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Posted onThe Melodies for Mums classes in south London started in 2017 and now take on more than 400 women a year Specially designed singing classes are clinically effective at treating mums with postnatal depression, a major three-year study has found. The authors say they could also be cost effective for the NHS at a time…
Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named
Posted onHugh PymHealth editor, BBC News Getty Images New league tables rating the performance of NHS trusts in England have been published for the first time, with specialist hospitals taking the top slots. Number one is Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, followed by the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust and cancer centre the Christie…
Critical incident declared at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Posted onA critical incident has been declared at the NHS trust that runs Nottingham’s two main hospitals, with patients experiencing “significant and unacceptable delays” across services. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust said since Christmas, a rise in winter infections and staff sickness had led to “severe and sustained pressure” on its emergency department (ED) and…
Why are pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?
Posted onPhilippa Roxby and Smitha Mundasad Health reporters Getty Images Pollen levels are forecast to be high or very high in many parts of the UK over the coming days. The fine powder released by certain grasses, trees and plants can cause chaos for those who are allergic to pollen. What are the main symptoms of…
Mother absolutely shocked to find daughter had meningitis
Posted onThe mother of a young woman who was admitted to hospital told the BBC she was “absolutely shocked” when she discovered her daughter had meningitis. Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh, a 21-year-old restaurant worker, collapsed in her Canterbury flat on Saturday night and was taken to hospital by her flatmate. Keeleigh was told she had meningitis….
