Hypertension day – 17 May 2023

Hypertension day – 17 May 2023

High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases the risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it.On May 17th,...
NHS advice ahead of the Grand National Festival

NHS advice ahead of the Grand National Festival

The three-day racing event is taking place during what is an already busy period for the NHS, with the Easter Bank Holiday weekend having just passed and ongoing industrial action presenting additional challenges, which the whole system is working together to...
NHS industrial action

NHS industrial action

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced a 96-hour walkout of junior doctors from 7am on Tuesday, April 11th until 7am on Saturday, April 15th.They will be joined by members of the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) and dental trainees...