Health

Stuart McGarrick with his wife Yelena and his daughter-in-law, Natasha Antonova

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Dental patient gets £6k payout after 'searing' pain and multiple infections

Chloe Dawkins (left), Scott Wilton (right), and baby Willis

Chloe Dawkins (left), Scott Wilton (right), and baby Willis

Parents praise opening of new special care baby unit after son was born prematurely

Woolston Conservative councillor Rob Stead

Woolston Conservative councillor Rob Stead

Southampton City Council

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Fresh hopes as nursery closure decision is called in

60 plus staff at Southampton General Hospital were set to strike this weekend.

60 plus staff at Southampton General Hospital were set to strike this weekend.

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Hospital porters suspend strike over bullying but set final negotiation date

David French, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, opens the new unit

David French, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, opens the new unit

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New £10m unit set to transform baby care at Southampton hospital

Dentist Mary Green treats a patient on the mobile dental unit

Dentist Mary Green treats a patient on the mobile dental unit

Hampshire County Council

Access to dentist services in Hampshire is improving - report

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

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Children's home could open in March next year

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Mum seeking help for girl, 10, turned away from health practice

Satvir Kaur and Darren Paffey voted against the assisted dying bill

Satvir Kaur and Darren Paffey voted against the assisted dying bill

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Southampton MPs vote against assisted dying bill: here's why

The historic vote took place this afternoon where the bill was passed

The historic vote took place this afternoon where the bill was passed

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MPs vote in favour of assisted dying in the UK

University Hospital Southampton

University Hospital Southampton

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Hospital porters suspend strike action following last ditch talks

Lucy Letby, 34, has been convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others

Lucy Letby, 34, has been convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others

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Former Southampton doctor submits evidence to Lucy Letby inquiry

Teddy Hutchison

Teddy Hutchison

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Mum raises £500 for soft play area after son had boring stay

The Queen Mary 2, the world’s only ocean liner, at sea

The Queen Mary 2, the world’s only ocean liner, at sea

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Cunard research confirms the healing power of the sea

The Warm Welcome initiative returns from Monday 25 November 2024

The Warm Welcome initiative returns from Monday 25 November 2024

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Libraries to reopen as warm spaces this winter

A pregnant woman receiving a vacination

A pregnant woman receiving a vacination

Pregnant women urged to get winter vaccinations

Victoria and Tony Snow

Victoria and Tony Snow

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Nurse tells of dad's devastating death from deadliest common cancer

Seven new defibrillators will be constantly carried around the county by HIOWAA staff and volunteers

Seven new defibrillators will be constantly carried around the county by HIOWAA staff and volunteers

Life-saving portable defibrillators to travel around Hampshire

Pregnant women are being urged to get their vaccinations

Pregnant women are being urged to get their vaccinations

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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Pregnant women in Hampshire urged to get vaccinations

The UHS surgical team which worked on the first AVEIR DR procedure

The UHS surgical team which worked on the first AVEIR DR procedure

University Hospital Southampton

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Mum gets world first pacemaker fitted in pioneering Southampton procedure

Location of the hub and defibrillator at Swan Centre Car Park, Wells Place. Image: JCDecaux UK Limited

Location of the hub and defibrillator at Swan Centre Car Park, Wells Place. Image: JCDecaux UK Limited

Hampshire County Council

Plans for 'beneficial public hubs' with defibrillator unveiled

This year's Oakhaven Santa Dash will be held in Lymington on December 8

This year's Oakhaven Santa Dash will be held in Lymington on December 8

Hospice needs support 'more than ever' as Santa Dash plans confirmed

Martin Earwicker will become the new chair of Hampshire Hospitals

Martin Earwicker will become the new chair of Hampshire Hospitals

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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New chair announced for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire County Council urges residents to speak up about domestic abuse

Hampshire County Council urges residents to speak up about domestic abuse

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Hampshire County Council urges residents to speak up about domestic abuse

The week-long initiative, themed

The week-long initiative, themed

Hampshire health providers warn of antibiotic resistance

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