HEALTH
Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area...
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital....
Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts
NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency....
What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating....
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026....
Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024....
What's really going on with flu this winter?
We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?...
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off....
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023....
Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself....
How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum'
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms....
Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for con...