People across Suffolk and North East Essex are being reminded about the ‘local winter guide' to NHS services as February half-term approaches next week. The advice is colour-coded with green meaning ...

THOUSANDS of patients could be dying due to A&E delays – as many wait in “trolleys, cupboards and chairs” for over 12 hours at a time. Almost 14,000 deaths were linked to ...

Some medicines and health products are available for purchase over the counter at a lower cost than that which would be ...

Plans to rein in prescriptions for medicines for minor conditions is said to have received 'broad support' in a public consultation when it was first discussed. The NHS says the move saves ...

As reported by Express.co.uk, the NHS initially floated plans to limit prescriptions for minor conditions, which received "broad support" during public consultations, arguing that the move would ...

The NHS is no longer routinely prescribing products to treat a range of common conditions after a crackdown on prescriptions for 'over the counter' remedies.

People have been warned that their health condition may no longer be treated via an NHS prescription due to changes. In an effort to trim unnecessary spending, the NHS has called time on prescribing ...

This decision follows what Express.co.uk reports as a push towards efficiency after consultations with the public found "broad support" for curtailing prescriptions for minor conditions ...

The centre will treat minor injuries including cuts, burns or scalds, bites and stings, sprains and certain fractures ...

Certain remedies can be more economically bought over the counter than through NHS prescriptions. Figures from NHS England highlight considerable yearly savings: £22.8 million on constipation ...