Image: NHS Humber Health Partnership) People not needing emergency treatment are being urged to consider alternatives to Hull Royal Infirmary’s Emergency Department as “almost half” of its patients arrived on …
Read More »Hull Royal Infirmary patients face long waits – what you need to know
Hull Royal Infirmary patients face long waits – what you need to know – Hull Live NHS Humber Health Partnership has urged people with non-emergency situations to consider other services as the hospital faces pressure The NHS is asking patients to choose services appropriately.(Image: Getty) People could be waiting hours …
Read More »King Charles’ nephew Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling are likely to have an ‘all-white wedding’ insider suggests – as the royal celebrates his 48th birthday
As Princess Anne’s son – Peter Phillips – celebrates his 48th birthday, there is one key question that is bound to be at the forefront of many royal fanatics’ minds. When will he finally wed his NHS fiancée, Harriet Sperling? The couple, who have been dating since May 2024, officially announced their engagement in July – …
Read More »Leicester butcher needs ‘major improvement’ in latest food hygiene ratings
Other businesses have been told that improvement is necessary Cleanliness of facilities is among inspectors key criteria (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) A Leicester butcher and sweet mart need “major” improvements to their hygiene in the latest food hygiene results. The two businesses, on Belgrave Road and Vulcan Road in the …
Read More »Hull Royal Infirmary cladding to be removed following law change
The hospital’s operator says ‘patients, staff and visitors can be reassured as we have extensive measures in place to ensure their safety’ Hull Royal Infirmary(Image: NHS Humber Health Partnership) The cladding on Hull Royal Infirmary is set to be removed after the building was found to no longer comply with …
Read More »Urgent warning to anyone taking statins, ibuprofen, iron tablets or Naproxen
If you’re taking routine medications or tablets such as iron or ibuprofen, you might want to ensure you’re taking them properly – and we’re not talking about swallowing tablets with water or alongside food. Peter Thnoia from PillTime, an NHS-registered online pharmacy, explains that juggling multiple prescriptions can be tricky. …
Read More »How Peter Phillips’ NHS fiancée is fast becoming one of the Royal Family’s best dressed members: Harriet Sperling is upping her style stakes by embracing British brands
She’s only recently made her way into the royal fold, but newly-engaged Harriet Sperling has quickly asserted herself as one to watch for royal fashion lovers. On Friday, it was revealed that Peter Phillips, 47, had popped the question to the NHS nurse, 45, after one year of dating – as The …
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