NHS Shares Simple Household Tip to Stay Warm During Freezing Temperatures Wednesday, November 19, 2025 nhs winter cold health gloves socks feet heat weather tips With freezing temperatures and icy conditions sweeping across the UK, the NHS is offering practical advice to help people stay warm and safe at home. In light of multiple yellow weather alerts and sub-zero temperatures … Read More
NHS Recommends Daily Folic Acid and Vitamin D for Early Pregnancy and Conception Sunday, November 16, 2025 nhs pregnancy folicacid vitamind supplements neuraltubedefects healthystart prenatalcare nutrition conception The NHS has issued clear guidance for those who are pregnant or trying to conceive, recommending a daily intake of specific supplements to support the healthy development of their baby. It is advised that expectant mothers … Read More
UK Households Warned Flu Season 'Might Get Even Worse' as H3N2 Cases Surge Sunday, November 16, 2025 flu vaccine h3n2 uk health nhs influenza elderly prevention winter The H3N2 influenza strain continues to spread rapidly across the UK, raising concerns among health experts about a potentially severe flu season. Azeem Majeed, Head of the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at … Read More
West Midlands Ambulance Service Faces UK's Worst Hospital Handover Delays by Large Margin Saturday, November 15, 2025 ambulance handover delays westmidlands healthcare staffordshire nhs resources winter pandemic The West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is currently experiencing the most severe hospital handover delays in the UK, surpassing all other regions “by some margin,” senior officials have revealed. In October … Read More
UK Health Security Agency Issues Urgent Flu Warning as Cases Surge Early Tuesday, November 11, 2025 ukhsa flu vaccination nhs winter infectious publichealth healthcare illness prevention The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strong warning as an early and intense wave of flu spreads rapidly across the country, threatening to overwhelm the NHS during what is expected to be the harshest winter in … Read More
Urgent Appeal for Birmingham Blood Donors as Winter Demand Rises Tuesday, November 11, 2025 blood donation onegative bnegative ro nhs winter ambulance transfusion birmingham The NHS is urgently calling on people with specific blood types to donate as hospitals prepare for increased demand during the winter season. There is a high need for donations of O negative—the universal blood type—B … Read More