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Patients with uncontrolled Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who suffer repeated flare-ups are being offered a new treatment which could help them stay well for longer and avoid emergency hospital care.

Biologic treatments have been introduced by respiratory teams at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell and West Birmingham N...


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People living with asthma, respiratory and heart conditions are being urged to take extra precautions following recent fires which have caused smoke to drift across communities in the region.

The NHS is reminding people that smoke from fires is not simply an unpleasant smell, it can affect your health and for people with existing breathing problems,...


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Pregnant women, new mothers and families with newborn babies are being urged to take extra precautions during periods of extreme heat, as health experts warn of the serious risks high temperatures can pose to both mother and baby.

At the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, during the months of June and July, 938 babies have been born during th...


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Residents planning to watch the upcoming solar eclipse are being urged to take precautions to protect their eyesight and enjoy the event safely. Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage, even during an eclipse. Experts advise that anyone wishing to view the eclipse should use certified solar eclipse glasses that meet ISO1231...


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Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is celebrating national recognition after being shortlisted in the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026 for innovative work implementing Martha’s Rule.

The Trust has been named a finalist in the Nursing Led Patient Safety Initiative of the Year category for its introduction of the Patient Wellness Questionnaire (PWQ)...


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