NHS urged to add endometriosis to free prescription exemption list Friday, June 5, 2026 nhs endometriosis prescriptions healthcare exemptions uk women medical petition condition The NHS is being called upon to include endometriosis on the exemption list for free prescriptions. This common condition affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth of reproductive age across the UK. Globally, … Read More
Expansion of Essential Support Service for Children with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Birmingham and Solihull Friday, June 5, 2026 dice autism learningdisabilities birmingham solihull mentalhealth nhs childsupport crisiscare communityhealth A crucial service dedicated to supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and autism in Birmingham and Solihull is set to expand, thanks to new funding secured by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS … Read More
Two Common Prescription Medications Become ‘Impossible to Source’ Amid England’s NHS Drug Shortage Crisis Thursday, June 4, 2026 nhs shortage medications diabetes parkinson’s pharmacies supplychain healthcare england insulin Two essential prescription medications—used by patients with diabetes and Parkinson’s disease—are becoming nearly impossible to find in England, as the nation grapples with unprecedented NHS drug shortages. The supply crisis … Read More
188 NHS Drugs Now in Short Supply: Full List of Affected Medications Sunday, May 31, 2026 nhs shortage medications pharmacies priceconcessions drugtariff supply reimbursement apixaban health The NHS has warned of significant shortages affecting 188 commonly prescribed medications. Currently, pharmacies receive a fixed reimbursement from the NHS for each dispensed medicine, forcing them to source drugs at or below … Read More
NHS Heatwave Warning: Elderly Urged to Stay Indoors Between 11am-3pm as Temperatures Soar Tuesday, May 26, 2026 nhs heatwave elderly health safety temperatures dehydration heatstroke vulnerable cooling As a relentless heatwave grips the UK, the NHS has issued a strong warning for elderly residents to stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day to avoid serious health risks. Temperatures are expected to spike to a … Read More
Worker Exposes Hazardous Rubbish and Clinical Waste Piled Outside Dudley Health Centre Thursday, May 21, 2026 dudley nhs healthcentre waste clinicalwaste pollution rubbish rodents community council Dudley Council’s leader has launched a fierce condemnation of the NHS following the discovery of rubbish and clinical waste accumulating outside the Ladies Walk Centre in Sedgley. The waste, including hazardous clinical … Read More