NHS call handlers have told patient safety investigators of their distress at hearing people deteriorate while waiting for ambulances, with staff saying they often worry: “How many people are we going ...

Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the UK, but the NHS warns patients to call 999 if they ...

This drug is commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes, but the NHS says to seek immediate medical help for three side effects ...

People prescribed a common heart medication are advised to watch for serious warning signs of blood and kidney problems. The ...

A new campaign by the NHS in England is encouraging people who experience the first sign of a stroke not to delay calling 999, after analysis of calls made in the last year showed the average time to ...

Brits have been urged to “call 999 now” if they spot a potentially dangerous hot weather symptom on the skin. With the UK experiencing high temperatures this summer it is important to be aware of any ...

The NHS is warning anyone who takes amlodipine that they should call 999 if they experience a major, serious symptom.

AILING health service phoneline NHS 24 may always have to call back some patients at busy times, managers said yesterday. The warning came as new figures revealed the wait which less urgent callers ...

Talk is about to get a whole lot cheaper... The NHS could slash costs following an upgrade to its N3 broadband network, part of the National Programme for IT. Voice over IP (VoIP) has been added to ...