Health

‘I literally nearly cried when I received my letters’: Reaction to dental practice privatisation

A campaign group says the needs of a town’s growing population aren’t being met after a dental practice said it was privatising.

Cosmetics clinic announces opening date for ‘dream’ new town centre site

A cosmetics clinic which is moving into its ‘dream’ new premises in a former town centre restaurant has announced its opening date.

‘Another local service is disappearing’: Disappointment as NHS dental practice privatises

NHS patients at a dental practice on a town estate have spoken of their disappointment after being told it is privatising.

Flu figures decline at hospital as bosses apologise to patients experiencing long waits

Flu cases at a Suffolk hospital are starting to decline as the trust which runs it continues to deal with a high demand for its services.

NHS considering its options after plans for GP surgery on former bakery site scrapped

Doctors in 'crisis' as MP recalls stories of drug abuse, depression and suicide

Residents make their case for saving village surgery as closure discussed

Residents have made their case for saving a village's surgery as discussions on its closures took place.

Optimism from hospital trust despite £26.5m deficit

A hospital trust said it is continuing ‘to make progress’ as it works to improve its updated forecast deficit of £26.5m.

Medical organisation goes from strength to strength after 20,000th call out milestone

Hospital trust that needs to make millions in savings to launch recruitment for chief finance officer

‘Cervical screening does save lives’: Project comes to town to encourage getting smear test

Construction of new West Suffolk Hospital expected to begin between 2027 to 2028

Ceremony marks progress of state-of-the-art ambulance hub as work continues

Gym business gives sneak peek into new town site

‘Schemes like this one will undoubtedly save lives’: Councillor on estate health project

‘I’m extremely scared’: Young mum fears for children’s health after home mould issues

Hospital trust records highest number of flu patients so far this winter

Young people’s wellbeing improving – but levels remain lower than 2020, watchdog says

Teacher proves spinal issues won’t hold her back as she takes on marathon

Eye health clinic and surgical centre opens bigger premises in town

Patients wait in ambulances for more than two hours as winter pressure hits hospitals

‘It’s frustrating’: MP to write to council over delay to ambulance depot upgrade

Slimming World group leader wins award after helping members lose 339 stone in 2024