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England’s top midwife is urging expectant mums to get the COVID-19 vaccine after data shows the overwhelming majority of pregnant women hospitalised with the virus have not had a jab.

Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health.

A same-day life-saving test to rule out a potentially fatal disease in pregnant women is being rolled out across the NHS.

A new pilot service launched recently in North West London to help women who are experiencing psychological difficulties following pregnancy loss, still birth and neonatal loss, as well as birth trauma and women who have a fear of childbirth (Tokophobia).

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

Thousands of young people can now book in for their life-saving Covid jab.

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

Patients, carers, service user groups, and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on the proposal to move Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s specialist infectious diseases inpatients service.

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The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

NHS Blood and Transplant has launched its first national campaign for people to donate plasma for medicines, including at its plasma donor centres in Croydon, Stratford and Twickenham.