Scarlet fever: Parents urged to be aware of symptoms
Parents should be on the lookout for symptoms of scarlet fever, which include a sore throat, headache and fever, Public Health England have advised
Smoking cessation: Regular e-cigarette use remains low
The apprenticeship standard for district nursing has been approved by The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Child health: ‘revolution’ in services needed
An ‘early-years revolution’ must be started to improve support and services for children, parents and families, says the Health and Social Care Committee
Asthma: sufferers skip doses due to expense
People with asthma are rationing their medication due to prescription costs leading to asthma attacks and hospital admissions, a survey by Asthma UK has revealed
Mental health: NHS staff to benefit from incentives
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has pledged to overhaul mental health and wellbeing support for NHS staff