Pregnant women and newborn babies are among the most vulnerable to flu this winter A woman with a flu(Image: Getty Images) Thousands of pregnant women are being urged to get their flu vaccination as soon as possible, amid a continued rise in flu-related hospital admissions. Royal Colleges representing more than …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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‘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 …
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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 …
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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 – …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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