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Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus symptoms to look out for and how to treat the bug at home

MILLIONS: Figures from the NHS Estate Return Information Collection show that buildings within the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust require tens of millions of pounds to repair.

MILLIONS: Figures from the NHS Estate Return Information Collection show that buildings within the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust require tens of millions of pounds to repair.

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Tens of millions needed to repair county hospital trust's buildings

Vaccination programmes began on Thursday

Vaccination programmes began on Thursday

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire: COVID-19 and flu jabs available

Older adults, care home residents, and those with long-term health conditions are the prioritised groups for the vaccinations

Older adults, care home residents, and those with long-term health conditions are the prioritised groups for the vaccinations

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NHS Covid and flu vaccine rollout has begun - this is who is eligible

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?

The NHS 111 number will connect to to a local team of call handlers with mental health training

The NHS 111 number will connect to to a local team of call handlers with mental health training

NHS 111 number in England to offer mental health support to those in crisis

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire's 'Home for Lunch' campaign aims to get patients discharged from hospital earlier in the day

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire's 'Home for Lunch' campaign aims to get patients discharged from hospital earlier in the day

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NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire shortlisted for national award

A global IT outage is causing disruption across the UK with GP surgeries and pharmacies in England unable to function as usual

A global IT outage is causing disruption across the UK with GP surgeries and pharmacies in England unable to function as usual

Delays expected as GP surgeries and pharmacies affected by global IT outage

The Kidderminster unit showcased excellence in clinical quality, patient experience, and staff training

The Kidderminster unit showcased excellence in clinical quality, patient experience, and staff training

Kidderminster Hospital endoscopy unit earns national accreditation

Lead nurse for tissue viability at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Claire Hughes at the award ceremony

Lead nurse for tissue viability at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Claire Hughes at the award ceremony

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Worcestershire nurse receives regional award after saving NHS £1 million

OPENING: Reindeer Court Dental in Reindeer Court in Worcester city centre

OPENING: Reindeer Court Dental in Reindeer Court in Worcester city centre

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New dentist to open in Worcester city centre

Health chiefs have advised Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents to plan ahead

Health chiefs have advised Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents to plan ahead

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Healthcare bosses issue NHS services guidelines for May Bank Holidays

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen together? See the NHS advice

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

The SpaMedica hospital has opened on Bridgewater Road in Worcester

The SpaMedica hospital has opened on Bridgewater Road in Worcester

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New state-of-the-art NHS eye hospital opens its doors

Healthcare bosses are reminding patients to order their repeat prescriptions on time

Healthcare bosses are reminding patients to order their repeat prescriptions on time

NHS appeal to patients ahead of changes to Easter Bank Holiday opening times

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Do you pay for your NHS prescriptions? Here's how you could save some money

Do you pay for your NHS prescriptions? Here's how you could save some money

7 ways to save money on NHS prescriptions and medication in England

The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands to invite them to book an appointment

The NHS is writing to 19 to 25-year-olds in London, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands to invite them to book an appointment

Young adults urged to get MMR jab as cases rise in England

Everything you need to know about measles from symptoms to treatment

Strike action is planned for later this week

Strike action is planned for later this week

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Junior doctor strikes to impact Worcestershire NHS services

Jade Maddocks (left) and Jemma Mulrine (right) at the Healthcare Support Worker Awards after being presented their awards by Chief Nurse of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Sarah Shingler (centre)

Jade Maddocks (left) and Jemma Mulrine (right) at the Healthcare Support Worker Awards after being presented their awards by Chief Nurse of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Sarah Shingler (centre)

National award for three healthcare support workers

Nigel Huddleston MP has voiced his support for the Government's plan

Nigel Huddleston MP has voiced his support for the Government's plan

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Nigel Huddleston MP backs Government's dental recovery plan

These are the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease according to the NHS

These are the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease according to the NHS

What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s and is it different to dementia?

People diagnosed with dementia or their carers can give their feedback

People diagnosed with dementia or their carers can give their feedback

Healthwatch Worcestershire seeking feedback to improve NHS dementia care

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Spotting the bladder symptom early and getting diagnosed as soon as possible can be life-saving

Spotting the bladder symptom early and getting diagnosed as soon as possible can be life-saving

Brits urged to check for 'silent' bladder cancer symptom that is often confused

The Worcester MP has welcomed the Government's new scheme following its launch

The Worcester MP has welcomed the Government's new scheme following its launch

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Robin Walker MP throws support behind Government pharmacy scheme

Over 90 per cent of community pharmacies in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are expanding services

Over 90 per cent of community pharmacies in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are expanding services

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Expanded NHS pharmacy services launched across Herefordshire and Worcestershire

The next time you have an infected insect bite, you can see a pharmacist for treatment

The next time you have an infected insect bite, you can see a pharmacist for treatment

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7 common illnesses you no longer need to see a GP about – where to go instead

Jenni Tansley (left), Administrator for the Pregnancy Advisory service, and Vicki Smith (right), healthcare assistant, spearheaded the fundraising efforts

