The condition affects one in 500 people The deadly condition which affects one in 500 people(Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne) Women are missing out on diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition which affects one in 500 people, the British Heart Foundation has said. Research funded by the charity found that …
Read More »Birmingham hospitals declare first critical incident ‘in a decade’ as flu drives up admissions
University Hospitals Birmingham today declared a critical incident because of ‘exceptional demand’. It amounts to a declaration that for now at least all but the most critically ill or injured new arrivals will face an exceptionally long wait for care at the four city hospitals. More than 300 inpatients have …
Read More »Martin Lewis issues urgent Uber Eats warning as customers can save £10 on order
The renowned money saving expert has flagged an upcoming deal that could save NHS and HSC staff £10 when using Uber Eats delivery service. By providing a valid code on Christmas Eve and Day, those with an NHS or HSC email can enjoy this festive offer which is applicable on …
Read More »BBC Sir David Attenborough, 98, has given up one surprising food in his diet
Sir David Attenborough turned 98 in May and attributes his good health to a few dietary choices. The adored naturalist, known for his captivating BBC documentaries, previously dialled down his red meat intake, though he hasn’t turned completely vegetarian. He told The Sun in 2017: “I have certainly changed my …
Read More »Woman shares ‘magic’ sleep hack that helps people nod off in minutes
A woman has shared a ‘magic’ sleep hack on TikTok that is reportedly helping people fall asleep in just minutes. Struggling with insomnia or difficulty falling asleep can be a frustrating and exhausting experience, which can impact daily life. The NHS advises that occasional poor sleep shouldn’t typically cause too …
Read More »Christmas postal chaos ‘worst in decades’ as Royal Mail staff reveal delivery service is struggling with festive demand after being hit with record £10million fine
By ANDY JEHRING Published: 19:04 EST, 13 December 2024 | Updated: 20:39 EST, 13 December 2024 The Royal Mail is struggling with festive demand as workers claim it prioritises Amazon Prime over cards and hospital scans. Posties say sorting offices are the ‘worst in decades’ with letters piling up as …
Read More »King Charles hosts sustainability reception at Buckingham Palace as monarch reveals regret at not visiting Fiji during royal tour because ‘doctors wouldn’t let me’
King Charles appeared in good spirits as he hosted an international sustainability reception at Buckingham Palace this evening. Charles, 75, welcomed business leaders and climate organisations to the palace for the event in London on Wednesday, November 6. Attendees included Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband and Environment Secretary …
Read More »WASPI takes next step in fight for compensation over State Pension age changes
WASPI campaigners are taking the next step in their fight over changes to the State Pension age. Chancellor Rachel Reeves made no mention of any compensation plans in her Budget on October 30 but did announce that Labour is setting aside £11.8 billion for victims of the infected blood scandal …
Read More »Government announces £88m for ‘next generation’ zero emission vehicle tech
A fleet of 46 green vehicle technology projects, ranging from ultra-lightweight vehicles and zero emission buses to new battery technologies and electric trucks for Royal Mail and the NHS, are to share £88m in government funding. Announced today by Minister for Industry and Decarbonisation Sarah Jones, the joint industry and …
Read More »Royal Stoke doctors fly out to remote island to answer life-saving plea
Four highly-experienced Royal Stoke doctors responded to a plea for help from a remote island in order to provide essential care due to a lack of trained anaesthetists. St Helena, a remote British overseas territory west of mainland Africa, had requested the help of anaesthetists across the UK to maintain …
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