Health

Matt Hancock declares new GP surgery base officially open

Health secretary Matt Hancock was in the county today to officially open a GP surgery's new base at a community hospital.

Hospital promises action to address 'culture' after further setback

West Suffolk Hospital’s leadership has promised action to address its working culture after a respected health body raised further concerns.

Mum praises 'strong and positive' teenage son after MS diagnosis

A mother has praised her teenage son for his strength and positivity after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

‘Rule of six’ law comes into force to tackle growing number of Covid-19 cases

The coronavirus “rule of six” comes into force in England this week, meaning any social gatherings of more than six people will break the law.

Mother and son, 10, who suffer from same life-limiting illness launch charity

Team set up to prevent Banham Poultry-style coronavirus outbreaks in Suffolk

How the spirit of Girls Night Out will continue despite coronavirus

Covid-19 will not take away the spirit of walkers in one of the biggest fund-raising events in a Suffolk town.

MasterChef contestant suffers 'dire' loss in work due to new coronavirus restrictions

A MasterChef contestant has spoken of the 'dire' financial hit she has taken due to the new coronavirus restrictions.

Trust admits failings after grandfather's death

Hospital's new £6.5m molecular hub will test up to 2,000 patients a day

'Rule of 6' to come in from Monday

'Perhaps they think I will just go away' Mum vows to continue battle to 'get to the truth' of son's missing organs after meeting with hospital bosses

Suffolk MP says ban on social gatherings of more than six people 'vital to protect life'

Hospital outlines plans for routine surgery if second coronavirus wave develops

Data shows one in four new coronavirus cases in county among people aged 15 to 25

Service helps 500 people and cuts costs for NHS

Hospital confirms death of patient with coronavirus

Doctors launch petition for new surgery building

School closed after five staff test positive for coronavirus

Dad, 40, thanks his ‘life-savers’ at air base after heart attack at wheel while driving with wife and two young daughters

Call for workers and students to walk or cycle to work

More than 30 firefighters called to chemical spill at hospital

Pubs giant launches 'nation's first ever green burger' to support cancer charity