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Hundreds of people have lost their sight due to treatment delays caused by NHS backlogs, according to the Association of Optometrists

Hundreds of people lose sight due to delays caused by NHS backlog Sam Johnson

More than 20 per cent more cases of gonorrhoea have been reported in the UK than before the pandemic.

UK gonorrhoea cases increase by more than a fifth Dennis Morton

Nursing strikes 2023: Royal College of Nursing, the GMB & Unison back new pay offer - but it’s not over yet

Nursing strikes 2023: Unions back pay offer - but it’s not over yet Will Millar

NHS anti-obesity drug bill.

South Tyneside's £55,000 anti-obesity drug bill Sonja Tutty

NHS physiotherapists take part in a strike outside of St Thomas’ Hospital on January. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

NHS unions and government reach pay offer deal Sam Johnson

Kath Griffin.

Hospital staff morale 'improves' despite workload and pay strikes Andrew Dowdeswell

<p> Pharmaceuticals and prescriptions awaiting collection are seen inside a independent chemist shop are seen on February 12, 2016 in Bath.</p>

Read This Martin Lewis’ tips for keeping prescription costs down Sophie Wills

South Tyneside Council keyworkers receive the Freedom of the Borough - Mayor Cllr Pat Hay, Mayoress Jean Copp, Leader Cllr Tracey Dixon, and Chief Executive Jonathan Tew - at South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside's amazing key workers honoured with Freedom of the Borough Chris Binding

NHS prescriptions are on the rise next month to add to the financial concerns of households amid a crippling cost of living crisis - Credit: Adobe

NHS prescription charges to rise in April - how much more you’ll pay Ethan Evans

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Composite: Mark Hall)

Norovirus: latest update from UKHSA as cases are still “very high” Patrick Hollis

The NHS dental crisis is leading people to perform at-home dentistry, according to an orthodontist

NHS dental appointment shortage leads to dangerous at-home treatments Charlotte Hawes

As temperatures continue to plummet the NHS has issued advice to vulnerable people during the cold snap

NHS issues cold weather advice as temperatures plummet Chelsie Sewell

More cannabis-based drug prescriptions.

South Tyneside cannabis prescriptions on the increase Will Grimond

NHS staff have until March 31 to take advantage of McDonald’s 20% discount.

McDonald’s extends NHS worker discount Rahmah Ghazali

Semaglutide has been approved by the NHS to help obese patients in England

New weight loss injections approved by NHS for use in England Chelsie Sewell

<p>Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots </p>

Read This Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak Chelsie Sewell

Study shows North East has lowest birth rates in England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Study shows North East has lowest birth rates in England Jason Button

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients Chelsie Sewell

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek Daniel Mcneil

South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside key workers to be given Freedom of the Borough Evie Lake

NHS England says it is encouraging patients to wean off antidepressants and painkillers by taking alternative therapies.

NHS to encourage art and music lessons instead of prescription drugs Rahmah Ghazali

Child tooth extractions increase.

Action call over South Tyneside child dental figures Andrew Dowdeswell

Long A&E waits contributed to around 23,000 excess deaths in 2022, a medical college claims (Photo: Getty Images)

NHS A&E waiting times linked to around 23,000 excess deaths in 2022 Sam Johnson

South Tyneside District Hospital.

'No Sanddancers born in South Tyneside's hospital' since birthing unit reopened Chris Binding

Dan Walker says he’s ‘glad to be alive’ after collision Daniel Mcneil

NHS hospitals in England are battling sewage issues

NHS hospitals battle sewage leaks and maintenance issues Sam Johnson

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia - what it is Daniel Mcneil

Mental health help delays.

Health Almost 1,000 suffer mental health help delays Will Grimond

The store in Fulwood has since apologised to Ellie and said they would be looking into the matter

Asda will offer NHS diabetic screenings at 16 of their UK stores Patrick Hollis

Ambulance wait times were down by more than an hour in January compared to December 2022.

Ambulance waiting times down to lowest level in 19 months in January Dennis Morton

“The wounds now need to be regularly dressed.”

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Nurses braving freezing temperatures to form a picket line.

Biggest NHS walkout in history gets underway today Patrick Hollis

People are being urged to take up the offer of a free Covid jab while they still have the chance (Photo: Getty Images)

Final calls from NHS for people to have Covid booster jab Patrick Hollis

Twitch streamer xQc makes over 88 times more than NHS nurse salary in January alone with earnings of £243,000

A Twitch streamer made over 88 times more than NHS salary in January Daniel Mcneil

Flu jab numbers fall.

Fewer 'at risk' people get flu jab Andrew Dowdeswell

Tamara Davis (L) died in intensive care at the Royal Sussex and her sister Miya (R) has called her treatment ‘disgusting’.

Young woman died in hospital after being ‘left in corridor’ Sophie Wills

The How Are You? Health Quiz gives you advice on how to improve your health.

NHS quiz reveals exactly how healthy or unhealthy you really are Dennis Morton

Edwards’ syndrome explained as EastEnders announce new storyline Charlotte Hawes

Rod Stewart tells Sky News phone-in Tories should ‘give Labour a go’ Ethan Evans

Former Boldon Lane Clinic, off Boldon Lane, South Tyneside. Picture c/o Google Maps

Demolition plan for former health centre Chris Binding

Who is striking in February 2023? Full list of all industrial action Ethan Evans

Ambulances outside a hospital

100 specialist mental health ambulances to be funded by UK government Patrick Hollis

NHS and healthcare workers can get exclusive discounts this month

NHS staff can get 100s of special offers in January - Boots, JD & more Chelsie Sewell