Health visitors call for limits on impossible 1,000-family caseloads

Casey’s dad, Sean, said they had had to learn things as new parents that they never considered would be part of family life – from feeding him through a stomach tube to what to do if the hospital calls with an urgent update in the middle of the night.

A room has been opened at a hospital to offer women experiencing miscarriage a calm and private space. Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust ward sister Kelly Colledge said the room “acknowledges the significance of early losses”. It included a private outdoor space and a dedicated shower room. The project was funded by the Spencer Ward…

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.”