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Encephalitis is an uncommon but serious condition in which the brain becomes inflamed (swollen). It can be life threatening and requires urgent treatment in hospital.

Anyone can be affected, but the very young and very old are most at risk.

NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

Mental health problems are a leading cause of ill-health in the UK. One in six adults in England report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety or depression) in any given week. This unacceptably high level of mental ill-health is our biggest public health challenge

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

Under a new plan published today, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response.

During Hygiene Poverty Awareness Week in October 2023, we spoke to Barnsley people about what hygiene poverty meant to them, their hygiene needs and if they were finding it difficult to buy hygiene products

Herbs and spices can liven up your food and add variety. They are also better for your heart health than salt and sugar.

MORE than one in 20 people in Barnsley say they are living with poor health, making the town one of the worst-affected areas in the country.

Homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited condition.

It means the body can't process the amino acid methionine. This causes a harmful build-up of substances in the blood and urine.

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