Health

Grandmother of 10 who died of cancer 'catastrophically failed' by scan mistakes

The Osborne Lodge Care Home and Adamscourt Care Home teams

The Osborne Lodge Care Home and Adamscourt Care Home teams

New Forest care home wins national award for dehydration project

Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis

Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis

Infected Blood Scandal

Eastleigh MP calls for changes to blood scandal compensation scheme

Eddie North has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia and is in urgent need of a stem cell transplant

Eddie North has been diagnosed with aplastic anaemia and is in urgent need of a stem cell transplant

Heartfelt plea for boy, 10, in urgent need of stem cell transplant

Butterflies Bereavement Support has provided tips for dealing with grief during Christmas

Butterflies Bereavement Support has provided tips for dealing with grief during Christmas

Bereavement charity offers support for those dealing with loss this Christmas

Bus firm's efforts to support male staff's mental health

Bus firm's efforts to support male staff's mental health

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Bus firm's efforts to support male staff's mental health

A wide variety of services are now accessible from community pharmacists

A wide variety of services are now accessible from community pharmacists

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Woman receives treatment at pharmacy for infected insect bite thanks to scheme

Professor Forconi, the first recipient of the charity's Patient Care Pioneer Award

Professor Forconi, the first recipient of the charity's Patient Care Pioneer Award

New project led by Southampton professor aims to revolutionise leukaemia care

Staff at Southampton hospital to strike over bullying claims and toilet dignity dispute

Staff at Southampton hospital to strike over bullying claims and toilet dignity dispute

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Hospital porters set to strike after being told to tell manager about toilet breaks

Mark Ind and family

Mark Ind and family

Heart charity raises over £45k at annual ball

Professor Subodh Dave, College Dean presenting the award to Katy Bartolomeo, operational lead for Older People’s Mental Health and Marc Ashley-Mann, programme manager

Professor Subodh Dave, College Dean presenting the award to Katy Bartolomeo, operational lead for Older People’s Mental Health and Marc Ashley-Mann, programme manager

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight

10-year mental health and dementia strategy hailed an 'exemplary project'

New men's mental health support group coming to Gosport

New men's mental health support group coming to Gosport

New men's mental health support group coming to Gosport

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

'Foodie' lost half her body weight after waking up unable to eat

Cheque presentation to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance at a recent walking football session at Eastleigh’s Silverlake stadium.

Cheque presentation to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance at a recent walking football session at Eastleigh’s Silverlake stadium.

Walking footballers support life-saving charity close to their hearts

The iDx Lung Study team took part to help the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit find clues to diagnose lung cancer sooner

The iDx Lung Study team took part to help the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit find clues to diagnose lung cancer sooner

7,000 volunteers help Southampton study aiming to diagnose lung cancer earlier

Ventura in Southampton

Ventura in Southampton

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Lawyers file compensation claims to P&O after Ventura passengers taken ill

Dr Mira Harrison is the author of One in Three

Dr Mira Harrison is the author of One in Three

Debut novel of doctor turned author based on experiences at Southampton hospital

Age Concern Hampshire has raised concerns over the impact of caring for loved ones with dementia without pay

Age Concern Hampshire has raised concerns over the impact of caring for loved ones with dementia without pay

Age Concern Hampshire

Charity speaks out about 'distress and anxiety' faced by unpaid family carers

Paul Bradley is now a world champion at pole sport.

Paul Bradley is now a world champion at pole sport.

University of Southampton

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Man who couldn't lift arm for 20 years is now a sports world champion

Jo was delighted with the result and the surgical experience

Jo was delighted with the result and the surgical experience

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Woman no longer needs glasses after getting contact lenses implanted in her eyes

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's temporary headquarters at HighPoint Venue in Bursledon Road, Southampton

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's temporary headquarters at HighPoint Venue in Bursledon Road, Southampton

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NHS trust event on women's health issues attracts more than 900 people

Solent NHS Trust's headquarters was at HighPoint Venue in Bursledon Road, Southampton

Solent NHS Trust's headquarters was at HighPoint Venue in Bursledon Road, Southampton

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New NHS trust with more than 13,000 employees yet to find headquarters

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis

Dr Debbie Chase, Director for Public Health

Dr Debbie Chase, Director for Public Health

Southampton City Council

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500 teeth removed from children in Southampton every year

The Romsey School has announced the addition of the NHS Mental Health Support Team

