Health

Doctors’ leaders have joined the call for a tax on sugar, saying a 20p levy on sugary drinks would be a “useful first step” towards the long-term goal of taxing a wide range of products in the fight to reduce obesity in the UK.

People are being warned to be extra vigilant after a number of reports of the toxic giant hogweed across the UK in the last couple of weeks.

Councillors have lent their support to a woman’s campaign to get defibrillators installed in Stamford town centre.

Langrick & Coe Opticians in Oakham supported the first Macular Week, which ran from Monday to today, in a bid to raise awareness of macular disease.

The trust that runs the bulk of health services in Rutland and Leicestershire says it is working hard to improve after inspectors said many areas of service were not good enough.

Clergy bared their soles in Stamford to raise awareness of some of the world’s most marginalised people.

A second cafe in Stamford has started raising funds for a defibrillator following an appeal.

Technology is helping stroke patients in Lincolnshire to improve their speech and language skills.

The next board meeting for Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) will take place on Tuesday, June 30, and members of the public are invited to attend.

A pilot scheme to create neighbourhood health teams across Lincolnshire is giving patients better access to care, according to a report.

Public Health England (PHE) is encouraging everyone in our region to become ‘tick aware’ this summer and learn how to prevent infections from the diseases associated with them.

​A new report has found that eating up to 100g (4oz) of ​​chocolate a day has been linked to a lowered risk of heart disease and stroke.

A consultant paediatrician at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital, Dr Margaret Crawford, has been awarded the MBE for her child protection role across Lincolnshire.

Following Government threats of cuts to local public health budgets a new report says tobacco companies should be forced to pay the cost of reducing smoking.

The Food Standards Agency has reported that Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose have recalled various gluten-free products as they may contain gluten.

NHS Blood and Transplant has revealed that 40% fewer new volunteers came forward across England and North Wales to give blood last year compared to a decade ago.

A cafe co-owner has appealed to customers and Stamford residents to help raise £1,200 for a defibrillator in the town’s High Street.

Lancaster University scientists are celebrating a major breakthrough with a revolutionary new drug that could prevent the early stages of Alzheimer’s for thousands of people worldwide.

Patients, staff and dignitaries in the new garden at Rutland Memorial Hospital

A keen runner is hoping to set up a Parkrun event at Rutland Water and is holding an event next month to recruit volunteers.