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Get measles jab to avoid rapid spread says UK health boss

19th January 2024

Measles is likely to spread rapidly across more parts of the UK unless more people take up the vaccine, a senior health official has warned Dame Jenny Harries, chief executive…

Long Covid: NHS legal action launched by family of girl

19th January 2024

The mother of an 11-year-old Aberdeenshire girl with long Covid has launched a legal action against their health board, in what lawyers claim is the first case of its kind…

Big dreams and high demands: The mental health challenges of elite youth athletes

18th January 2024

Elite sport poses several unique pressures that can impact athletes’ mental health. Demanding travel schedules and intense competition pressures can lead to negative emotional experiences. Athletes can become injured, or they may be uncertain…

Measles cases in West Midlands highest since 1990s

12th January 2024

The number of people with measles in the West Midlands is at its highest since at least the mid-1990s, health officials say. Figures show the area had 133 cases since…

I’m up for fight over nanny state accusations, says Keir Starmer

12th January 2024

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “up for that fight” over accusations Labour is embracing the “nanny state”, as he announced proposals for supervised toothbrushing in schools. The Labour…

Hieda jobs round up – January 12, 2024

12th January 2024

Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of health. Below are a selection of jobs which will…

Children’s mental health: Huge rise in severe cases, BBC analysis reveals

10th January 2024

There has been a 77% rise in the number of children needing specialist treatment for severe mental health crisis, analysis for the BBC shows. Some 409,347 under-18s were referred to…

Kettering hospital baby death was investigated by major crime team

10th January 2024

In 2016, Kettering General Hospital (KGH) became the focus of a major criminal inquiry. Documents seen by the BBC reveal detectives looked for evidence of gross negligence manslaughter over the…

Hieda jobs round up – January 5, 2024

5th January 2024

Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of health. Below are a selection of jobs which will…

10 things your stool says about your overall health – and when to be worried

5th January 2024

A health expert has listed ten things your stool can tell you about your overall and why it is so important to know. Speaking to podcast host Steven Bartlett on…