The Romsey School has announced the addition of the NHS Mental Health Support Team

The Romsey School

'Proud moment' as new NHS mental health support team joins local school

Sarah Hayman, from Challoner House Nursing Home

Sarah Hayman, from Challoner House Nursing Home

General manager of nursing home shortlisted for national award

Fatigue and becoming ill more easily are among the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency

Fatigue and becoming ill more easily are among the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency

The 9 symptoms that could mean you are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

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New trial to find out if red wine can prevent bowel cancer begins

The CityDoc Southampton office

The CityDoc Southampton office

Travel health clinic reopening after relocating to Ocean Village

Evie Smith-Tope, 2, suffered the injuries in July.

Evie Smith-Tope, 2, suffered the injuries in July.

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Toddler, 2, 'completely different' after being permanently scarred by dog

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Shirley

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Shirley

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Free dementia care clinics coming to Shirley this month

Long-term benefits of taking vitamin D during pregnancy revealed

Long-term benefits of taking vitamin D during pregnancy revealed

University of Southampton

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Southampton research reveals benefits of taking vitamin D during pregnancy

Children exercising to stay healthy

Children exercising to stay healthy

Children set to benefit from new healthy eating initiative

Nigel Hartley, chief executive of Mountbatten Hospice, says the sector is facing a crisis

Nigel Hartley, chief executive of Mountbatten Hospice, says the sector is facing a crisis

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Hospices in 'critical' condition as bills set to soar after Budget

Breast Cancer Now is one of the largest breast cancer charities in the UK

Breast Cancer Now is one of the largest breast cancer charities in the UK

Barratt Homes in Southampton raise money for breast cancer

Eddie is just one of the approximately 2,000 people in the UK waiting for a stem cell transplant.

Eddie is just one of the approximately 2,000 people in the UK waiting for a stem cell transplant.

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Campaign launched to find stem cell donor for young boy

Extra vitamin D during pregnancy helps strengthen children's bones, according to the study

Extra vitamin D during pregnancy helps strengthen children's bones, according to the study

University of Southampton

University study shows vitamin D in pregnancy strengthens bones

Bishop's Waltham: Groundworks begin on new care home

Bishop's Waltham: Groundworks begin on new care home

Groundworks begin on new Bishop's Waltham care home

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid norovirus and flu increase

Radio Lollipop Southampton are on the search for a fundraiser co-ordinator.

Radio Lollipop Southampton are on the search for a fundraiser co-ordinator.

Southampton General Hospital

Children's hospital radio station looking for new volunteer

Ventura in Southampton

Ventura in Southampton

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Figures reveal norovirus, Covid and tuberculosis recorded on Southampton cruise ships

Chloe-Anne McKenne, Verity Wall, and Colleen McCallion at the launch of The Coven

Chloe-Anne McKenne, Verity Wall, and Colleen McCallion at the launch of The Coven

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First of its kind safe space hairdressing salon opens its doors in Romsey

Hughie with Rory and Rafferty

Hughie with Rory and Rafferty

Fit and healthy dad of two mistook a rare cancer for a sports injury

Martin Avery when he left the the FV Hospital in Vietnam

Martin Avery when he left the the FV Hospital in Vietnam

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Martial arts trainer leaves Vietnam hospital after £30,000 life-saving surgery

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected

AHP Clinical Lead Deepa Rajkumar talks to patient in new wards

AHP Clinical Lead Deepa Rajkumar talks to patient in new wards

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New £21m wing opens at hospital to free up NHS beds

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

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Doctor struck off after being seen urinating in hospital sink

A hub in Southampton supporting neurodiverse adults, their families, and professionals welcomed people through its doors

A hub in Southampton supporting neurodiverse adults, their families, and professionals welcomed people through its doors

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First open day held at Bitterne Neurodiversity Connections Hub

Two-thirds of two to three-year-olds are yet to be vaccinated

Two-thirds of two to three-year-olds are yet to be vaccinated

Parents are urged to get their children vaccinated against the flu

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus symptoms to look out for and how to treat the bug at home

Widow of brain cancer sufferer had heart attack just hours after husband's funeral

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton General Hospital

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Southampton hospital porters allegedly told to notify manager before using toilet

It will take place at Maggie’s Cancer Support Centre on October 26

It will take place at Maggie’s Cancer Support Centre on October 26

Cancer charity's health and wellbeing day in Southampton