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Beka Naylor at work. The NHS nurse, from Doncaster, was recovering from cancer treatment at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital when her car was stolen from outside her home. Photo: Beka Naylor/SWNS

Video: Scumbag thief steals car of cancer patient during hospital stay

The Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership is asking for feedback on a proposal to not reinstate the birth facility at Pontefract Hospital while continuing to provide antenatal and postnatal care there.

Your views wanted on future of birthing services at Pontefract Hospital

Patients regularly ask when they can have sex again

'Low impact' sex guide for injured lovers recovering from surgery

There were more patients in hospitals last week than at any other point so far this winter according to latest data from NHS England.

Brits share views on NHS after hospitals' busiest week this winter

Brittle nails, bloated belly and flaky skin: Shocking images of sleep deprivatio...

New rules are coming in for anyone wanting to buy weight loss injections online.

New rules will make it harder to buy weight loss injections online

A GofundMe page has been set up with the hope of not only supporting her partner of 20 years, former Castleford Tigers forward, Ryan Boyle and their children, aged 13, 11, eight and six, but to fund private treatment, currently unavailable on the NHS, to give Katie more time.

Family's plea to help amazing mum with stage four brain tumour

McDonald’s UK: Green milkshake to make debut in restaurants in time for St Patrick’s Day (Photo: McDonald's/Adobe Stock)

McDonald's launches new green milkshakes - a first for UK menus

Norovirus cases are continue to surge this winter.

Norovirus symptoms you shouldn't ignore as cases reach new winter high

A nurse prepares to give a patient the mpox vaccine.

New mpox vaccination sites opening across England - who is eligible?

Yvette Cooper, MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, Simon Lightwood, MP for Wakefield and Rothwell, and Jade Botterill, MP for Ossett and Denby Dale, are inviting people to share their experiences of using the service.

Have your say: MPs call on Wakefield district residents to join NHS debate

Tuberculosis (TB) cases in England have increased by 13%.

Tuberculosis symptoms you need to know - as cases rise in England

The NHS has been hit with a 'quad-demic' of seasonal illness this winter.

How to protect your child from picking up these common bugs at nursery

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for as UK cases numbers rise

Liz Morgan, from Featherstone, was recruited by the local NHS Trust into an international clinical trial examining different treatments for venous leg ulcers.

Featherstone woman becomes first UK patient in international medical trial

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

New most common cancer in the UK named - how to check your risk
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer 🏥
Sarah McCann

Moment more than 200 sheep run through town.

Watch: Moment more than 200 sheep are herded through town

A fifth UK case of mpox Clade Ib has been found in Leeds

Doctor shares red flag symptoms of Mpox that you shouldn't ignore

With so many illnesses around this winter, it can be hard to know when symptoms of a cough are serious.

Red flag symptoms that you shouldn't ignore if you have a cough

Winter can be a challenging time for our mental health.

Pharmacist shares five ways to help symptoms of 'winter depression'

9 healthy foods to put in your child’s packed lunch according to the NHS (Photo: Pixel-Shot - stock.adobe.com)

9 healthy foods recommended by NHS for your child’s lunch

Viral infections like the flu are very common in children.

Flu symptoms in kids: warning signs parents need to know

Baby foods you should feed your children - and when to start (Photo: New Africa - stock.adobe.com)

Everything you need to know about food for your baby

Friarwood Birth Centre, in Pontefract, has not reopened since it was temporarily shut in 2019 on the grounds of clinical safety due to midwife shortage.

Meeting planned over Pontefract maternity ward closure

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

Labour is bringing back the family doctor and ending the 8am scramble for appointments. Photo: StockAdobe

Jade Botterill MP: Labour Government is bringing back the family doctor

The Yorkshire Grinch surprised both patients and NHS staff at Pinderfields.

Dr Grinch visits Pinderfields Hospital to entertain NHS staff and patients
The Yorkshire Grinch surprised both patients and NHS staff when he visited Pinderfields Hospital to bring some unexpected festive joy.
Leanne Clarke

Pinderfields Hospital

NHS trust charged staff more than a million in parking fees

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning about buying weight-loss drugs online.

Warning issued for anyone buying weight-loss drugs online

Endometriosis has physical, psychological, social, and economic impacts, including severe abdominal and pelvic pain, extreme tiredness, anxiety and infertility.

Almost 2,000 women in Wakefield diagnosed with endometriosis

People are crying out for change, this government has already put us on track for change.

2025 will show that we are on track to deliver the change people voted for

The healthy swaps you can make in the New Year - and NHS tips (Photo: alicja neumiler - stock.adobe.co)

Healthy food swaps the whole family can make in the new year

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus: latest symptoms as cases surge just after Christmas

Omaze winners Catherine & Chris Carwardine at their £3 million mansion in Lake Windermere.

Winning £3m Omaze home changed my life...but I'm still an NHS nurse

The 21 best-rated GP surgeries in West Yorkshire as voted for by patients.

The 21 best GP surgeries in West Yorkshire - as rated by patients

The best GP surgeries in England have been named after being rated by patients in the GP Patient Survey.

The 21 top GP surgeries in England ranked the best in the country

Community champions

Yvette Cooper: A time to thank community heroes...

Opening hours for pharmacies will change over Christmas and New Year.

Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times

Mridhul Kombara was thrown into the air when a car mounted the pavement and hit him.

Watch: Driver ploughs into pedestrian after mounting pavement

The festive season can be a challenging time for mental health.

Top tips for looking after your mental health this Christmas

Five-year-old Alfie was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer, in September 2023, as part of a routine eye test, when he was three years old.

At-home chemotherapy service praised by Wakefield family of five-year-old Alfie

Best mattresses for children: help your child grow and sleep

Best mattresses for children: help your child grow and sleep

Sew-Eurodrive UK has teamed up with The Clothing Bank.

Engineering firm teams up with clothing bank

Facing torrential rain and battering winds, six friends completed a monumental hundred and thirty mile walk to raise funds for a soon-to-be father of two diagnosed with cancer with support of their friends.

Six friends battle Storm Darragh to complete trek for soon-to-be dad of twins

Lisa Stubbs, from Newton Hill, received the first bariatric procedures as a day case.

Wakefield woman becomes first bariatric day case surgery patient in Yorkshire

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Uber is offering free rides for NHS staff at Christmas - how to claim

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

The 'Kawasaki' norovirus strain now accounts for 70% of all cases.

Norovirus: symptoms to watch out for this Christmas

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

ME Action UK campaigners gather in Parliament Square to demand the £100s millions missing from ME research.

ME: 'Tired doesn't even come close to describing it'

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid this Christmas.

Covid symptoms you should look out for this Christmas

Norovirus is highly contagious.

Health officials issue 'stay home' warning if you have these symptoms

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus UK: People with these symptoms urged to stay at home