Health

Afghan refugee Aziza sews an incubator cover for premature babies at a group run by Lancashire County Council’s Refugee Integration Team and local charity Roots to Branches

Refugees and immigration

'Sewing was our lifeline under the Taliban - now we use it for poorly babies here'

A doctor examining radiography of a ribcage (Alamy/PA)

A doctor examining radiography of a ribcage (Alamy/PA)

'The NHS needs to embrace AI and the crucial role it will play'

The Chaudhry family are backing the campaign left to right, front row: Abbid, Annsa (Aisha’s mum); back row: Aneesa, Ali, Ajaz, Aisha

The Chaudhry family are backing the campaign left to right, front row: Abbid, Annsa (Aisha’s mum); back row: Aneesa, Ali, Ajaz, Aisha

Families back Kidney Care UK campaign to help save more lives

Ajit Taunque, had struggled to achieve the toned and strong physique he desired

Ajit Taunque, had struggled to achieve the toned and strong physique he desired

55-year-old leaves friends 'blown away' after shedding 15kg in weight

Nirav and Kanan Chokshi were called separately to donate stem cells to different patients (Handout/PA)

Nirav and Kanan Chokshi were called separately to donate stem cells to different patients (Handout/PA)

Couple beat the odds to both donate potentially life-saving stem cells

Sunia Mukhtar has spoken out

Sunia Mukhtar has spoken out

Children & Young People

Mum speaks out after school's 'catalogue of failures' left daughter burned

Asha Patel, 17, received treatment for stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma (Cancer Research UK/PA)

Asha Patel, 17, received treatment for stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma (Cancer Research UK/PA)

Former England footballer’s message of support for girl, 17, on cancer journey

The first-ever Resilient Mind Mental Health Conference, will take place on Saturday 2 November at the Botanical Gardens

The first-ever Resilient Mind Mental Health Conference, will take place on Saturday 2 November at the Botanical Gardens

'Resilient Minds' : Women only conference to tackle mental health

Amina’s son Junaid, now aged 13, was diagnosed as a baby with a rare life-threatening congenital heart defect

Amina’s son Junaid, now aged 13, was diagnosed as a baby with a rare life-threatening congenital heart defect

Amina appointed as CEO of heart foundation's Asian Business Board

Asha with dad Jayesh. Asha has been inundated with support from family and friends after sharing her video

Asha with dad Jayesh. Asha has been inundated with support from family and friends after sharing her video

Teenager with cancer films heartbreaking video shaving her hair

A dentist has completed the AJ Bell Great North Run in memory of her uncle

A dentist has completed the AJ Bell Great North Run in memory of her uncle

North of England

Inspirational dentist completes Great North Run in memory of uncle

Saima Afzal with Kat

Saima Afzal with Kat

‘Cat found my breast cancer – now I'm living with nerve damage and headaches’

A pioneering new mental health initiative has been formed in Oldham and Manchester, which aims to support Muslims across the country.

A pioneering new mental health initiative has been formed in Oldham and Manchester, which aims to support Muslims across the country.

North of England

'When I was unwell...people said she's possessed'

Dr Matt Newport works with Manchester-based frontline medical charity UK-Med

Dr Matt Newport works with Manchester-based frontline medical charity UK-Med

‘It’s a horrid conveyor belt’: Doctor shares first-hand account of Gaza bombing

Asia Sharif was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma in 2023 (Asia Sharif/PA)

Asia Sharif was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma in 2023 (Asia Sharif/PA)

Woman’s urgent plea for stem cell donors after cancer relapse

Paul Singh was on duty when he stepped up to help a boy in distress

Paul Singh was on duty when he stepped up to help a boy in distress

Northern Railway

Train conductor hailed for kindness towards troubled teenager

Ozempic is not formally approved for this purpose in the UK.

Ozempic is not formally approved for this purpose in the UK.

Ozempic: Why is everyone talking about it?

Luxmi Dhoonmoon said she was puzzled why so many of her patients from ethnic minorities were presenting with late-stage ulcers that hadn’t previously been diagnosed.

