UHNM Chief Nurse Awarded OBE in New Year Honours
Ann-Marie Riley, Chief Nurse at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, receives an OBE for exceptional nursing leadership and patient care. Discover her impact.
Ann-Marie Riley, Chief Nurse at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, receives an OBE for exceptional nursing leadership and patient care. Discover her impact.
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.
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.
Students at Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy in Birmingham have launched their annual Winter Gift Programme, providing essential aid and companionship to vulnerable locals. Discover how they're making a difference.
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.
Edge Hill University appoints Professor Abigail Moriarty as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education & Students), bringing expertise in student experience and digital innovation from the University of Lincoln. Read more.
Pupils at Larchwood Primary in Brentwood are shaping their school's future as junior governors, digital leaders, and eco champions. Discover how these roles build citizenship.
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.
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.
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.
A Sheffield NHS team has won a national nursing award for creating a personalised follow-up service for women with a rare pregnancy-related cancer, focusing on holistic patient support.
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.
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.
A man who impersonated a nurse for over four years, earning nearly £173k, has been jailed. He worked in six care homes, putting vulnerable patients at risk. Read the full investigation details.
Swansea University invites South Wales SME leaders to join the government-funded Help to Grow management programme in Jan 2026. Boost your business strategy and growth. Apply now.
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.
Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.
This week in Walsall: a rooftop food court shuts over safety, tenants face quadrupled energy bills, and a new £50m school's location sparks debate. Get the full local update.
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.
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
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.
Geminick Siriban, a nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, receives the Outstanding Achievement Award for his compassionate end-of-life care, as nominated by a patient's grateful family.
BBC Breakfast hosts announced guest Danny Burkey's terminal prostate cancer diagnosis, highlighting a new national screening trial aiming to save thousands of lives annually.
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson donates £4,000 to former bodyguard Preston Mahon, who needs life-saving leg surgery after NHS says it cannot intervene. Read the full story.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
Bath-based broadband provider Truespeed announces Nelson Missier as its new CEO, succeeding James Lowther. Discover the leadership change shaping the UK's telecom sector.
The GMC warns the NHS could face catastrophic staff shortages as foreign-trained doctors leave. A 26% exodus increase threatens healthcare delivery. Read the critical report.