Tag: NHS
GP gives dementia care advice to families over Christmas
An NHS GP has urged families to take an honest look at whether caring for a loved one at home remains the safest option …
DWP benefits to help people over State Pension age – NHS says ‘check’
Benefits are available to help with daily living and many are not means-tested …
NHS paramedic says ‘don’t need to call 999’ with these symptoms
NHS paramedics are urging people to avoid calling 999 for some non-urgent symptoms as A&E and ambulance services face record demand …
UK on brink of £85bn economic crisis as huge number of Brits off work sick revealed
The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK at risk of an “economic inactivity crisis”, a new report has warned. …
People urged to get five-minute medical procedure or risk ‘pneumonia, sepsis, or death’
He said it’s important to get the procedure done to protect the vulnerable …
Superdrug advises to get flu jab at certain time for ‘optimal immunity’
Some people can get their flu jab for free on the NHS …
Crusader action saves NHS patient enduring parking penalty pressure
A machine in a NHS hospital car park showing ‘No Charge’ was the start of hassle for the car driver. …
‘I had to pay £9,000 for private healthcare or face two-year NHS waiting list’
Millions of people have paid for private care in the past five years. …
NHS codeine ‘side effect’ warning for 1 in 100 people
Codeine is a commonly prescribed painkiller, but it comes with a range of side effects that could impact your health …
Four NHS services and items patients must pay for
The National Health Service provides a variety of free services and medical items, but there are four specific times patients will face a bill …
