Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered.
A landmark initiative set to be implemented across England by 2027 will see the full cost of travel for treatment covered for children and young people diagnosed with cancer, offering…
Royal Stoke hospital to be UK’s largest robotic surgery centre
Royal Stoke University Hospital is poised to become the United Kingdom’s largest hub for robotic surgery, a significant advancement heralded by hospital leadership. This transformative development is fueled by a…
Inside Health – Unlocking the Mystery of Epstein-Barr Virus – BBC Sounds
The Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), a ubiquitous presence in the human body, is shedding its familiar guise as the cause of glandular fever, commonly known as the "kissing disease." Emerging research…
Pontarddulais man on living with ‘world’s most painful condition’
Like a screwdriver in my face – life with ‘the world’s most painful known medical condition’ Gerwyn Tumelty, a 52-year-old from Pontarddulais, Swansea, has bravely shared his harrowing experience living…
Mental health chat encouraged at Wolverhampton coffee mornings
The importance of open dialogue surrounding mental health is being amplified across Wolverhampton as the city embraces Time to Talk Day 2026, a national initiative dedicated to fostering conversations about…
Resident doctors in England vote in favour of more strike action
Resident doctors in England have overwhelmingly voted in favour of further strike action, extending the mandate for walkouts in their protracted dispute with the government over pay and the availability…
Somerset couple to trek 7,300 miles along Britain’s coastline
A determined Somerset couple are gearing up to re-start their epic 7,300-mile trek around the entire coastline of mainland Great Britain, a journey they were forced to abandon last year…
Major incident declared after fire breaks out at Southampton hospital
Southampton General Hospital is grappling with significant disruption after a major fire broke out in its endoscopy unit early this morning, leading to the evacuation of over 200 patients and…
How do cold health alerts work and what do the different levels mean?
Yellow health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the north west and north east regions of England, signalling that the cold weather poses a…
Weight loss jab users warned over rare but serious pancreas issue
The widespread adoption of GLP-1 receptor agonist injections, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, for weight management has prompted a crucial safety alert from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency…
















