Health

Top tips to help children thrive

Online workshops will help parents to talk about mental health and relationships with their children.

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

Meningitis B cases are rising sharply with health officials warning numbers among teenagers are exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Sharp rise in patients brings surgery boost

A GP surgery that has grown by 2,500 patients in the past six months has developed its consultation facilities.

Jabs available at town hall

Covid vaccinations will be available at a Darby and Joan hall.

Further deaths from covid sadly recorded

Further covid-related deaths have been recorded in the area during the past few days.

Supermarkets recall food over salmonella fears

Aldi, Asda and Morrisons are among supermarkets recalling a number of items over fears they may contain salmonella - read the full list.

Charity shortlisted for national award

A Lincolnshire emergency service charity has been shortlisted for an award for its work with the NHS.

Major incident declared by hospitals trust after high demand for services and water supply incident

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust says it is taking steps to maintain safe services for patients which includes postponing some operations.

Military personnel brought in to support ambulance service

Sixty military personnel have been brought in to support East Midlands Ambulance Service to help the service cope with the pressures of covid.

Lifesaving role for phone kiosk

An old telephone kiosk could prove to be a potential life-saver after being given a new role.

Cricket club buys life-saving kit

Oakham Cricket Club has invested in life-saving equipment with the support of a heart charity and the Leicestershire and Rutland County League.

Business donates PPE to care homes

A family business is helping to protect health workers by donating thousands of items of PPE to care homes, hospices and charities.

Arts centre to host Covid-19 jab clinic

Stamford Arts Centre will once again host a Covid-19 vaccination clinic on Friday (January 14).

Eight month wait for licence

A man who suffered a brain injury has been ‘refused’ his driving licence despite being declared fit to drive.

Support is on hand for people bullied at work

Many people have been made to feel uncomfortable at work, but when this turns to bullying behaviour, what can be done?

New figures reveal hospital's struggle over Christmas

New figures have revealed that the trust which runs Peterborough City Hospital and Stamford Hospital has struggled over the holiday period.

Share views on GP surgery before reinspection

Patients of an ‘inadequate’ GP surgery are being asked for their views before inspectors return.

What are the self-isolation rules after a positive lateral flow test?

Thousands of people are discovering they've got Covid as Omicron sweeps the country - here's what you should do if you get a positive test at home.

What do you want to know about your health?

A Stamford-based health charity is inviting suggestions for its 2022 programme.

Daily Covid tests for 100,000 critical workers

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with his plan B measures amid rising Covid-19 cases.

Councillor defends calling covid restrictions 'tool for evil'

A councillor has called covid restrictions a 'tool for evil' and compared the Canadian prime minister to Hitler.

Health

Top tips to help children thrive

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

Sharp rise in patients brings surgery boost

Sharp rise in patients brings surgery boost

Jabs available at town hall

Jabs available at town hall

Further deaths from covid sadly recorded

Further deaths from covid sadly recorded

Supermarkets recall food over salmonella fears

Supermarkets recall food over salmonella fears

Charity shortlisted for national award

Charity shortlisted for national award

Major incident declared by hospitals trust after high demand for services and water supply incident

Major incident declared by hospitals trust after high demand for services and water supply incident

Military personnel brought in to support ambulance service