People turn to private health care to beat long NHS waits, says watchdog

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “Community Minor Injury and Illness Units and GP practices across the county will continue to provide services and if people have an urgent care need, but are not sure which service to use, they are asked to visit 111.nhs.uk in the first instance or call 111 for advice.”

Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone, including physical actions to help and how to call for help if you can’t speak. Plus, his advice on anti-choking devices — and why they’re not recommended by the NHS. Watch 👉 bbc.in/morninglive

Fort Bend County’s population has grown in size and diversity over the last 50 years. By UTHealth Houston staffSpecial to Rice News Over the last half-century, Fort Bend County has grown from around 50,000 residents in 1970 to nearly 1 million in 2024. Despite increases in population, diversity and prosperity, however, many individuals and families…

“I attended A&E multiple times complaining of pain, tachycardia (increased heart rate), sickness – I couldn’t keep anything down… but they didn’t listen.” Angel-Kay Mason fell pregnant with her daughter in June 2022 aged 19. Due to a family history of complex pregnancies, she says she was deemed to be high-risk but says she was…