CHC is a package of care arranged and fully funded by the NHS for people in England and Wales with significant health needs.

People have been urged to see their GP if they experience a symptom lasting three weeks or longer. According to the NHS, a cough that persists for this length of time could be caused by a deadly ...

When you're feeling sick, your first thought might be to book a GP appointment - but that might not always be necessary. The NHS is reminding everyone that pharmacies can now offer faster and easier ...

An NHS alert has reminded patients taking Gabapentin, one of the UK's most commonly prescribed painkillers, to tell their doctor about any serious side effects as soon as possible. It could be that ...

MIDLAND This time of year is especially busy: the kids are back in school, holiday plans are coming together, and fantasy football dominates the water cooler conversation. Next thing you know, it will ...

SCOTTISH First Minister John Swinney has found another £25.5 million for the NHS in a bid to meet pledges to slash waiting times. Mr Swinney committed to ending waits for treatment of more than a year ...

he NHS has warned people who take the common medication, ibuprofen, that they should 'check the packet' first. The health service has listed eight groups of people who should avoid taking it, as it ...

Information on how many people have reversed their gender change and why is being sought as part of NHS work on setting up a formal detransition service. Healthcare workers who look after adults who ...

Following a Mediterranean diet can help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a trial has found. The diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, pulses, whole grains, nuts, fish and olive oil, ...

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Brits are being urged to be aware of one rare side effect of a common painkiller which can be incredibly painful. Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), from the same group that ...