Health

A boy who was misunderstood by his classmates is having a happier time thanks to a book written by one of his mums.

A man who donated stem cells that saved the life of a stranger on the other side of the world will meet him for the first time this month.

An NHS and private dental practice is progressing with plans to expand — and is set to open at a larger, newly-renovated premises this summer.

Almost a fifth of a county’s population has high blood pressure according to GPs.

Keen growers who may not have a garden of their own are being invited to apply for a plot.

A family-run day care provider has opened a new centre catering for adults.

A care home has delighted its residents with an unexpected visit from two penguins.

A gala black-tie evening is aiming to bring hope by supporting a Citizen’s Advice network.

An art group for people with dementia and their carers is to host an exhibition of their works as part of a national awareness week.

A charity ball organised by a cancer survivor has smashed its £10,000 fundraising target after an ‘amazing’ community response.

A friendship group has helped a cancer support charity reach a major milestone.

A health watchdog has raised concerns about planned changes to Rutland’s same treatment services.

A town’s car park is now closed as ‘early stages’ of a £26million revamp project gets underway.

An MP who suffered from a life-threatening condition during pregnancy has welcomed her third child.

A country mansion previously used to house asylum seekers could be turned into a care home, boarding school or training centre if plans are approved.

People who struggle with technology are invited to a free session to help them access healthcare services online.

It may be hard to visualise beyond the plaster board and exposed pipe work, but this building will soon welcome its first patients.

A new emergency department will be accepting its first patients today - with staff ‘giddy’ at the chance to get to work.

A chemotherapy unit will offer insight into cancer care and answer visitor questions at its first open morning.

A dad of three was given a glimmer of hope in his battle with a terminal illness as he is a step closer to being able to undergo pioneering treatment.