Health

CHALLENGE: Safeguarding teams see domestic violence and coercive control as a major challenge in the years ahead

Domestic violence 'a major challenge' in years ahead

The NHS' 'Act FAST' campaign aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of a stroke

The NHS' 'Act FAST' campaign aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of a stroke

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NHS issues urgent warning about stroke symptoms

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

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Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Neetindra Singh has been named as one of Caremark's top 10 care assistants in its 'The Incredibles' National Awards for 2024

Neetindra Singh has been named as one of Caremark's top 10 care assistants in its 'The Incredibles' National Awards for 2024

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Worcester care assistant named among UK's top 10

Self Care Week runs until Sunday

Self Care Week runs until Sunday

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Health chiefs encourage people to invest in wellbeing for Self Care Week

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

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Mum issues mouth ulcer warning after check-up revealed tongue cancer

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?

Dr Jason Seewoodhary looks at how Islam has shaped contemporary medicine and positively influenced care

Dr Jason Seewoodhary looks at how Islam has shaped contemporary medicine and positively influenced care

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Celebrating how Islam has shaped contemporary medicine

Worcestershire's director of public health, Lisa McNally, has said she would scrap weighing children altogether

Worcestershire's director of public health, Lisa McNally, has said she would scrap weighing children altogether

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'It's just fat shaming': Worcester News readers debate weighing children in schools

Play 'Fluff' is coming to Swan Theatre

Play 'Fluff' is coming to Swan Theatre

Critically acclaimed dementia play to visit Worcester

Finger nails and legs were among the places not being washed enough by people in the shower, according to a doctor on TikTok.

Finger nails and legs were among the places not being washed enough by people in the shower, according to a doctor on TikTok.

Doctor reveals the body parts people aren't washing enough - do you wash these?

WEIGHT: Councillors were told BMI isn't an accurate measure and that the county's director of public health would get rid of it

WEIGHT: Councillors were told BMI isn't an accurate measure and that the county's director of public health would get rid of it

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Calls to scrap weighing children in schools because 'BMI isn't accurate or sensible'

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

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'Foodie' lost half her body weight after waking up unable to eat

The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building on Hylton Road was named the best non-NHS healthcare facility

The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building on Hylton Road was named the best non-NHS healthcare facility

University of Worcester

University of Worcester building wins national award

'My Breasts and Me' is in its fifth year, and aims to get women with learning disabilities in Worcestershire checking their breasts more regularly

'My Breasts and Me' is in its fifth year, and aims to get women with learning disabilities in Worcestershire checking their breasts more regularly

Event to boost breast screening for Worcestershire women with learning disabilities

Dr Jason Seewoodhary

Dr Jason Seewoodhary

Supporting men's mental health concerns during Movember

L-R: New Midlands Air Ambulance recruits George Duffin, Tom Hillidge and James Cloke

L-R: New Midlands Air Ambulance recruits George Duffin, Tom Hillidge and James Cloke

Midlands Air Ambulance

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Midlands Air Ambulance welcomes three new recruits

PLEASED: Acorns Children's Hospice CEO Trevor Johnson (left) has welcomed the announcement

PLEASED: Acorns Children's Hospice CEO Trevor Johnson (left) has welcomed the announcement

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Acorns Hospice given boost after health secretary announcement

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne

Cancer Research UK has said that 61,600 deaths have been avoided in Worcestershire and the West Midlands since the 1970s

Cancer Research UK has said that 61,600 deaths have been avoided in Worcestershire and the West Midlands since the 1970s

Cancer research UK

Around 10 lives saved from lung cancer every day in Worcestershire

CLOUD: Vaping is the subject the county's director of public health gets the most emails about

CLOUD: Vaping is the subject the county's director of public health gets the most emails about

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'Zero tolerance' warning to shops selling illegal vapes in Worcestershire

West Midlands Ambulance Service's test would allow strokes to be identified via saliva

West Midlands Ambulance Service's test would allow strokes to be identified via saliva

West Midlands Ambulance Service

West Midlands researchers working on lateral flow test for strokes

Pat and James Elliott would not have been celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary without Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Pat and James Elliott would not have been celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary without Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

'We said final goodbyes in hospital but weeks later we celebrate 60 years together'

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

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Mum claims daughter nearly died from E.coli on Egypt family holiday

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

New trial to find out if red wine can prevent bowel cancer begins

Fatigue and becoming ill more easily are among the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency

Fatigue and becoming ill more easily are among the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency

The 9 symptoms that could mean you are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency

CHILDREN: Mental health referrals have more than doubled in the past five years

CHILDREN: Mental health referrals have more than doubled in the past five years

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Two year wait for child to access mental health support as referrals double

