Health

Mother tells emotional story of how son’s death helped save the lives of others

A mother has told the emotional story of how her son’s death helped save the lives of others.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is hosting its first-ever town centre wellbeing event, aimed at supporting individuals affected by cancer.

Here are the readers’ letters from the Lynn News of Friday, September 27, 2024.

A young mother has been left petrified by a rat infestation at her home - and has slammed her housing association for failing to take action.

West Norfolk pubs, clubs, drinkers and politicians have had their say on a potential ban on smoking in outdoor areas.

A village pharmacy is hoping to install a prescription collection automated dispenser which it says will help improve facilities for patients.

Lynn’s hospital rebuild looks to be back on track after the Health Secretary announced it is “out of scope” of a review.

The education faculty at Lynn’s hospital has been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards.

In her monthly ‘The Ward Round’ column, Queen Elizabeth Hospital CEO Alice Webster discusses some exciting developments.

Older people have a ‘heads-up’ when it comes to care work – according to a retired banker-turned-carer, who took up her new role at the age of 61.

Organisers of a town parkrun are raising awareness of the free event - and are hoping to recruit more volunteers.

A 73-year-old left with broken teeth and an inability to eat certain foods has blamed Norfolk’s failing dental industry.

Lynn’s hospital has launched a new strategy which bosses aim to implement in the years leading up to a much-needed rebuild.

A partnership between Norfolk's ambulance and fire services which sees trained firefighters respond to medical emergencies is being expanded.

Bank staff at Lynn’s hospital have voiced worries about their financial future after a dramatic reduction in shifts.

A “very important” protest saw Lynn residents demand justice for a trainee doctor who was raped and murdered in India.

The Prime Minister has announced that rebuilding hospitals originally made with with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete will be his “priority”.

A group set up to campaign for a new hospital building has confirmed that it is reuniting over fears that timeline deadlines are not being reached.

An “integral” GP was given a fitting send-off as she retires after two decades at her practice.

A mum has shared her story to raise awareness of a condition that affects one in eight women and is one of the most common causes of infertility.

As any woman of a certain age will tell you menopause matters – and aptly that is the title of an upcoming patients’ meeting open to all.