The NHS has advised people to "call 111" if they notice a potentially serious symptom affecting just one leg. This could indicate a blood clot that may lead to strokes, heart attacks, and other ...

The NHS has urged people to "call 111" if they experience a potentially serious symptom in just one leg, as this could signal a blood clot capable of causing strokes, heart attacks, and other ...

An NHS 111 operator did not think a three-year-old who was 'turning blue' and 'fighting for breath' was in a life-threatening situation before he died from sepsis, a coroner has said. Theo Tuikubulau ...

Coroner finds that ‘two-tier response’ in how medical phone service and 999 assess symptoms was at fault in three-year-old’s death Michael Searles is The Telegraph's Deputy Health Editor. He covers ...

Millions of people are prescribed sertraline every year. Latest figures show that in 2024 there were more than 24.4 million items of the drug dispensed in England, making it the biggest antidepressant ...

A Manchester NHS Trust has advertised an 'exciting new job opportunity' for a close-relative marriage nurse - to help cousins who are having children together. The role - now closed for applications - ...

A new, redesigned "front door" for Stockton children's services, likened to the NHS's 111 service, will launch in April. Councillors have been told how Stockton Council would offer "navigators" to ...

Health officials are warning the public to remain vigilant for symptoms of an "unpleasant" bug currently doing the rounds. Recent figures show infection rates have more than doubled in Scotland ...

People who are on a widely prescribed drug have been advised to "call 111" should they notice particular symptoms. These "serious" adverse reactions require prompt medical attention. Diltiazem is a ...

People taking a commonly prescribed medication have been urged to "call 111" if they experience certain symptoms. These "serious" side effects necessitate immediate medical intervention. Diltiazem is ...