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Dr Sanjith Kamath is calling on the NHS to prioritise complex mental health

Northampton based charity calls on the NHS to prioritise complex mental health

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

ME Action UK campaigners gather in Parliament Square to demand the £100s millions missing from ME research.

ME: 'Tired doesn't even come close to describing it'

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid this Christmas.

Covid symptoms you should look out for this Christmas

Norovirus is highly contagious.

Health officials issue 'stay home' warning if you have these symptoms

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus UK: People with these symptoms urged to stay at home

A new case of mpox has been detected in Leeds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

The differences between the mild and deadly Mpox strains explained

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

Asthma attacks can often occur in response to a trigger such as an allergy, infections or mould and damp.

Warning signs of an asthma attack that you shouldn't ignore

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Ten members of Northampton General Hospital's nursing team attended a professional development event in New Orleans in October, costing £22,000, as part of the Pathway to Excellence program aimed at improving patient care. Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Hospital defends itself after staff members go on £22k trip to USA

The grieving parents of Luke, holding a photo of their much-loved son, as an inquest into his tragic death opens this week

Inquest into tragic death of much-loved 20 year-old man set to open this week

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

Norovirus: symptoms to watch out for as cases surge due to new strain

The Angela Grace Care Home, which provides residential and nursing care in Cheyne Walk, marked the decade milestone with a party last Wednesday (November 13).

Care home celebrates 10 years – and ‘kind and compassionate’ relationships built

Julie Needham and Richard Abrahams are calling for accountability following the death of their son, Luke Abrahams.

'Broken' family demand answers after son's death told inquest will be held
The ‘broken’ family of Luke Abrahams campaigning for answers after their son died a week after complaining of a sore throat have been told an inquest will now be held.
Logan MacLeod

People across Northamptonshire are being invited to have their say over the way fertility treatments are provided in the East Midlands.

Have your say on the future of fertility services in Northamptonshire

If passed the bill means that terminally ill adults in England and Wales who have six months to live will legally have the choice to end their life.

Assisted dying bill UK: What is the proposed law?

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can speak to your pharmacist about seven common health conditions.

Pharmacies may close at evenings and weekends in historic strike plan

Alex Botezatu was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that makes it difficult for him to move like other children his age and engage in dancing, running and jumping.

Fundraiser launched for three-year-old boy's life-changing surgery

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Composite: Mark Hall)

The worrying symptoms of new norovirus strain you shouldn't ignore

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

'I'm a doctor - here's my top tips to avoid catching norovirus'

The Lord Darzi Report found that the NHS is in 'serious trouble'.

NHS reforms: Government announces new league tables for NHS providers

Public toilets are unlikely to cause UTIs.

Bathroom expert debunks this common health myth around public toilets

Different types of weight loss drugs explained following nurse's death

The government will be introducing a smoking ban, extending the indoor smoking ban to specific outdoor spaces.

Smoking ban UK: key things you need to know
It will be extended to some outdoor spaces 🚭
Sarah McCann

Another new case of mpox clade Ib strain has been confirmed in the UK.

The worrying warning signs of mpox as another UK case detected

Cheyne Walk Orthodontics has closed its doors for good, citing a 'lack of funding'. However, the CQC has published a damning report following an unannounced visit to the site in June.

Watchdog condemns ‘unsafe, unclean, and untrained’ orthodontics in latest report

Members of the Northampton Prostate Cancer Support Group volunteering at the 2023 PSA Testing Event.

Prostate Cancer Testing Event runs for third year thanks to local support group

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Up to 97% of new patients are unable to access NHS dental care according to the British Dental Association.

What to do if you can't get a dentist appointment

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can speak to your pharmacist about seven common health conditions.

The seven health conditions your local pharmacy can treat

Bonfire Night is celebrated with firework displays across the UK.

Bonfire Night: Firework safety tips for kids

Cheyne Walk Orthodontics has closed its doors for good, citing a 'lack of funding'.

Long-standing orthodontics surgery closes its doors for good

Mike Reader's thoughts on Labour's first budget

Autumn Budget delivers real change for Northampton

Monkeypox pathogen. Credit: UKHS

Mpox symptoms as first case of Clade 1b strain found in the UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Partners from Integrated Care Northamptonshire sign the Care Leaver Covenant. Pictured is (back row) Adele Wylie, Chief Executive officer, North Northamptonshire Council, Cllr Scott Edwards, North Northamptonshire Council's Executive Member for Children, Families, Education and Skills, and Toby Sanders, Chief Executive, NHS Northamptonshire ICB, and (front row) Colin Foster, Chief Executive, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Naomi Eisenstadt, Chair of Northamptonshire ICB

Health and Care Partners in Northamptonshire sign Care Leaver Covenant

Plans are progressing to open a new dental surgery at the former Bar With No Name in St Peter's Way Retail Park.

New dental surgery moves another step closer to opening at retail park

Patients can access a second opinion on the NHS.

This is how you can get a second opinion on the NHS

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Menopause symptoms can have a significant impact for some.

What is the Menopause? Signs and symptoms to look out for

The dark nights and winter weather can trigger symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD: warning signs and symptoms to look out for this winter

Dr Lee Lim.

World Menopause Day: Healthcare professional shares how to best manage menopause

Alton Towers teams up with NHS to tackle national blood shortages this winter

Cases of Covid are on the rise thanks to the new XEC Covid variant.

'Covid: symptoms and new variants explained as hospitalisations rise

Catherine Vichare, who has worked at the complex mental health charity for eight years, has been appointed as its new Director of Nursing

St Andrew’s Healthcare appoints new Director of Nursing

Cases of HIV amongst heterosexual patients in England have risen by more than 30% since 2022.

What are the signs of HIV? Symptoms explained as cases rise in the UK

Tirzepatide: what is weight loss drug and how is different to Ozempic?

The 13 best rated doctor’s surgeries in Northamptonshire as voted for by patients.

The 13 best rated doctor’s surgeries in Northamptonshire

Dr Inga Stewart is reminding people to be “mindful of their mental health” at work

Let’s normalise saying no – for the sake of our mental health

More than eight pharmacies are closing across the UK every week.

Pharmacy closures: why are pharmacies closing in England?

GP tried to poison a man with fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse

GP tried to poison a man with fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament