Health

A GP surgery in a coastal town is celebrating after it was given the go-ahead to expand its premises.

The mother of a boy who died from complications related to chickenpox has told an inquest of 'multiple failures' by the health authorities.

Urgent action should be taken after an eight-hour wait for an ambulance directly contributed to the death of a man, a coroner has said.

A new dental practice which boasts TV celebs amongst its clients looks set to open in the New Year.

The number of mental health incidents Suffolk’s police officers have been called to has increased in the last five years, it has been revealed.

Over 200 guests came together to celebrate the winners at the Active Suffolk Awards 2023 ceremony.

A nurse from the Philippines recently attended Buckingham Palace for a reception honouring the work of NHS staff from overseas.

The trust which runs West Suffolk Hospital says it is committed to reducing its reliance on agency nurses.

A life coach who is passionate about mental health will scale the UK’s highest mountain with a group of volunteers in aid of charity.

Millions of women will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill from their pharmacy in a change to the rules and here’s how the scheme will work.

Several Suffolk NHS employees were awarded for their dedication and commitment to serving their communities at an award’s ceremony last Friday.

A mental health support service run in Suffolk by volunteers has received a county council award in recognition of its work.

A Suffolk mum has shared how suffering a stroke, aged 26, was the was the ‘most unfair thing’ and feels as though it has halted her life.

A podiatrist who has tended to thousands of people is all set to retire.

A health centre has spoken of workload pressures at its pharmacy after a customer says he waited over an hour and a half for a prescription.

A community defibrillator which could help save lives, has been installed at a rugby club after it secured funding from councillors.

Social care workers have been praised for their dedication, in a report which assessed adult services provided by the county council.

A Suffolk artist whose life was turned upside down after he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes is to take on a 12-hour challenge to support a charity.

A coroner has called for action to be taken after a near 10-hour wait for an ambulance ‘directly contributed’ to a woman’s death.

The NHS trust for West Suffolk Hospital has the fourth highest amount of ‘bed blocking’ in the region.