Jenni Tansley (left), Administrator for the Pregnancy Advisory service, and Vicki Smith (right), healthcare assistant, spearheaded the fundraising efforts

Midlands Air Ambulance

NHS sexual health staff raise hundreds of pounds for Midlands Air Ambulance

GPS: Fewer fully trained GPs in Worcestershire

GPS: Fewer fully trained GPs in Worcestershire

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Fewer fully trained GPs working across Worcestershire

Now that the app allows patients to see prescriptions, it's thought that GP practices and patients will save time

Now that the app allows patients to see prescriptions, it's thought that GP practices and patients will save time

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NHS app to show prescriptions for the first time - How it works

Jack Cook is training to become a chef on the programme

Jack Cook is training to become a chef on the programme

Internship program for young adults with special needs introduced in NHS Trust

This gastric balloon pill doesn’t require surgery, endoscopy or anaesthesia to place it

This gastric balloon pill doesn’t require surgery, endoscopy or anaesthesia to place it

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Weight-loss gastric balloon pill offered on the NHS for the first time - how it works

NHS England said data shows the MMR jab is 'safe and very effective'

NHS England said data shows the MMR jab is 'safe and very effective'

NHS urges parents to get children MMR vaccinated due to measles outbreak

TRUST: Worcester City Inpatient Unit run by the trust

TRUST: Worcester City Inpatient Unit run by the trust

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Hospital trust 'taking seriously' inspectors report after downgraded rating

TRUST: Malvern Community Trust and Worcester City Inpatient Unit

TRUST: Malvern Community Trust and Worcester City Inpatient Unit

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Worcestershire hospital trust told to make improvements after concerns

CLOSING: Farrier House, Worcester is closing

CLOSING: Farrier House, Worcester is closing

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Patients' fear closure of Worcester surgery will cause strain on services

The key targets in the NHS were rolled out during the 2000s

The key targets in the NHS were rolled out during the 2000s

When key NHS targets were last hit in the UK (and 2 that have never been met)

Sheri Moule, the trust's apprenticeships officer, received the Employer Apprentice Champion award

Sheri Moule, the trust's apprenticeships officer, received the Employer Apprentice Champion award

NHS trust pair honoured at apprenticeship awards

WEST aid children and young people battling mental health issues

WEST aid children and young people battling mental health issues

NHS mental health team deliver Christmas gifts to deprived children

NHS assistance remains available over Christmas, Healthwatch Worcestershire has reminded residents

NHS assistance remains available over Christmas, Healthwatch Worcestershire has reminded residents

Health watchdog reminds residents of NHS help over Christmas

Could you donate blood? The NHS is urging people to help during the busy festive period

Could you donate blood? The NHS is urging people to help during the busy festive period

NHS urges people to donate blood ahead of busy festive period - How to register

CHALLENGES: The junior doctor strike and Christmas bank holidays will significantly impact NHS services in Worcestershire.

CHALLENGES: The junior doctor strike and Christmas bank holidays will significantly impact NHS services in Worcestershire.

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'Serious challenges' as NHS services set to be extremely busy during strikes

Maisie cheered up patients at the Worcestershire Stroke Rehabilitation Centre

Maisie cheered up patients at the Worcestershire Stroke Rehabilitation Centre

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Therapy dog hospital visit brightens stroke patients' day

Allegations of neglect or abuse of adults in care reported to Worcestershire County Council have risen by hundreds in the last year.

Allegations of neglect or abuse of adults in care reported to Worcestershire County Council have risen by hundreds in the last year.

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Allegations of neglect or abuse of adults in care rises by hundreds in county

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester

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Robin Walker MP backs speeding up compensation for blood scandal victims

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and breathing tubes

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and breathing tubes

Concerns over 'very serious and contagious whooping cough' sweeping through UK

Starbucks is also offering deliveries of coffee to select NHS hospitals this Christmas season.

Starbucks is also offering deliveries of coffee to select NHS hospitals this Christmas season.

Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers - here's how to claim your free drink

Until Thursday, December 14, people can book their jabs via the national system, NHS app and 119 phone service

Until Thursday, December 14, people can book their jabs via the national system, NHS app and 119 phone service

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NHS unveils 'JABvent' Calendar to promote online vaccination bookings

Worcester MP Robin Walker (left), pictured with minister of state for health Andrew Stephenson MP (centre), and Conservative Worcester parliamentary candidate Marc Bayliss (right)

Worcester MP Robin Walker (left), pictured with minister of state for health Andrew Stephenson MP (centre), and Conservative Worcester parliamentary candidate Marc Bayliss (right)

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Health minister marks NHS workforce boost in Worcester visit

A sign saying part of the car park was closed

A sign saying part of the car park was closed

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Mobile health clinic leaves city centre car park - but why was it there?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning that antibiotic resistance is a concern for global health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning that antibiotic resistance is a concern for global health

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NHS leaders urge patients to rethink antibiotics usage