Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert

NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.

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Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?

Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area

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How to keep babies warm in cold weather and other winter tips

As temperatures fall across much of the UK, the best ways to keep people and pets warm and dry.

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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

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The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results

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