Keep safe this New Year
West Midlands Ambulance Service has issued advice on safe enjoyment during the forthcoming onslaught.
NHS local helps create new digital service for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
NHS local has been working with Birmingham Children’s Hospital to create a new online experience for patients and staff.
“Stay safe, stay together”
A nightclub stunt aimed at making girls aware of their vulnerability when drunk and alone in central Birmingham is proving a success.
Diabetes sufferers at unnecessary risk of dying
Up to 24,000 people with diabetes are dying each year from causes that could be avoided through better management of their condition.
Police launch Xmas Drink/Drugs Driving Campaign
With the festive season almost upon us, West Midlands Police are offering a sobering reminder.
Ambulance Service plans for Day of Action
Local residents are being asked to think before dialling 999 on Wednesday.
Not so much tongue in cheek…
A new study suggests many people in the West Midlands are unaware of one of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections….
Are you ready to look after yourself?
With winter approaching, West Midlands Ambulance Service are reminding us to help the NHS by helping ourselves.
Urban crisis workshop to discuss ‘very real’ security threats ahead of the 2012 Olympics
A one-day workshop will bring together world leaders in the field of emergency response to present and discuss new ways to manage urban-based crises and hazards.
Firework Advice for the Fifth
With Bonfire Night approaching, West Midlands Ambulance Service have issued advice on how to have fun and stay safe.
‘Health Moobile’ coming your way?
Is it a van? Is it a cow? No, it’s the Moomobile, and it’s hitting the streets of Birmingham and the Black Country, to bring mobile healthcare to the area. A transit van with a difference; the Moomobile is painted as a cow on both sides, and even has its rear end decorated to match…
Use Your Head, Use a Helmet
West Midlands Ambulance Service have issued a seasonal warning to cyclists of all ages.
Birmingham runners in support of Alzheimer’s Society
Nearly 1,000 people will be donning their running shoes in support of Alzheimer’s Society on Sunday 23 October, as they take part in the Bupa Great Birmingham Run.
Calling all 10 to 16 year olds with diabetes from Birmingham – wee need you!
Help Diabetes UK prevent heart and kidney disease among people with the condition
Choose Well
West Midlands Ambulance Service are asking people to think before they dial 999.
Brum residents advised: ‘Be prepared’
With an icy blast forecast a local warmth scheme is encouraging residents in Birmingham with cold or damp related illnesses to think ahead
Still no alternative to the Private Finance Initiative
Alan Clawley explains how the PFI system defies economic logic.
BBC’s Mary Rhodes steps out to fight dementia in Birmingham
BBC presenter Mary Rhodes joined people from across Birmingham on the Memory Walk
Don’t be fooled by a hangover
Students in Birmingham are urged to spot the signs of deadly brain bug meningitis – and not to confuse symptoms with a hangover…
Ambulance Service Advice to Young People
A series of road traffic incidents involving Birmingham youngsters has led to warnings being issued.
Air Ambulance Open Day
At last – something worth visiting a motorway service station for.
CFR Update
News from some of the region’s first response teams.
Warming up for memory walk
Simone put on her walking shoes today and warmed up to launch Alzheimer’s Society’s Birmingham Memory Walk.
Tories Push for Looters’ Lawsuit
From Howard Elston, Our Man in the Know with the Blackberry in his hand and a cheese and onion sandwich in the other Top Tories, furious at having to cancel summer holidays, are to sue rioters for loss of leisure time. PM David Cameron had to wipe out part of his Tuscan jaunt; Treasury boss…
Exclusive: Murdoch Boss in Heart Swap Drama
By Ace Elston, our medical reporter James Murdoch, the son of mega media boss Rupert Murdoch, is to be given a real heart in place of his artificial organ, I can personally reveal. Investigations by the Elston Report research team have found that James, who so famously stumbled and disingenuously shrugged his way through the…
Keep Your Cool
A health warning has been issued ahead of what promises to be another scorching weekend.
Soap Star In Brum Fund Run
This year’s Great Birmingham Run has attracted celebrity backing
Take That and Party
Dave Woodhall wonders if it really is 2011
‘Handouts’ or ‘Investments’
Alan Clawley writes… ‘Surely state financial support should be used to underpin social and environmental objectives not to subsidise wealthy corporations’
West Mids diabetic ‘secrets’
Nearly one in three people with diabetes in the West Midlands could be risking their health and experiencing emotional distress by keeping their diabetes a secret