Local news you can trust
Express & StarNewspaper of the Year - Midland Media Awards
NewsSportEntertainmentYour WorldNewsletters
Readers' lettersLocal HubsCrimePoliticsHealthBusinessEducationVoicesUK NewsFeaturesNostalgiaPropertyEnvironmentTransportMotorsWorld NewsViral newsFeed a FamilyCost of livingSponsored articles
Close
  • News
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Your World
  • Newsletters
JobsClassifiedsBook An AdBook A Free AdBook A Family AnnouncementAnnouncementsDirectoryCelebrations

Top Health stories

'Worrying': Report identifies ‘clear failings’ in care for frail adults in England

A significant number of elderly people with frailty are not getting follow-up support they need after diagnosis, according to a new review.

Health|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Worrying': Report identifies ‘clear failings’ in care for frail adults in England
Supporting image for story: 'The human contact feels as good as any treatment or cure': Adrian Chiles reveals skin cancer diagnosis and operation relief
'The human contact feels as good as any treatment or cure': Adrian Chiles reveals skin cancer diagnosis and operation relief
Health|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Night of celebration and festive cheer for Wolverhampton heart charity as it thanks members and supporters
Night of celebration and festive cheer for Wolverhampton heart charity as it thanks members and supporters
Wolverhampton|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'They owe Sonia Kumar an apology' - Row over Sedgley Ladies Walk heats up with misogyny claims
'They owe Sonia Kumar an apology' - Row over Sedgley Ladies Walk heats up with misogyny claims
Health|20 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'We are seeing an increased demand for emergency care': Ambulances queue outside a West Midlands hospital as A&E demand rises amid winter pressures
'We are seeing an increased demand for emergency care': Ambulances queue outside a West Midlands hospital as A&E demand rises amid winter pressures
Health|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Charity encourages parents to spot signs and symptoms of childhood cancer
Charity encourages parents to spot signs and symptoms of childhood cancer
Your World|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Calm for Christmas: Join Black Country Healthcare’s fundraising campaign to bring mental health sensory support to patients at Bushey Fields Hospital
Calm for Christmas: Join Black Country Healthcare’s fundraising campaign to bring mental health sensory support to patients at Bushey Fields Hospital
Your World|Dec 3

More Health stories

Supporting image for story: Cancer-linked pesticides found on fruit spark public health concerns
Cancer-linked pesticides found on fruit spark public health concerns
News|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Boxing brothers continuing to honour legacy of late brother through in-ring success and community work in Walsall
Boxing brothers continuing to honour legacy of late brother through in-ring success and community work in Walsall
Plus
Health|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: 'I was at his birth and at his death': Grandmother of tragic Walsall five-year-old speaks at inquest into his death
'I was at his birth and at his death': Grandmother of tragic Walsall five-year-old speaks at inquest into his death
Plus
Walsall|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire NHS bosses claim £306m savings plan is leading to better patient outcomes
Staffordshire NHS bosses claim £306m savings plan is leading to better patient outcomes
Health|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Senior NHS doctor wants to convert historic Walsall building in 17-bed HMO
Senior NHS doctor wants to convert historic Walsall building in 17-bed HMO
Property|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Birmingham hospitals see success from improvements made to cancer care
Birmingham hospitals see success from improvements made to cancer care
Health|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: ‘Health risk’: Aldi urges customers to return Christmas chocolate treat due to contamination concerns
‘Health risk’: Aldi urges customers to return Christmas chocolate treat due to contamination concerns
News|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: One-of-a-kind 25ft Christmas tree made from 10,000 balloons in the West Midlands aims to raise £100k for charity
One-of-a-kind 25ft Christmas tree made from 10,000 balloons in the West Midlands aims to raise £100k for charity
Video|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: Local singer-songwriter releases Christmas song in support of local hospice
Local singer-songwriter releases Christmas song in support of local hospice
Your World|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: Penn Hall's Isla-Mai begins pioneering clinical trial
Penn Hall's Isla-Mai begins pioneering clinical trial
Your World|Dec 2

UK News

Supporting image for story: Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild
Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live
Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list
Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims
UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project
Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds
Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Science & Technology|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
Viral news|Nov 6

World News

Supporting image for story: Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs
Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons
Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot
Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot
World News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation
Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time
World News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand
Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand
World News|17 hours ago
Express & Star
IPSO regulated.
Follow us on
Get involved
Contact usSend us your newsSend us your photosDeliver the Express & Star
Useful links
MNA Digital ServicesBook a classifiedBuy a subscriptionMaking a complaintGet our app
About the website
About usTerms of website useCookie policyPrivacy policyData protection policyCommunity GuidelinesModern Slavery Statement
Follow us on
FacebookTwitter
Back to top
© 2025 Express & Star. All rights reserved.