Birmingham hospital swimming pool to close over safety risks
The Morris Centre pool at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital will shut indefinitely due to major building repairs. The closure impacts NHS staff, veterans, and community groups.
The Morris Centre pool at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital will shut indefinitely due to major building repairs. The closure impacts NHS staff, veterans, and community groups.
Find out which pharmacies in mid and south Essex are open on Christmas Day for essential medicines and advice. Use the NHS 'find a pharmacy' service for urgent help.
Find out which NHS pharmacies are open on Christmas Day in mid and south Essex for essential medicines and health advice. Check times and locations here.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust pioneers awake oncoplastic breast surgery, allowing patients to avoid general anaesthetic and go home the same day. Discover this medical breakthrough.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
NHS workers must link their Uber account to an NHS email by 11.59pm on Dec 21 to claim £30 in festive discounts for rides and food on Christmas Day.
New NHS data reveals Birmingham hospitals have the UK's highest flu patient numbers, with figures more than double those in Manchester. See the full regional breakdown.
Dentists in England will receive higher payments for NHS emergency appointments from April 2026 under Labour government plans, aiming to improve patient access and save costs.
Junior doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from December 17th after BMA members overwhelmingly rejected a government offer. The walkout coincides with record flu cases, sparking a patient safety row.
An NHS-funded diabetes support scheme in West Birmingham is transforming lives, with over half of participants reducing blood sugar levels. Residents call for expansion.
Over 600 people protest Walsall NHS Trust's plan to close Hollybank House stroke unit. Trust cites £500k upgrade costs, proposes moving services to Wolverhampton. Campaigners fear loss of local care.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces charges including assault of children under 13. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands NHS hospitals. Read the full details.
The NHS warns of an unprecedented winter flu wave, with hospitalisations 56% higher than last year and no sign of a peak. Health leaders urge the public to get vaccinated and use services wisely.
The NHS faces an 'unprecedented flu wave' with hospitalisations 56% higher than last year. Health chiefs urge eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and ease pressure on hospitals.
A Birmingham NHS-funded diabetes programme is transforming lives, reducing blood sugar levels for 52% of participants and significantly improving mental health. Residents call for expansion.
The NHS faces an unprecedented winter flu wave with record hospitalisations. Health chiefs urge eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and the health service.
New GP Patient Survey data exposes the Birmingham surgeries with the highest 'very poor' ratings. See if your local practice is on the list of patient concerns.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports a £31.2m deficit, £17.1m worse than planned, driven by rising staff pay costs. A financial recovery plan is underway.
Five-day strike by resident doctors in Birmingham and Solihull saw minimal service disruption. NHS bosses praise planning as 90% of clinical activity was maintained. Read the full story.
Ambulances face significant handover delays outside busy Birmingham hospitals, impacting crew wellbeing. Discover the latest data and the new plan to tackle the crisis.
Over 130 people abseiled from King's Mill Hospital, raising more than £36,000 for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The event was a poignant tribute to fundraiser Ken Godber.
Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.
Discover how Nazila Husanovic-Gladwyn uses her lived experience to support families and improve mental health services at Essex NHS Trust. Learn about this vital role making a real difference.
Activist Simply Sayo brings her 'It Takes A Village' campaign to Birmingham, urging Black heritage donors to help save lives. Book your appointment now.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major Budget reforms on taxes, benefits, and NHS funding. Discover the full list of changes affecting your finances and public services.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Autumn Budget with tax changes, NHS funding and economic reforms. Full breakdown of all major announcements affecting UK households.
A persistent, phlegmy cough could be a sign of COPD. Experts urge anyone with this symptom, especially smokers or over-35s, to see a GP immediately for assessment.
An inquest hears 12-year-old Mia Lucas had treatable autoimmune encephalitis, not just psychosis, before her death in a mental health unit. Read the full investigation.