Luxmi Dhoonmoon said she was puzzled why so many of her patients from ethnic minorities were presenting with late-stage ulcers that hadn’t previously been diagnosed.

Nurse revels unique solution to spotting skin ulcers

Mudasser said working in one of the most deprived parts of Oldham has shown him the health inequalities in the Asian community.

Mudasser said working in one of the most deprived parts of Oldham has shown him the health inequalities in the Asian community.

North of England

Dentist speaks out over 'significant inequality' over mental health issues

The films, available in English and with subtitles in Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Arabic and Punjabi, – cover a range of topics, including diet, exercise and lifestyle.

The films, available in English and with subtitles in Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Arabic and Punjabi, – cover a range of topics, including diet, exercise and lifestyle.

How these simple lifestyle changes could help avert type 2 diabetes

Haji Ahmed, 67, is believed to be a gym’s longest running member and first joined up back in 1993.

Haji Ahmed, 67, is believed to be a gym’s longest running member and first joined up back in 1993.

'Its our second home': Man has been attending same gym for 31 years

Nikita (left) with Bob and Anjli

Nikita (left) with Bob and Anjli

Artist auctions work for cancer charity after father survives illness

As responsible individuals, we should look to foster positive mental health as we do with our physical health.

As responsible individuals, we should look to foster positive mental health as we do with our physical health.

Health & Wellbeing

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Why the answer to good mental health is in our own hands

Health professionals, Zahida and Ruhela, explained how staff at GP practices work at helping to improve patients’ experiences.

Health professionals, Zahida and Ruhela, explained how staff at GP practices work at helping to improve patients’ experiences.

The GP Practice: A closer look at the work of health professionals

Health professionals, Zahida and Ruhela, explained how staff at GP practices work at helping to improve patients’ experiences.

Health professionals, Zahida and Ruhela, explained how staff at GP practices work at helping to improve patients’ experiences.

The GP Practice: A closer look at the work of health professionals

Organisations and individuals are being encouraged to download and share the videos which have been produced in a range of languages

Organisations and individuals are being encouraged to download and share the videos which have been produced in a range of languages

NHS explains support available at GP practices with new videos

Bradford nurse Zeb Un-Nisa Ali with Traitors star Mollie Pearce. Pics: David Parry/PA Assignments

Bradford nurse Zeb Un-Nisa Ali with Traitors star Mollie Pearce. Pics: David Parry/PA Assignments

Traitors star Mollie joins nurse in TikTok inspired video

Sultan Hussain with his dad Nasar outside Bradford Royal Infirmary

Sultan Hussain with his dad Nasar outside Bradford Royal Infirmary

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Hospital's apology after boy, 7, given wrong medical treatment

Nimra is hoping her story will raise awareness of the long-term impact of cancer on young people.

Nimra is hoping her story will raise awareness of the long-term impact of cancer on young people.

'Life after cancer is tough': Nimra hopes her story will inspire young people

34% of non-white staff at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust had experienced harassment, bullying or abuse from patients, relatives or the public in the last 12 months

34% of non-white staff at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust had experienced harassment, bullying or abuse from patients, relatives or the public in the last 12 months

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Abuse against ethnic minority staff 12% higher than white staff at hospital trust

Dr Mumtaz Patel has scooped an international award at this year’s prestigious Global Women in Healthcare Awards

Dr Mumtaz Patel has scooped an international award at this year’s prestigious Global Women in Healthcare Awards

North of England

Doctor honoured at Global Women in Healthcare Awards

Although exempt, some Muslims with medical conditions such as diabetes may sometimes still choose to fast

Although exempt, some Muslims with medical conditions such as diabetes may sometimes still choose to fast

Diabetes: Expert advice to take care of your health during Ramadan

Yusuf died eight days after he was sent home from Rotherham Hospital with antibiotics (Family handout/PA)

Yusuf died eight days after he was sent home from Rotherham Hospital with antibiotics (Family handout/PA)

Family meeting Health Secretary over death of boy sent home from A&E

The family have not been able find a matching donor and there are calls for more people from the South Asian community aged between aged 16 to 30 to register with stem cell transplant charity Anthony Nolan.

