Health

Nearly 2,000 people have been referred to a Type 2 diabetes prevention programme in Wakefield.

The failings of private care homes pose a greater risk and challenge to Wakefield Council's operations than Brexit, a report has suggested.

A vision to upgrade the front entrance and reception area of Wakefield Hospice will soon become a reality thanks to a £115,484 grant from the Morrisons Foundation.

McFly star and The Voice Kids judge Danny Jones has joined forces with Public Health England, Sport England and Disney UK to encourage children to get active this summer and take part in 10 Minute Shake Up games.

An electrician from Ossett has raised more than £2,000 for charity by running a 10k every day for a month.

A teenager who was forced to wheel herself around Pinderfields Hospital looking for specialist to diagnose a debilitating illness that has plagued her for years now wants to prevent other girls suffering in silence.

As a police officer, your body armour is there to protect you and potentially save your life.

A care home for people with learning disabilities has been described as unsafe by the health watchdog.

A rugby league player has spoken of the relief he felt when he finally opened up about being gay.

It’s 30 bottles for 30 years as Allied Glass help celebrate the landmark anniversary for the Prince of Wales Hospice.

Hospital bosses are being warned that nurses at Pinderfields are at breaking point because of a chronic staff shortage.

Former workmates of a factory maintenance fitter who died just months after being diagnosed with a deadly asbestos-related illness are being asked to come forward.

A child health expert has called for urgent action after infant mortality rose for the third year running and was highest in the most deprived areas.

Britvic PLC is recalling their apple and blackcurrent Fruit Shoot drinks due to a packaging fault.

With the prospect of at least a few sizzling summer days on the horizon, a leading vet practice is warning owners about the heat hazards and poisoning perils facing their pets.

A cancer patient from Wakefield has delivered almost 200 chemo comfort packs to Pinderfields Hospital after spearheading a project to provide fellow patients with little gifts of luxury.

Free, cancer information and support is coming to Wakefield and Pontefract.

Almost two-thirds of epilepsy sufferers on disability benefits in Wakefield had their claims denied after the roll-out of the new system, figures reveal.