The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Mapped: Meningitis B vaccination rates in your area revealed as demand for jab surges

Two vaccinations are offered to protect against the main causes of meningitis, but analysis of government data shows uptake varies significantly across England

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Meningitis B: The symptoms students should know amid freshers’ week

We explain the signs of meningitis and sepsis and whether there is a vaccine

The Independent UK · Mar 17

What is meningitis B and why are young people at risk?

Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis can include a high temperature, cold hands and feet, vomiting, confusion, and muscle and joint pain.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine?

There are different types of this meningitis and the most common is known as type B

The Independent UK · Mar 16

School pupil among two dead in meningitis outbreak

A pupil in Year 13 in Faversham has died, alongside a student at the University of Kent.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

More patients are paying for private care to bypass NHS waits – report

The Healthwatch England report highlights shifting public attitudes over the last two years about NHS care.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Plans to cut NHS international workforce appear overambitious, say MPs

Health service in England has saved more than £14bn hiring from overseas, report says, as doubt is cast on aim to reduce international recruitment to 10%

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16

NHS delays drive growing number of patients to private healthcare

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

Private healthcare surge sparks ‘two-tier’ health system fears amid long NHS waiting lists

A new report has found more people are turning to private healthcare over the NHS

The Independent UK · Mar 16

What is meningitis B, what are the symptoms and is there a vaccine?

Warnings to be vigilant for signs of infection after 29 cases identified

The Independent UK · Mar 15