Chaperoning policies must align with national guidance to improve care quality and safety, privacy and dignity. This includes reflecting lone working policies, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, ...

Women across England will soon see menopause included in routine NHS appointments for the first time, following a significant update from the Department of Health and Social Care. These changes, ...

NHS bosses have explained that some people may be able to lower their cholesterol levels through lifestyle choices and ...

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Six hospitals have declared critical incidents after a sharp rise in flu cases, piling pressure on NHS bosses to resolve ...

The National Health Service (NHS) has advised women to take one tablet for 12 weeks if they are pregnant. It has also suggested that anyone wanting to get pregnant should also take it, as this could ...

The NHS has cautioned people to identify the warning signs of a specific winter condition. The health service states that ...

The NHS has issued a warning to Brits who rely on glasses or contact lenses, alerting them to the risk of two common eye conditions they might not be aware of. Astigmatism, as explained by health ...

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