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Shingles symptoms to look out for as Holly Willoughby declares TV absence due to virus
Shingles, known as herpes zoster, creates a painful rash caused by the same virus as chickenpox
Healthcare
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Mum who paused job for autistic son says 'no law on earth' could stop medical career
Dr Ros Jabar was the 'breadwinner' in her first marriage but was called a 'bad wife' for not being a stay-at-home mum
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Pharmacists warn patients are at risk because of shortage of medicines
Supplies of antibiotics, HRT drugs and even cough and cold medicines have been affected
InYourArea Community
Stockport school nurse is a safeguarding star
The dedicated health professional has received national recognition for her excellent performance
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Stockport NHS team shortlisted for national catering awards
The team are up for the titles of ‘Hospital Catering of the Year’ and ‘Team of the Year’
National
New round of Covid vaccinations begins - find out if you are eligible
Around five million UK residents are eligible for the spring jab with appointments available from mid April
InYourArea Community
New healthy lifestyle service launches for Buckinghamshire residents
There will be free support from expert health coaches and nutritionists to help local residents improve their health and wellbeing
InYourArea Community
Devon woodlands café serves up forest bathing, coffee and a chat
Free sessions are being offered as part of a wellness program for people over 18-years-old
InYourArea Community
Patients invited to take part in East Cheshire and Stockport NHS survey
Feedback is being gathered to help develop ideas for how to improve the services they provide
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Four-day strike as junior doctors take industrial action
During the period, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has said that focus will be maintained on 'protecting essential life, limb and sight-saving services'
National
NHS prescriptions have gone up but there are several ways to pay less - or nothing at all
It is worth checking to see if you are eligible for any help before forking out £9.65
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West Yorkshire businessman with terminal cancer aims to double hospice donation
Jonathan Howell, 53, is fundraising following outstanding care from Sue Ryder Hospice