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New NHS Dentist Appointments Available in the West Midlands for Urgent Care Monday, December 8, 2025 nhs dentistry urgentcare westmidlands dentalappointments toothache emergency dentalabscess dentalcare healthcare The West Midlands has expanded access to urgent dental care with the introduction of additional NHS appointments. This initiative is part of a nationwide rollout providing 700,000 extra urgent dental visits to patients across … Read More
Proposal to Close Stroke Unit in Willenhall Sparks Community Outrage Sunday, December 7, 2025 stroke rehabilitation willenhall walsall nhs healthcare community patientcare hollybank services Over 600 residents have signed a petition opposing the planned closure of the stroke rehabilitation center at Hollybank House in Willenhall. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust intends to shut down the facility on Coltham Road and … Read More
Birmingham Community Champions NHS-Backed Fight Against Diabetes 'Silent Killer' Sunday, December 7, 2025 diabetes healthcare birmingham community mentalhealth bloodpressure nhs support wellbeing prevention A transformative healthcare initiative in Birmingham is making significant strides in combating diabetes, often dubbed the ‘silent killer,’ within the local community. Funded by the Birmingham and Solihull … Read More
Fake Nurse Jailed for £172k Fraudulent Care Home Work Wednesday, December 3, 2025 fraud nursing impersonation carehome sentencing investigation identitytheft healthcare crime prison Ashton Guramatunhu, 46, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for impersonating a registered nurse and unlawfully working in care homes across northeast England for over four years. Using the identity of a genuine nurse, … Read More
BBC Morning Live Doctor Warns of Rising Medical Scams Including Fake GP Calls Sunday, November 30, 2025 scams healthcare nhs phishing ai deepfake pharmacies medicine fraud verification Dr Punam Krishan, an NHS GP and familiar face on BBC’s Morning Live, has issued a serious warning about the increasing prevalence of medical scams. Sharing her concerns with her 127,000 Instagram followers, she … Read More