PRAISE: St Martin’s Gate Surgery at Turnpike House off Newtown Road, Worcester

PRAISE: St Martin’s Gate Surgery at Turnpike House off Newtown Road, Worcester

Reader's letter

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'Thank you NHS - praise where praise is due'

See some of the most common headaches and ways to treat them

See some of the most common headaches and ways to treat them

The most common types of headaches and the best ways to treat them

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

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Dad's Dr Pepper addiction leaves him with teeth of a pensioner

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

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Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

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Mum claims baby scarred for life after dramatic laundry pod accident

An increased number of GPs around England are reducing the number of appointments they take in a day

An increased number of GPs around England are reducing the number of appointments they take in a day

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2 in 5 England GP practices cutting number of appointments

REPAIRS: Work to repair flooring at the A&E department in Worcestershire Royal Hospital is set to be completed in

REPAIRS: Work to repair flooring at the A&E department in Worcestershire Royal Hospital is set to be completed in

A&E waiting room closure extended to finish floor repairs

PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: MUM FRANCESCA KNEE-WRIGHT, 34, WITH PARTNER DOMINIC

PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: MUM FRANCESCA KNEE-WRIGHT, 34, WITH PARTNER DOMINIC

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Mum's health warning as lumps dismissed as an infection turned out to be cancer

HOPE: Former Colonel Doctor Jonathan Leach, pictured in Iraq, wants veterans to know they are not alone on Remembrance Day

HOPE: Former Colonel Doctor Jonathan Leach, pictured in Iraq, wants veterans to know they are not alone on Remembrance Day

Worcestershire ex-Army medic's message of hope for fellow veterans

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid norovirus and flu increase

Fireworks on sale in a store. Dr Jason Seewoodhary is asking people to take care on Bonfire Night

Fireworks on sale in a store. Dr Jason Seewoodhary is asking people to take care on Bonfire Night

Tips to stay safe on bonfire night

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that norovirus activity in the past fortnight is over double the five-season average

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that norovirus activity in the past fortnight is over double the five-season average

UKHSA issue back to school flu and norovirus advice for West Midlands

STAND: Jocelyn Anderson from West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre and Sue Coleman from West Mercia Women’s Aid at last year’s Reclaim the Night march

STAND: Jocelyn Anderson from West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre and Sue Coleman from West Mercia Women’s Aid at last year’s Reclaim the Night march

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Join us at Reclaim the Night march

Droitwich Spa Hospital rated 'good' by Care Quality Commission

Droitwich Spa Hospital rated 'good' by Care Quality Commission

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

'We're overjoyed' say staff at Worcestershire hospital rated good

One of the items is this children's moneybox

One of the items is this children's moneybox

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity launches Christmas range

Expectant mothers can now refer themselves directly toa midwife the second they discover that they are pregnant

Expectant mothers can now refer themselves directly toa midwife the second they discover that they are pregnant

Worcestershire mums-to-be can now refer themselves to a midwife

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco urges customers to book free flu jab appointments this winter

Monitoring moisture levels in a home is an important step in preventing mould.

Monitoring moisture levels in a home is an important step in preventing mould.

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How to prevent household mould as shocking cost to remove it revealed

Tuna in more than half of the tins tested from European countries exceeded the level of mercury allowed

Tuna in more than half of the tins tested from European countries exceeded the level of mercury allowed

Warning issued as tinned tuna sold in UK could pose risk to public health

From onions in socks to garlic in milk - some remedies were more than abit

From onions in socks to garlic in milk - some remedies were more than abit

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VapoRub, Olbas, chicken soup and tea - which remedy completely cured the lurgy?

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

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First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London

West Midlands Ambulance Service is using the technology to improve the blue light driving skills of their students

West Midlands Ambulance Service is using the technology to improve the blue light driving skills of their students

West Midlands Ambulance Service

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West Midlands Ambulance Service using new VR driving simulator

Squash and corn were among the super foods able to help you live past the age of 90

Squash and corn were among the super foods able to help you live past the age of 90

These are the 3 foods that 'will increase your chances of living past 90'

A flash mob of supporters donned purple wigs outside of the Guildhall

A flash mob of supporters donned purple wigs outside of the Guildhall

World Polio Day

World Polio Day marked with flash mob in Worcester

Lucy Gooderham, a care professional with Severn Vale Home Care, received the award at the West Midlands Care Association (WMCA) awards

Lucy Gooderham, a care professional with Severn Vale Home Care, received the award at the West Midlands Care Association (WMCA) awards

Worcester carer named 'Carer of the Year 2024'

A pharmacist stocks shelves at a chemist

A pharmacist stocks shelves at a chemist

Help to make our NHS more cost-efficient