NHS

The Met Office has launched a new colour-coded warm weather alert system in England to identify hot spells.

Met Office launch new colour-coded weather alert system in England Rahmah Ghazali

A GP examines a male patient and checks his blood pressure

Burnley campaign against 'outrageous' lack of face-to-face GP appointments Laura Longworth

More than 35,000 incidents of sexual misconduct or sexual violence were recorded in NHS England in the five years between 2017 and 2022.

35,000+ incidents of sexual violence recorded in NHS England 2017-2022 Rahmah Ghazali

Chickenpox is a viral infection that mostly affects children, although you can get it at any age

Jet2, easyJet & Ryanair issue chickenpox warning Chelsie Sewell

Burnley Belvedere Football Club

Burnley Belvedere's end of season government gift Dominic Collis

The NHS will soon allow patients to acces private healthcare

Patients to use NHS app to access private healthcare Rebecca Braybrook

Captain Sir Tom Moore to get his own biopic Daniel Mcneil

Burnley's Labour parliamentary candidate Oliver Ryan

Burnley Labour candidate attacks government's handling of mental health services Dominic Collis

Burnley mum Cheryl Wood braves the shave in aid of Pendleside Hospice ahead of chemotherapy for cervical cancer.

'Never give up': Terminally ill Burnley mum fundraising for the hospice Laura Longworth

Red Rose award - Alcidion and Lancs Teaching Hospital

Shared award for Burnley tech firm and NHS group Dominic Collis

Teachers and senior doctors will ballot in their dispute with the government over pay, which will likely see a fresh round of strikes. (Photo by Hesther Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Teachers and senior doctors to ballot for fresh strikes Rahmah Ghazali

New plans would allow more doctors and nurses to receive their training "on the job" rather than via the traditional university route.

Student doctors told to skip university to solve the NHS staff crisis Dennis Morton

Nurses to vote on England-wide strikes after rejecting 5% pay rise Daniel Mcneil

The UK Health Security Agency has predicted a rise in MMR cases across Europe as cases in England rise

Parents asked to check children’s vaccine record as measles cases rise Chloe Clarke

Asda has announced Blue Light Card holders will be able to get 10 percent off their shopping by using the app

Asda makes huge change to Blue Light discount scheme - am I eligible? Chelsie Sewell

NHS

Health unions back new pay offer for millions of NHS staff Sam Johnson

Royal College of Nursing picket line as staff strike outside a hospital.

NHS staff to be offered 5% pay rise Patrick Hollis

Müller recall Cadbury desserts because of Listeria contamination Daniel Mcneil

Strike will continue until close to midnight today May 1.

Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England Dennis Morton

Members of Unite have rejected the Government’s pay offer Beth Franklin

The Sudanese Junior Doctors Association UK estimate that approximately 74 NHS doctors are trapped in Sudan.

Foreign NHS doctors will not be evacuated from Sudan by UK Dennis Morton

It costs between £7,100 and £18,100 a year to raise a child according to research from Moneyfarm - an unimaginable amount of money for some, especially amid an ongoing cost of living crisis

3 government schemes that could save parents £1,617 Sophie Wills

NHS dentist fees in England have increased this week in another blow to those already struggling with the cost of living crisis.

NHS dentist fees increase in England - how much more you’ll pay Sophie Wills

The FDA has announced it will ballot members for strike action

Civil Service to vote on strike action over pay By The Newsroom

Holly Willoughby will have to wait longer to reunite with Philip Schofield as she has shingles - Credit: Getty Images / Adobe

What you must know about shingles - as Holly Willoughby is diagnosed Ethan Evans

MP Julie Elliott alongside paramedics on the picket line outside Sunderland Ambulance station.

NHS Unison members accept pay deal offer in England Rahmah Ghazali

A woman blows her nose as the return of pleasant weather marks the arrival of allergenic pollen

Experts reveal UK’s top hay fever hotspots as ‘pollen bomb’ expected Chelsie Sewell

Junior doctors are set to strike this week

NHS set for “incredibly tough week” during junior doctors strikes Sam Johnson

A woman blows her nose as the return of pleasant weather marks the arrival of allergenic pollen

List of hayfever do’s and don’ts & best antihistamines to use Chelsie Sewell

Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham

Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham column Antony Higginbotham

People in England and Wales who suffer from inherited cancers can now benefit from a new drug on the NHS - Olaparib.

New Olaparib cancer drug offered on NHS in England and Wales Sam Johnson

Hayfever sufferers have been warned their symptoms could be out in full force this week

Hayfever warning as first ‘pollen bomb’ of the year hits UK Chelsie Sewell

Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie’s cause of death disclosed months after singer died aged 79

Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie’s cause of death disclosed Will Millar

Hugh Jackman skin cancer scare: Les Misérables actor updates fans on recent health check

Hugh Jackman updates fans on skin cancer scare Will Millar

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Routine Covid testing to end for some as part of test shake-up Patrick Hollis

Prescription medication

Medication warrning: People with diabetes and asthma need check this by tomorrow Catherine Musgrove

The NHS Covid-19 app will close after a three-year run

NHS Covid-19 app to close after three years - here’s when Charlotte Hawes

Dozens of dentists could close

Bupa to close 85 dental care practices across UK Patrick Hollis

Network has partnered with train operator Northern, to offer keyworker discounts on Advance Purchase tickets

New 25% Northern discount announced for key workers Beth Franklin

Claudia (second from left) with her family (left to right) brother Max, sister Courtney, mum Lynda, sister Poppy and dad Baron

Brave Burnley woman's mission to raise awareness of brain tumours Sue Plunkett

Asda has extended its Blue Light Card discount for NHS and emergency workers

Asda extends Blue Light Card discount for emergency workers Chelsie Sewell

Image of a NHS Organ Donor Card.

42 people need an organ transplant in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley Laura Longworth

Hundreds of people have lost their sight due to treatment delays caused by NHS backlogs, according to the Association of Optometrists

Hundreds of people lose sight due to delays caused by NHS backlog Sam Johnson