Health

Thirty million people are being told to get vaccinated amid fears the UK will be hit hard by Covid-19 and flu - but who can get a jab and how?

Millions of people are being encouraged to take up offers of flu and Covid jabs amid fears a winter 'twindemic' is about to hit the UK.

North Cambs Hospital to get new diagnostic centre in spring 2023.

Fat and sugar-laden food and drink may have to be removed from prominent locations in supermarkets next month and here's why.

Five million more people can now book a Covid-19 autumn booster vaccine, including over 65s and pregnant women.

Health officials say the Covid-19 jab is safe in pregnancy and advice hasn't changed, as outdated social media post spreads ahead of booster roll-out.

Fenland patients needing medical checks, scans and tests will soon be able to access them closer to home.

Children with asthma are more at risk of an attack in September, says a charity, which is asking parents to be vigilant as schools reopen.

An outbreak of listeria, which is being linked to ready-to-eat smoked fish, has prompted health officials to issue a warning to vulnerable groups.

Preparations are underway to start delivering the autumn Covid-19 booster campaign at Fenland's large-scale vaccination site.

A family have launched a major Gofundme appeal to help a father receive ground-breaking treatment for an incurable brain tumour.

People had a chance to enjoy tea and cake at one of the area's most highly regarded cancer treatment centres.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital has announced dates in September 2022 where people can learn more about plans for a new hospital and a multi-storey car park.

St John Ambulance needs Volunteer Vaccinators to protect their communities and support the NHS in the Covid booster drive this autumn.

The Royal College of Nursing says it will urge hundreds of thousands of its members to say yes to strike action when ballot papers go out next month.

In the weekly Get Active column, Fenland District Council physical activity co-ordinator Hettie West discusses the importance of walking.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust will be expand its Emergency Department including a new ambulance handover area.

Patient services for people living in Wisbech and surrounding areas have been rated ‘outstanding.

A team led by Addenbrooke's is on track to eliminate the deadly virus hepatitis C from the East of England by 2025, with targets reached in Wisbech.

A Fenland mum has welcomed new tests that will help diagnosis a potentially life-threatening condition in pregnant women.