The family have not been able find a matching donor and there are calls for more people from the South Asian community aged between aged 16 to 30 to register with stem cell transplant charity Anthony Nolan.

Appeal goes out to help five-year-old boy who has life-threatening illness

The Shree Swaminarayan Mandir is located on Copster Hill Road

The Shree Swaminarayan Mandir is located on Copster Hill Road

Hindu temple to host event to tackle mental health stigmas

UCLan student Sumayyah Atcha, who has received the Livesey Scholarship

UCLan student Sumayyah Atcha, who has received the Livesey Scholarship

Student inspired to study medicine due to sister’s condition wins scholarship

Ummar Sadique, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Ummar Sadique, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

South Asians struggling with mental health concerns, says poll

Faaiza Bashir, is keen to encourage open conversations about cancer within South Asian communities.

Faaiza Bashir, is keen to encourage open conversations about cancer within South Asian communities.

'I had no idea the symptoms I had...could be signs of cancer'

Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest

Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest

East Dunbartonshire Council

Dozens protest against closure of 'lifeline' community centre

Seven-year-old with leukaemia urge more people to register as donors with blood cancer charity DKMS

Seven-year-old with leukaemia urge more people to register as donors with blood cancer charity DKMS

Aashna, 7, urges more people to register as blood donor

Romesa, pictured inset with her children

Romesa, pictured inset with her children

Father's heart-wrenching tribute to daughter who fought life-long illness

If you need urgent medical help this winter but you’re not sure where to go, use NHS 111.

If you need urgent medical help this winter but you’re not sure where to go, use NHS 111.

NHS 111 is an easy and convenient way to get urgent help

Adam Kaan, 44, has spoken of how he turned his life around.

Adam Kaan, 44, has spoken of how he turned his life around.

‘I lost everything but I rose up’: The inspiring story of Adam Kaan

Singer songwriter Veronica Mehta has spoken of her battle with cancer and her journey back into music.

Singer songwriter Veronica Mehta has spoken of her battle with cancer and her journey back into music.

Singer Veronica reveals how cancer journey inspired her new music

Uqbah Mohammed at the hospital

Uqbah Mohammed at the hospital

Organ Donor Register

Family looking for kidney donor with type O blood match

Certain cancers are more prevalent in women, making awareness and early detection crucial.

Certain cancers are more prevalent in women, making awareness and early detection crucial.

Common cancers in women: What to watch out for?

Mastermind host Clive Myrie wit the famous black chair and, right, Bradford doctor Amir Khan

Mastermind host Clive Myrie wit the famous black chair and, right, Bradford doctor Amir Khan

Dr Amir Khan overjoyed after winning Celebrity Mastermind

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Pharmacist brings ITV's This Morning crews to Bolton for health segment

Rushanara Ali MP and Samina Kiyani at the CPR training

Rushanara Ali MP and Samina Kiyani at the CPR training

St John Ambulance

'I can't bring him back': Brother's tragic death inspires woman to lead CPR training

The research indicates that the cost-of-living crisis has had a disproportionate impact on older BAME people.

The research indicates that the cost-of-living crisis has had a disproportionate impact on older BAME people.

Cost-of-living crisis 'having bigger impact on older BAME people'

Bradford schoolgirl Hafsah Azeem tragically died when she was only 11

Bradford schoolgirl Hafsah Azeem tragically died when she was only 11

Grieving mum's sadness after school moves her daughter's memorial plaque

Nasim is 65 years old and recovering from lung cancer. She is helping to create more awareness of lung cancer and urging people across the community to look out for symptoms.

Nasim is 65 years old and recovering from lung cancer. She is helping to create more awareness of lung cancer and urging people across the community to look out for symptoms.

'I have never smoked, so I didn’t ever think it could be lung cancer'

Dementia affects around 900,000 people in the UK

Dementia affects around 900,000 people in the UK

Five simple tips for a dementia-friendly Diwali

Syeda at her graduation with her dad Mukarram Ali of Blackburn who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in June.

Syeda at her graduation with her dad Mukarram Ali of Blackburn who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in June.

'Don't put off seeing a doctor': Family urge others to seek help