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4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 30^th Dec, 2025

The importance of maintaining vitamin D levels during winter

NEWS 19^th Mar, 2024

Alcester care home hosts free health MOTs

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2020

Cancer fears spark plea from GPs to get checked out at surgeries

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2019

Eat, drink (the right things) and be healthy says top Redditch doctor

NEWS 11^th Feb, 2019

Health help available on the high street from your local pharmacist

NEWS 30^th Dec, 2018

Year Review 2018: Health in Redditch

NEWS 29^th Dec, 2018

Have your say - shape and improve children's prevention services

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2018

Local doctors urge mums-to-be to get flu jab to protect unborn baby

NEWS 18^th Oct, 2018

'One stop shop' for mums to be and new mums opens at the Alex

NEWS 28^th Sep, 2018

Redditch medical centre to close after failure to find new provider

NEWS 12^th Sep, 2018

New and more effective flu vaccine to become available in Redditch

NEWS 5^th Sep, 2018

Call to Redditch families to start talking about possibly saving a life

NEWS UPDATE 31^st Aug, 2018

Michelle McKay, chief executive of WAHT resigns to return to Australia

NEWS 24^th Aug, 2018

Nightmare at the Royal - 'I am NEVER going back to that hospital' says OAP

NEWS 20^th Aug, 2018

Best foot forward to discover a brand new you says top Redditch GP

NEWS 8^th Aug, 2018

Redditch to pilot new project helping patients monitor breathing issues

NEWS 28^th Jul, 2018

Ambulance Service's paramedic job advert viewed by 20,000 people

NEWS 28^th Jul, 2018

December date for opening of new GP-led Urgent Care Centre at Alex

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2018

Wear a hat and don't forget the sun lotion say GPs as heatwave continues

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2018

Measles is no joke - have the jab to protect youself says top Redditch GP

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2018

Your chance to quiz local doctors on health issues that concern you

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2018

Bring a cuppa cheer and a smile to the faces of isolated senior citizens

NEWS 7^th Jul, 2018

Age UK BR&WF appeal for community foot care volunteers in Redditch

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2018

Me, the menopause, and breaking that old 'women's problem' taboo

NEWS 1^st Jul, 2018

Patient divert trial to the Alexandra Hospital extended for further week

NEWS 29^th Jun, 2018

Don't get frazzled plea from doctors as hot weather rolls into the weekend

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2018

Cloud system offers a clear way for patients to see their family doctor

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2018

25 mile drive could be a life saver as new prostate cancer test day named

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2018

Patients were at such risk medical centre had to be closed by court order

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2018

MMR vaccine plea to young adults planning to go abroad this summer

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2018

Fury over week-long trial to take Kidderminster patients to the Alex

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2018

Cook fresh, take the stairs and keep Diabetes at bay say family doctors

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2018

Apps the way to do it for accessing health advice and support in Redditch

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2018

Simple scan could be a life saver for men say local health experts

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2018

'Inadequate' CQC inspectors slam Worcestershire Acute Health Trust - again

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2018

A helping hand for arthritis sufferers in Redditch anxious to escape daily pain

NEWS 29^th May, 2018

Breastfeeding is best as Redditch student midwife Marie wins top award

NEWS 25^th May, 2018

Call for politicians to help Trust as more ambulances diverted to the Alex

NEWS 20^th May, 2018

40 mile round trip for Redditch residents to quiz local doctors

NEWS 18^th May, 2018

Shelley's 17 hour wait in the corridors of Worcestershire Royal before op

NEWS 11^th May, 2018

Former CEO of NHS England appointed chair of troubled health trust

NEWS 11^th May, 2018

Dr Richard Davies: Help is at hand for dealing with stress

NEWS 12^th May, 2018

Callum Cartlidge: Mum's verdict after hearing of failings by Trust

NEWS 9^th May, 2018

MP Rachel Maclean nominates two health care teams for NHS70 award

NEWS 7^th May, 2018

Alex hospital joins 'end pyjama paralysis' drive to get patients active

27^th Apr, 2018

Fantastic day as cyclists saddle up for the Rory the Robot appeal

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2018

Measles outbreak sparks plea for parents to get children MMR jab

NEWS 24^th Apr, 2018

Health staff to sleepout to raise awareness of homelessness in county

NEWS 20^th Apr, 2018

