All news on the topic: NHS

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Craig Revel Horwood's 'crippling’ health condition left him in chronic pain
Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood opened up about his osteoarthritis diagnosis, which required him to have hip replacement surgery after damaging both hip joints
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Family forced to pay £1,000 a month so baby with ultra-rare disease stays alive
Milanna-May Eshelby, just 18 months old, has Mitochondrial Disease NARS 2 Mutation and her family in Nottingham have to pay for a private prescription of cannabis to help her
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Hospitals ask people to wear masks again amid 'significant' Covid case rise
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the latest group to note Covid case rises as it also advises people to sanitise their hands, and keep their distance from others
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Symptom of silent killer that can be spotted by optician during an eyesight test
Ocular hypertension - also known as raised eye pressure - can lead to serious problems including glaucoma in the long term. The condition can be spotted with an eye test
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Exercise to beat depression highlighted by scientists can be prescribed by GPs
People with depression could be offered fashionable 'hot yoga' on the NHS – a practice favoured by many celebrities – after a scientific study showed that the exercise returned excellent clinical results
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Woman left blind in one eye after catching flesh eating parasite from water
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Shereen-Fay Griffin, 38, contacted a grim infection after she went swimming - she said she was wrongly medicated for ten weeks and is now dealing with the consequences
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'Exciting' new cervical cancer treatment could slash death rates by 40 per cent
Scientists are hailing the 'biggest improvement' in health outcomes for cervical cancer in 20 years after a new combination of treatments was found to slash death rates
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Dad's urgent warning to never ignore strange moles after devastating diagnosis
Matt Heywood was fairly relaxed about the mole on his back which grew inside and waited for the pandemic to settle before seeing a doctor - who gave him some bad news
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OAP fitted with pacemaker as small as a pen lid - and battery lasts 20 years
Graham Motteram said he feels 'very lucky' to be among the first patients to be fitted with the new Aveir VR device, implanted directly into the heart’s right ventricle
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Teenager thought she had rotten hangover after night out – but truth was worse
Lana Quinlan contracted meningitis just days before starting university in Cardiff last year after originally thinking it was alcohol poisoning and she is warning others to be aware
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Baby's bones disappear from her tiny body as she battles unique condition
The images of little Ocean-Rae Lewis' body showed her ribs and spine completely gone, after she was diagnosed as the only person in the world with a rare genetic illness
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Mum has lost leg and fingers will fall off after thinking she had stomach bug
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT Lisa Jones from Wrexham was in septic shock and entered a coma from which doctors said she only had a 5% chance of emerging - and now she has lost her leg and will lose her fingers following the harrowing ordeal
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Seven warning signs that may signal a heart problem – and they're not chest pain
Chest pain is not the only symptom of a heart attack and doctors have warned people to be on the look out for a series of tell-tale symptoms which can signal something more serious
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Brave Black women fighting breast cancer fighting 'taboo of speaking freely'
Four brave Black women have highlighted the importance of 'speaking freely' about breast cancer and encourage others to open up about their experience as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Lesser-known breast cancer warning signs that majority of women don't know about
Around 55,000 women and 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK but most don't know some of the key signs that could lead to an early diagnosis
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Clocks going back can cause aching limbs - other ways it can damage health
Studies have shown people may also have trouble staying awake during the day when the clocks go back and now experts have warned about the impact the change has on our health
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Seven deadly stroke symptoms that women should never ignore
The most recognisable stroke symptoms are listed in FAST, but Dr Hera Kamdar has warned women about the more subtle signs that can be overlooked
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Four breakfasts to boost bone and joint health and help keep arthritis at bay
Although there are no cures for bone and joint conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis, making small changes to your diet can help strengthen bones and minimise inflammation to help slow the progress of these problems.
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Woman's ovary accidentally removed in major NHS blunder
Incidents from April 1 to August 31 include a woman whose ovary was mistakenly removed and another patient whose spinal surgery was carried out on the wrong side
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First signs of bed bug infestation in your home as cases surge in the UK
It's important to be aware of the first signs of bedbugs so you can take action and try to clear them out as soon as possible. Here's what you need to look out for
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Expert explains winter period fatigue symptoms - and how you can manage it
Premenstrual symptoms may be worse during the winter, and you may feel more tired than usual due to a series of reasons including dehydration and decreased physical activity
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Kerry Katona's life 'flashed before her eyes' after fan spotted a lump on her
Kerry Katona found a lump in her armpit in 2020 and admits her life flashed before her eyes but she had initially dismissed a message from a fan who had seen it on social media
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Common snoring treatment used by NHS may actually slow down the signs of ageing
Researchers, from the Federal University of São Paulo in Brazil, have revealed that a common treatment used for a sleeping disorder can also reduce the signs of ageing
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Top ten foods and tricks to naturally treat cold and flu symptoms
Before reaching for the nasal spray, lozenges or paracetamol, it's well worth looking at natural remedies to beat those icky cold and flu symptoms. From olive oil and berries through to taking a shower and using a saline spray, there's a surprising lot you can do without raiding the medicine cabinet.
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Habit you should do every morning to 'control humidity' and prevent mould
Mould can lead to a huge range of health conditions if it is allowed to grow in your home unchecked, this one simple habit will make all the difference by controlling humidity in your property and keeping mould at bay