Health

More work is needed to prevent people from entering the healthcare system and to stop ‘institutionalising’ frail and ageing patients.

Work has been completed at the first of three leisure centres to benefit from a £700,000 refurbishment programme.

Dozens of people turned out in the rain over the weekend to support a protest walk for the return of overnight urgent care in Newark.

Staff from a Newark company have been learning vital life-saving skills as part of the annual Restart a Heart Day.

Life-saving burn care advice has been shared by a fire service, to mark National Burn Awareness Day.

Those appealing for 24-hour urgent medical care to return to Newark will be putting their best foot forward this weekend.

The NHS body which organises Nottinghamshire’s healthcare says it needs to use “every single penny to best effect” to deal with budget challenges.

Two friends are set to take on one of the world’s toughest challenges to raise money to help those with a devastating disease.

As this week celebrated the World’s Mental Health Day we found out what makes people happy around Newark.

The county’s seasonal flu and covid vaccine campaign has begun, with NHS experts warning more people need to take up jabs to avoid preventable deaths.

A fitness man dedicated to helping the wider community and bringing fitness into deprived areas is reaching higher and thriving.

The NHS trust facing fierce criticism for its treatment of Nottingham attacks kille Calocane says it is minimising the risk of a future incident.

A couple with a love for everything America have transformed a barn into a themed venue to support people with their mental health.

An NHS trust’s leaders have warned of a ‘difficult winter’ and say they may struggle to find enough beds to meet demand.

A crime-prevention operation has helped to raise awareness of a toxic combination of drink and drugs, which can increase violent behaviour.

Widespread health problems mean pressure on the NHS will only get worse over time, leaders of a Nottinghamshire hospitals trust have warned.

Residents are struggling to get the urgent care they need — with patients forced to travel more than 20 miles in an emergency.

More than 16,000 lives have been saved through organ donation in the Midlands — with over 60,000 of the district’s residents on the donor register.

A man is hoping to run towards breaking men’s mental health stigma and highlight the importance of exercise to clear the mind and soul.

Funding to assist more disabled residents with essential home modifications and adaptations that improve their quality of life increased to £30,000.