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For the first time patients whose prostate cancer has not spread will be able to receive the drug in England, known as abiraterone, as the health service widens access to the treatment. Around 2,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the last three months, whose cancer has not spread, will get access to the treatment if it is of clinical benefit. An additional 7,000 men are expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. They will be eligible for the drug, which s

Below we feature local pharmacy opening times, who to call for non-emergency health concerns, including mental health support, and dentistry. In an emergency People experiencing a genuine, life-threatening health emergency, such as heavy bleeding, significant chest pain or loss of consciousness, should seek help straight away by calling 999 or by visiting the nearest hospital emergency department. Get medical and mental health support help with NHS 111 NHS 111 can also be use

Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111 , the NHS announced on 27th August...

Access to NHS dental care continues to be one of the main issues we hear about from Reading locals but it's an issue that is also affecting people across the whole of the UK. We've put together a Q&A to help you understand what is happening and what to do if you need an NHS dentist in Reading. I am looking for an NHS dentist. Currently , no dentists are accepting new NHS patients across Reading. Many dental practices have very long waiting lists . You can join more than on

Some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed over the long weekend and opening hours of other NHS services may vary. The information...