Alex Health Trust chair Caragh Merrick steps down after 20 months

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2018

Free app available for local residents to help combat stress

NEWS 19^th Apr, 2018

Trust chief and MP to hold regular talks on progress of £29m fund

NEWS 18^th Apr, 2018

Saddle up for the Ride for Rory fundraiser from the Alex Hospital

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2018

Cut the risk: Redditch doctors call on patients to tackle diabetes threat

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2018

Vital to be aware of the warning signs of Type 2 Diabetes

NEWS 13^th Apr, 2018

Shane's delight as White Hart event raises bumper sum to beat cancer

NEWS 12^th Apr, 2018

Trust cuts Alex Hospital's cashier service to just three days a week

NEWS 10^th Apr, 2018

Redditch beating stress - Tai Chi classes to expand into Winyates

NEWS 5^th Apr, 2018

Priority targeting leads to dramatic fall in sepsis cases at Alex and Royal

NEWS 5^th Apr, 2018

Anger as pigeon poo and more causes eyesore in Marble Alley

NEWS 3^rd Apr, 2018

Wasps stars give DS Smith Redditch workers top tips for healthy hearts

NEWS 30^th Mar, 2018

Alex A&E consultants had predicted crisis at embattled health trust

NEWS 28^th Mar, 2018

Get on course for a new you with Redditch Couch to 5k sessions

NEWS UPDATE 23^rd Mar, 2018

Health watchdog closes Redditch medical centre following concerns for patient safety

26^th Mar, 2018

Grieving widow hits out over surgery carried out on her husband

23^rd Mar, 2018

These Girls Can: Redditch school launches week-long fitness event

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2018

Redditch MP Rachel Maclean's delight at pay award for NHS staff

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2018

Nan to the rescue as baby Ben born in Bromsgrove Highway lay-by

NEWS 25^th Mar, 2018

Menopause talk set to dispel the myths for local women

NEWS 27^th Mar, 2018

Doctors highlight health centre alternatives as Easter break looms

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2018

Alex receives top patient safety award along with other county hospitals

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2018

Stranded Redditch mum charged £50 taxi fare back from Worcester hospital

NEWS 19^th Mar, 2018

Health chief executive is top of the bosses in nationwide poll

15^th Mar, 2018

Happy birthday! Super Redditch centenarian Hilda celebrates 110 years

NEWS 17^th Mar, 2018

Do yourself a favour and get a good night's sleep say Redditch docs

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2018

Redditch residents invited to quiz doctors at town hall meeting

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2018

Redditch mum's wait for a bigger house for dialysis at home

NEWS 5^th Mar, 2018

Online route to book your next doctor's appointment in Redditch

It's a miracle! - Redditch mum given new lease of life after transplant

NEWS 3^rd Mar, 2018

Used needles left outside Redditch pharmacy 'putting public at risk'

NEWS 28^th Feb, 2018

Alex to get new Urgent Care Centre 'within the next 12 months' say docs

NEWS 28^th Feb, 2018

Stay warm stay safe say doctors as freezing conditions continue

NEWS 28^th Feb, 2018

It's a result as Trust's lab cuts waiting time for breast cancer treatment

NEWS 27^th Feb, 2018

Health classes to combat arthritis starting up in Redditch

NEWS 27^th Feb, 2018

Talk to your pharmicst for minor health issues say Reddich GPs

17^th Feb, 2018

Words of praise for Redditch pharmacy are perfect tonic for staff

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2018

'This is why we need Rory the Robot based here in Redditch'

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2018

End to End challenge for two great causes by Redditch's team Deadlegz

NEWS 14^th Feb, 2018

Virtual fracture clinic aims to cut waiting times and travel for patients

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2018

Redditch's political leaders meet health chiefs over future of Alex

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2018

Councillor's poetry cuts to the heart of mental health in Redditch

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2018

NHS Day demonstration outside the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2018

Alcester mums offer help through new breast friends group

NEWS 1^st Feb, 2018

Alex physios deck out in PJs to get routine message to Redditch patients

NEWS 30^th Jan, 2018

Redditch youngsters can get off the couch and get into sports

NEWS 28^th Jan, 2018

Redditch MP seeks assurances over £29m hospitals funding

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2018

Providing a step to recovery for patients in Worcestershire

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2018

Event offers support for North Worcestershire women going through menopause

NEWS 21^st Jan, 2018

Games will help inspire the young in Redditch

19^th Jan, 2018

Safety fears after drugs kit found near play area in Redditch

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2018

People in Redditch can speak out about mental health