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Black Country mum calls for increased smear testing after failed diagnosis leaves her facing Stage Four cancer battle

A young Black Country mum of three, who was repeatedly failed by the NHS and her GP surgery, is calling for improved education and more ‘smear testing’ for women. Steph Washington waited over 12 months for her cervical cancer diagnosis…

AFC Wulfrunians receive new defibrillator in memory of local football legend Chris Gill

The family of a passionate football supporter, who tragically passed away from a cardiac arrest, has raised enough money to fund four new defibrillators. Chris Gill died aged just 56 after suffering the episode on a bus journey, with experts…

St Andrew’s shortlisted for top healthcare award for ‘game changing’ digital approach

A leading mental health charity dedicated to inspiring hope for individuals with complex mental health needs, has been officially named as one of the top five health and social care employers in the UK. Located across three hospital sites in…

Amethyst Radiotherapy UK Achieves Remarkable Four Year 84% Patient Growth

Amethyst Radiotherapy UK is proud to announce an impressive 84% growth in the number of patients annually treated in 2024, compared to 2020 when Amethyst Healthcare acquired the network. This development includes a 70.1% increase in NHS patients, underscoring Amethyst’s…

Manchester Clinic launches UK’s first same-day semen-analysis service

The initiative comes as sperm donor compensation rises by £10 to combat an ongoing shortage A Manchester sperm bank is offering the UK’s first same-day semen analysis service to provide men with a better understanding of their reproductive health. The…

St Andrew’s shortlisted for top healthcare award for ‘game changing’ digital approach

A complex mental health charity based in Northampton has been shortlisted for a top healthcare award for its “innovative and forward thinking” digital approach to patient care. St Andrew’s Healthcare has been recognised in the Excellence in Clinical Innovation category…

Solihull security specialist delivers £20k birthday fundraising present to three Midlands charities

Three Midlands charities who help seriously ill children, families and people with mental health issues are set to benefit from a security firm’s largest ever fundraising drive. MAN Commercial Protection wanted to mark its 30th anniversary by giving back to…

St Andrew’s Healthcare calls on the NHS to prioritise complex mental health

A nationwide charity that looks after people with complex mental health needs is calling on the NHS to help “break the stigma” commonly associated within the health sector.    St Andrew’s Healthcare has been consulting with staff, patients and carers,…

Award-winning GP wins ‘David and Goliath’ landmark legal battle against NHS England

Court of Appeal ruling has implications for thousands of NHS GPs and dentists involved in contractual disputes in future An award-winning GP has today won a landmark five year legal battle with NHS England after his contract was unlawfully terminated…

Surrey Chartered Surveyors Help To Build Up Local Support For Leading Heart Charity

Adair – proud to support CRY in its mission to prevent young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) Leading heart charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is set to benefit from an exciting new collaboration with Chartered Surveyors and Construction Consultancy,…