Health

Flu vaccines will be available again this year

When are NHS flu jabs available? See who is eligible and how to book

Brenda Goulding has received a long-service award

Brenda Goulding has received a long-service award

Special award for long-serving Herefordshire carer

Hereford County Hospital is the county's main hospital

Hereford County Hospital is the county's main hospital

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How Herefordshire NHS plans to cut MILLIONS from spending

A new study has discovered that people most active at night are more likely to get type 2 diabetes.

A new study has discovered that people most active at night are more likely to get type 2 diabetes.

People active at night have higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Wes Streeting has said it will take time to rebuild the NHS

Wes Streeting has said it will take time to rebuild the NHS

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Health Secretary willing to use private sector to bring NHS waiting lists down

The trust's chief executive has highlighted the financial challenges

The trust's chief executive has highlighted the financial challenges

Naturally Opinionated

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This is how Herefordshire can improve our NHS

Clockwise from top left: Cantilupe Surgery, Cradley Surgery, Hereford Medical Group, Nunwell Surgery

Clockwise from top left: Cantilupe Surgery, Cradley Surgery, Hereford Medical Group, Nunwell Surgery

Reader's letter

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Perhaps Herefordshire's GP's aren't that bad... the patients are the problem!

The Trust has issued an update on how the move will affect patients and visitors.

The Trust has issued an update on how the move will affect patients and visitors.

Major update on changes to Hereford Hospital emergency department

Hereford Medical Group (HMG) has hit back after it was rated the

Hereford Medical Group (HMG) has hit back after it was rated the

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Hereford Medical Group responds to being named worst GP surgery

The trust has said that the temporary measure of moving the unit is necessary for extensive works to be carried out.

The trust has said that the temporary measure of moving the unit is necessary for extensive works to be carried out.

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Hereford hospital trust issues major update on emergency department

From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there are several health benefits chocolate can provide.

From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there are several health benefits chocolate can provide.

Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it

The Pipe Corporation factory in Hereford

The Pipe Corporation factory in Hereford

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Rap for Hereford factory over 'unsafe' roof work

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?

Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood and could help with quickly detecting prostate cancer.

Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood and could help with quickly detecting prostate cancer.

'Breakthrough' test could detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes or less

Hereford's pubs could see some big changes on the way.

Hereford's pubs could see some big changes on the way.

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Ballot: Should smoking be banned in Herefordshire pub gardens?

He was reported to the General Medical Council after West Mercia Police opened a fraud investigation.

He was reported to the General Medical Council after West Mercia Police opened a fraud investigation.

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Hereford doctor who wrote fake prescriptions suspended

The winners of the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023

The winners of the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2023

Our chance to celebrate Hereford's healthcare heroes

The new figures show how much is spent on prescriptions in Herefordshire and Worcestershire (Julien Behal/PA)

The new figures show how much is spent on prescriptions in Herefordshire and Worcestershire (Julien Behal/PA)

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This is how much Herefordshire NHS spends on prescriptions

Data has revealed how many neonatal babies were admitted to hospital and how many died

Data has revealed how many neonatal babies were admitted to hospital and how many died

Data reveals baby death rates in Herefordshire

Parking at the Hereford County Hospital.

Parking at the Hereford County Hospital.

Reader's letter

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These parking fees at Herefordshire hospitals are wrong!

Clockwise from top left: Cantilupe Surgery, Cradley Surgery, Hereford Medical Group, Nunwell Surgery

Clockwise from top left: Cantilupe Surgery, Cradley Surgery, Hereford Medical Group, Nunwell Surgery

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Revealed: the best and worst GP surgeries in Herefordshire

TPG Disableaids stock a vast array of mobility aids in their Hereford showroom

TPG Disableaids stock a vast array of mobility aids in their Hereford showroom

Discover TPG Disableaids' unmatched range of mobility aids

Experts at the Skin Cancer Foundation and Cancer Research UK have shared if being in the shade is enough to protect from the sun's UV rays

Experts at the Skin Cancer Foundation and Cancer Research UK have shared if being in the shade is enough to protect from the sun's UV rays

Do you need sunscreen in the shade? Experts explain how it works

Julie Bass, Turning Point chief executive officer, Chris Franks, and Phillip Newton, director of corporate governance.

Julie Bass, Turning Point chief executive officer, Chris Franks, and Phillip Newton, director of corporate governance.

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Herefordshire man awarded for 'incredible' community work

Be safe in the sun, find out how long sunscreen lasts, and learn some sun safety tips all year round.

Be safe in the sun, find out how long sunscreen lasts, and learn some sun safety tips all year round.

How long does sunscreen last? What you need to know to stay safe in the sun

The recently built commercial building on Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas

The recently built commercial building on Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas

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'Contamination check never confirmed' at this Hereford building

Ozempic is available on the NHS for people with type 2 diabetes

Ozempic is available on the NHS for people with type 2 diabetes

Brits issued warning over fake weight-loss jabs as Ozempic shortages continue

Hereford A&E staff were just exceptional

Hereford A&E staff were just exceptional

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Hereford A&E staff were just exceptional

Hereford family struggle to move to their more suitable home. Pic is Juliet Francis and her partner, Matthew Slack who has a terminal illness.

