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Founded by Lorraine and Lee Lewis back in April 2016, The Lewis Foundation provides free gift packs and support to adults going through cancer treatment in hospitals across the Midlands.

Cancer charity proud to celebrate nine years of making a vital difference

Dr Clara Doran has turned personal experience into a revolution in caring for brain health

The GP who left medicine to help people beat brain fog

The moment Deborah Gosling, from Sheffield, met Corinne Hutton - the transplant patient who received her twin sister’s hands.

Watch: Woman meets recipient of her twin sister’s hands

If you woke up with your first symptoms of endometriosis today, you’re likely not to get a diagnosis until 2034

Education 'most important thing' in tackling endometriosis delays

Orders can be made at home, and pharmacists will dispense them and deliver them to your door

Supermarket launches new online pharmacy service for home deliveries

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get a diagnosis for endometriosis in England.

Endometriosis has cost me £400k - I was told I'm just 'unlucky'

Lucy Rigby KC MP - Member of Parliament for Northampton North

COLUMN: Labour’s extra dentist appointments rolled out for residents in Northamp...

Hay fever symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes.

The one thing you can do to alleviate hay fever symptoms right now

Patients at the Brook Medical Centre and ward councillors Paul Clark and James Hill have spoken out against issues at the surgery. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Former staff and patients raise concerns over Northampton medical centre

Joint pain can be agonising for many people

The £12 knee pain reliever recommended by consultant that 'works'

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

How to stop your family from catching norovirus after 'storm' of cases

Patients regularly ask when they can have sex again

'Low impact' sex guide for injured lovers recovering from surgery

These are the 16 health conditions that can now be treated using a new Online Doctor service.

The 16 health conditions that allow you to skip the lengthy GP queue

New rules are coming in for anyone wanting to buy weight loss injections online.

New rules will make it harder to buy weight loss injections online

The tapeworm diet dates back to the Victorian era and can have dangerous consequences for your health.

What is the tapeworm diet and why is it so dangerous?

An internal critical incident has been stood down at NGH and KGH.

Internal critical incident at Northamptonshire's hospitals stood down
An internal critical incident at both of Northamptonshire’s acute hospitals has been stood down.
Carly Odell

An internal critical incident has been declared at NGH and KGH.

Internal critical incident declared at county hospitals

The new Morrisons Clinic sends treatments to your house on a 24-hour tracked service

Morrisons launches a new discreet online prescription service

The ophthalmology team outside of the new injection suite

New state-of-the-art ophthalmology suite for eye injection patients

Our ambulance and A&E teams are under extreme pressure

NHS in Northamptonshire declares a critical incident

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

The best GP surgeries in England have been named after being rated by patients in the GP Patient Survey.

The 21 top GP surgeries in England ranked the best in the country

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

The 13 best rated doctor’s surgeries in Northamptonshire

Patients’ votes have been counted to curate a list of 13 best rated doctor’s surgeries in East Midlands

The 13 best GP surgeries in East Midlands - as rated by patients

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

Fermented garlic and honey is a home remedy for symptoms of the flu that has been trending on social media.

What is the viral fermented garlic and honey flu hack - does it work?

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu
A ‘tidal wave’ of seasonal illnesses are on the rise just before Christmas 🤧
Sarah McCann

Blood borne virus testing is launching at NGH's emergency department.

HIV and hepatitis screening pilot to launch at NGH

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

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

Ad Feature Blood test which can help detect early Alzheimer’s launches in the UK

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

NHS reforms: Government announces new league tables for NHS providers

Aslı Tarcan Clinic is a leading destination for anyone considering hair transplant procedure in Turkey

Ad Feature Asli Tarcan Clinic: A pioneer centre for hair transplantation

The case definition for monkeypox has been updated by UK health officials to include new symptoms to look out for

Mpox cases UK: Where did it come from and how does it spread?

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

Oxford Medical Products announces positive results in weight-loss clinical trial

Ad Feature Company announces positive results in weight-loss clinical trial

Patients can access a second opinion on the NHS.

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

Marie Curie have helped terminally ill patients curate their favourite songs for end of life care, as the charity looks to provide more focus on the quality for those in care.

Marie Curie help terminally ill curate end of life Spotify playlist

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

The breast screening department is hosting an awareness day from 10am until 3pm next Saturday (October 19) in Area B of Northampton General Hospital.

NGH committed to making a difference this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pharmacists can diagnose and treat many common health conditions. (Photo: Andy Buchanan/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

List of 11 health conditions your pharmacist can diagnose and treat

There are over 3 million posts about ADHD on TikTok. (Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels)

The real symptoms of ADHD and how to spot 'misleading' content

Lecanemab is designed to target and clear a protein called amyloid from patient’s brains (Photo: Adobe)

Lecanemab UK: what is it and how much does Alzheimer's drug cost?

Hospital bosses hope the new system will help relieve the congestion and grid locks often seen on the site.

Electronic signage installed at NGH as car park upgrades continue

Hand Therapy Leads Lucy Wimmer (L) and Emma Baker (R).

NGH team in national award final for improving patient care and cutting carbon e...

These 8 over-the-counter drug interactions that can make you ill (Photo: Pexel, Etatics Inc)

The 8 over-the-counter drug interactions that can make you ill

Accessing an NHS dentist is a challenge right now. (Photo: Pexels, Cedric Fauntleroy)

NHS dentist: How many dentists are accepting NHS patients?

Members of UON's Service Users and Carers Group (Sue Dainty is in the green top)

Twenty years supporting students and service users

Expert reveals why we shouldn't rely on voice assistants for medical advice. (Photo: Pexels, Jonathan Borba)

Tech expert warns against using voice assistants for medical advice

Almost a quarter of people do not know the difference between a physicians associate and a doctor a new poll has discovered. (Photo: Pexel/Etatics Inc)

What is the difference between a physician associate and a doctor?

GPs are voting whether or not to go on strike for the first time in 60 years. (Photo: Charles Milligan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

GPs are threatening strike action - what does it mean for you?

Patients and carers now have a welcoming space to relax, enjoy a drink and engage in friendly conversation in the Oncology treatment department at Northampton General Hospital.

‘Invaluable’ cafe is now open in treatment department at Northampton General

There are lots of things that can make us more vulnerable to sunshine. (Photo: Pexel, Maggie Zhan)

'I'm a doctor - these 5 things mean you're more at risk of sunburn'