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Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts

NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency.

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NHS funds football pitch to help boost island health

Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000.

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Inside Health

Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease.

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What is happening to flu this winter – and should you buy a vaccine?

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.

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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

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Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

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What’s really going on with flu this winter?

We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

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Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.

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