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EzriCare's Artificial Tears was recalled in January over links to eye infections.

Eye drops recalled as deadly bacteria causes 68 people to go blind

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

Birmingham Chest Clinic treats children for TB in 1932
Birmingham Chest Clinic treats children for TB in 1932

Birmingham Chest Clinic marks 90 years of helping patients

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 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

420 takes place on 20 April every year, with people around the globe coming together to celebrate the green herb (Photo: Shutterstock)
420 takes place on 20 April every year, with people around the globe coming together to celebrate the green herb (Photo: Shutterstock)

A private medicinal cannabis clinic set to open in Birmingham

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

New weight loss injections approved by NHS for use in England

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

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients

A general view of Birmingham Children’s Hospital (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
A general view of Birmingham Children’s Hospital (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Virtual Reality used to soothe teen with curved spine before surgery

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

Sir Rod Stewart poses for photos with members of staff at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex
Sir Rod Stewart poses for photos with members of staff at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex

Sir Rod Stewart backs NHS wage rise and pays for patient scans

Doctors warn that use of Nitrous Oxide could lead to spinal damage

NHS hospitals in England are battling sewage issues
NHS hospitals in England are battling sewage issues

NHS hospitals battle sewage leaks and maintenance issues

The offending advertisement features the image of one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers (Image: DeadHappy)
The offending advertisement features the image of one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers (Image: DeadHappy)

Complaints against Harold Shipman insurance adverts upheld

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

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

Ian Paterson (Photo - SWNS/LTV screengrab)
Ian Paterson (Photo - SWNS/LTV screengrab)

Timeline of jailed surgeon Ian Paterson’s crimes as patients recalled

Ambulances outside a hospital
Ambulances outside a hospital

100 specialist mental health ambulances to be funded by UK government

A selection of antidepressants (L-R) Wellbutrin, Paxil, Fluoxetine and Lexapro (Pic: Getty Images)
A selection of antidepressants (L-R) Wellbutrin, Paxil, Fluoxetine and Lexapro (Pic: Getty Images)

Antidepressants can cause ‘emotional blunting’ according to research

Sajid Javid urges ‘unsustainable’ NHS to charge patients for GP and A&E visits
Sajid Javid urges ‘unsustainable’ NHS to charge patients for GP and A&E visits

Sajid Javid wants NHS to charge patients for GP and A&E visits

Lloyds Pharmacy branches inside Sainsburys stores are set to close
Lloyds Pharmacy branches inside Sainsburys stores are set to close

Lloyds Pharmacy to close all 237 branches inside Sainsbury’s stores

Nurses on strike at the picket line at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham on December 20, 2022
Nurses on strike at the picket line at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham on December 20, 2022

Do Brummies support the NHS strikes?

A queue of ambulances are seen outside the Royal London Hospital emergency department on November 24, 2022. That week, nearly three in 10 ambulances were queuing outside hospitals in England.
A queue of ambulances are seen outside the Royal London Hospital emergency department on November 24, 2022. That week, nearly three in 10 ambulances were queuing outside hospitals in England.

‘Critical incidents’ declared at 8 hospital and ambulance trusts

NHS call for responsible drinking during ambulance worker strikes

On 3 April 502 workers were off sick at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Of which, 264 or 52.6% were related to coronavirus.
On 3 April 502 workers were off sick at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Of which, 264 or 52.6% were related to coronavirus.

Which hospitals in Birmingham will be affected by nurse strikes?

Here’s when pharmacies will be open over Christmas in Birmingham.
Here’s when pharmacies will be open over Christmas in Birmingham.

Pharmacy opening times in Birmingham over Christmas

The Royal College of Nursing is due to take strike action for the first time in its history (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
The Royal College of Nursing is due to take strike action for the first time in its history (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Tens of thousands of nurses start strike action today

Some patients have had to wait more than 28 days for an appointment.
Some patients have had to wait more than 28 days for an appointment.

The 10 Birmingham GP surgeries with the longest waits for appointments

The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all of its UK members for strike action for the first time in its 106-year history. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all of its UK members for strike action for the first time in its 106-year history. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Nurses set for historic strike before Christmas due to pay disputes

A Star reader has questioned how well the NHS is coping with current pressures. Picture: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire
A Star reader has questioned how well the NHS is coping with current pressures. Picture: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

10 worst GP surgeries for booking appointments in Brum & Solihull

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

Six hour A&E wait times recorded at Birmingham hospitals

How does your GP rank?
How does your GP rank?

The 10 best rated GP surgeries in Birmingham and Solihull

Two thirds of Brummies had not gone to the dentist in 2020 - 2021 due to the covid pandemic
Two thirds of Brummies had not gone to the dentist in 2020 - 2021 due to the covid pandemic

Best and worst dentists in Birmingham according to patients

The average waiting time for someone receiving treatment from West Herts NHS Trust is 13 and a half weeks.
The average waiting time for someone receiving treatment from West Herts NHS Trust is 13 and a half weeks.

Video news bulletin: 1.2m patients on NHS waiting list & other updates

NHS waiting lists
NHS waiting lists

More than 1.2 million Midlands patients on NHS waiting lists

The story of the covid pandemic in the UK - 2 years on
The story of the covid pandemic in the UK - 2 years on

Covid lockdown anniversary: the key events of the pandemic since 2020

More than one million people in England paid more than they needed to for prescriptions (Photo: Getty Images)
More than one million people in England paid more than they needed to for prescriptions (Photo: Getty Images)

Martin Lewis shares how to save up to £100 on prescription costs

The UK is the first country in the world to license the drug for use (Photo: Shutterstock)
The UK is the first country in the world to license the drug for use (Photo: Shutterstock)

‘Game changing’ Covid antiviral pill to be rolled out ‘before Christmas’

West Midlands Ambulance Service
West Midlands Ambulance Service

Patients ‘at risk’ due to West Midlands Ambulance handover delays

Here are the easiest Birmingham surgeries to book an appointment at in 2021
Here are the easiest Birmingham surgeries to book an appointment at in 2021

The easiest GP surgeries to book an appointment in 2021

Patients with suspected bowel cancer give fresh hope with new 5G device
Patients with suspected bowel cancer give fresh hope with new 5G device

Bowel cancer breakthrough using 5G technology