Hereford family struggle to move to their more suitable home. Pic is Juliet Francis and her partner, Matthew Slack who has a terminal illness.

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Hereford couple despair of getting suitable house 'in the time he has left'

The naloxone kits could help save lives

The naloxone kits could help save lives

New plan could be turning point in Herefordshire drug deaths battle

Previous winners at the Hereford Times Health and Social Care awards, Altogether Care

Previous winners at the Hereford Times Health and Social Care awards, Altogether Care

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Awards: tell us about your Herefordshire health and care hero

Helping Hands Home Care

Helping Hands Home Care

Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

One of these Blue zones is the Italian island of Sardinia where the oldest family in history - the Melsis family lived.

One of these Blue zones is the Italian island of Sardinia where the oldest family in history - the Melsis family lived.

'Oldest family in history' ate this meal almost every single day of their lives

Mayor Mark Franklin, Paulina Kaminska and Rachael Glover-Winfield.

Mayor Mark Franklin, Paulina Kaminska and Rachael Glover-Winfield.

Herefordshire home celebrates milestone anniversary

Caring needs are different for many different age groups of carers says Katie Eastaugh.

Caring needs are different for many different age groups of carers says Katie Eastaugh.

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Who cares about these Herefordshire people?

Staff and a student at the Eveson Centre

Staff and a student at the Eveson Centre

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Hereford charity to benefit from health and social care awards

Ryeland Surgery in Leominster have been nominated for this years, Hereford Times Practice of the Year award.

Ryeland Surgery in Leominster have been nominated for this years, Hereford Times Practice of the Year award.

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Herefordshire GP practice nominated for top award

“It’s normal for nails to change over time. For example, nails often become more brittle as you age,

“It’s normal for nails to change over time. For example, nails often become more brittle as you age,

I'm a doctor: These are 7 early signs in your nails of 'serious' health problems

Staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and contractor Speller Metcalfe at the site of the new community diagnostic centre in Hereford

Staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and contractor Speller Metcalfe at the site of the new community diagnostic centre in Hereford

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Works starts on Hereford's new disease detection centre

There is a group of foods rich in nutrients that support cognitive processes, enhance memory, and boost mental clarity.

There is a group of foods rich in nutrients that support cognitive processes, enhance memory, and boost mental clarity.

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These top 7 foods can 'significantly' improve your memory and concentration

Metabolic syndrome is a serious health issue that is a cluster of conditions.

Metabolic syndrome is a serious health issue that is a cluster of conditions.

Doctor warning over 5 'subtle' signs of 'deadly' syndrome that leads to strokes

Lucy Woodhouse, 43, with her children in hospital

Lucy Woodhouse, 43, with her children in hospital

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Hereford nurse's fears after brain tumour found

GPs in England are still dealing with a backlog from the global IT outage on Friday, July 19

GPs in England are still dealing with a backlog from the global IT outage on Friday, July 19

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GPs warn there is still 'considerable backlog' to get through after IT outage

Bromsgrove's Claire Beaumont received the Outstanding Mentor of Nursing Students/Apprentices (adult) accolade

Bromsgrove's Claire Beaumont received the Outstanding Mentor of Nursing Students/Apprentices (adult) accolade

University of Worcester

Hereford mental health unit among NHS award-winners

Identifying cataracts early is key to preserving your quality of life and vision

Identifying cataracts early is key to preserving your quality of life and vision

Are you ignoring these silent signs of cataracts?

The Orange Button Scheme is changing lives for the better.

The Orange Button Scheme is changing lives for the better.

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These orange buttons are more important than you think

A child finds he is not permitted to bathe in the river Wye at The Warren

A child finds he is not permitted to bathe in the river Wye at The Warren

River Wye pollution

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Shock levels of lethal bugs in river Wye prompt closure to bathers

Hereford Medical Group has been affected

Hereford Medical Group has been affected

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Disruption as Herefordshire GP practices hit by IT outage

Altogether Care's Helen Gordon won Care Hero in 2023.

Altogether Care's Helen Gordon won Care Hero in 2023.

Herefordshire carers nominated for prestigious accolade

Dan Pearce won the award for his exceptional nursing efforts.

Dan Pearce won the award for his exceptional nursing efforts.

Award for dedicated Herefordshire nurse

Tazmin discovered her lung had collapsed on Saturday, June 29 just weeks after Kyla had emergency surgery .

Tazmin discovered her lung had collapsed on Saturday, June 29 just weeks after Kyla had emergency surgery .

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Father calls for vaping 'ban' after both his daughters find holes in lungs

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Mum issues acrylic nail warning to UK teens after daughter undergoes surgery

A good strategy is to alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

A good strategy is to alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

Doctor reveals 'best hangover cure' is a 'little-known' tipple the night before

Herefordshire GP's advice for hay fever sufferers

Herefordshire GP's advice for hay fever sufferers

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Herefordshire GP's advice for hay fever sufferers