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Podiatrists have been able to buy a new toe pressure index device to help assess patients’ blood supply better thanks to generous supporters of Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity. The ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) is a...

“Naturally curly hair is a curse, and don’t ever let anyone tell you different.” This is what was stated by American writer Mary Ann Shaffer. Although the reason for this quote isn’t clear, what is clear...

A Well Wishers charity partnership with Enoch Evans LLP Solicitors for Make Your Will Fortnight has netted more than £1200. The cash generated through last November’s fundraiser will be used to transform a room on Ward...

Holland & Barrett to launch its first ever ‘clean & conscious’ beauty concept store next month  The natural beauty dedicated concept space will be trialled at their NEW Birmingham Bullring Shopping Centre branch  In addition to the concept launch, Holland & Barrett...

Dr Adam Croft, an honorary Specialist Registrar at UHB and NIHR Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, has recently been awarded £2.5 million funding by the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research to develop his research...

It has been long suggested that we wash our bed covers at least once a fortnight, to stop the spread of illness causing bacteria. A recent bacterial study in the US, focused on bed covers, found that...

If you’re claiming free dental treatment – don’t assume you can claim it for free. Not all benefits entitle you to free dental treatment, and if you claim when you’re not entitled, you could face a...

Patients in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being asked for their views on the future of healthcare services. The six Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent want the views of the patients across the area...

New Year’s Resolutions: Why you should choose a performing or creative arts class for the ultimate wellbeing and mental health boost in 2020 – and even try to become the next Fleabag or performing sensation! 2020...

A top dentist has urged Millennials to think twice about travelling abroad for dental treatment  Dr Orr warned that anyone who has had dental treatment abroad, such as veneers, crowns or implants, may not be eligible for treatment on...