Health

Sightings of a hairy caterpillar that makes people and pets very unwell must be reported urge officials who are keeping track of the dangerous pest.

NHS prescription charges increase from this month but who is eligible to get their medicine for free?

Four new hubs have opened, but Stratford’s nearest sexual health clinic is now in Leamington.

Fund raising target set to buy blood analysis machine.

Neighbour’s mercy dash through traffic helps save friend’s life.

Students from King Edward VI School will raise awareness of the symptoms at the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations on Saturday.

Fund raising continues for unique day care facility for adults with disabilities.

Thousands affected by heart condition across the UK but treatment levels vary.

Office for National Statistics (ONS) data looks at population growth as well as ages and population density.

The new centre will speed up diagnostics for Stratford district patients and mean fewer trips to Warwick.

Patient care takes priority from the start.

There is advice for asthmatics as pollen counts begin to rise amid reports that a mild February may trigger an early start to the season.

Linda Hassett is looking to fund a treatment to help with her Parkinson’s.

A young mother from Meon Vale with life-threatening kidney disease is appealing for organ donors to come forward.

Parents are being reminded not to give chocolate mini eggs to small children this Easter – with the Cadbury's treat coming with a minimum age warning.

People aged over 40 should take a simple test amid fears more than four million people in England are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure.

Milestone moment in parent care after deep distress of baby loss

Dentists will be offered extra cash from this month to see new NHS patients so how will the new scheme help those struggling to get an appointment?

County council and national data show an upward trend in weight issues for Year 6 children.

A Covid-19 booster jab will be offered to millions of patients in the spring and for the first time more children will be offered an extra vaccine.