NHS Archives - The Bromsgrove Standard

23^rd Jun, 2026

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NEWS 22^nd May, 2026

Bromsgrove pharmacy and MIU times for the bank holiday weekend

NEWS 16^th Dec, 2025

Advice issued as NHS services in Worcestershire are set to be hit by doctors' strike action

NEWS 11^th Dec, 2025

Bromsgrove's Jo backs screening campaign after bowel cancer battle

NEWS 26^th Nov, 2025

Government unveils massive 250 Neighbourhood Health Centres plan to cut NHS waiting times - NATIONAL NEWS

NEWS 26^th Oct, 2025

Bromsgrove soldier to run Lake Garda Half Marathon on Remembrance Sunday for Armed Forces charity

NEWS 21^st Oct, 2025

Bigger take-up of flu vaccine this year compared to last NHS figures show

PICTURES AND VIDEO - Bromsgrove's new £1.6million Minor Injuries Unit opens its doors

NEWS 10^th Sep, 2025

Royal Orthopaedic ranks in nation's top 20 hospitals after assessment

NEWS 28^th Jul, 2025

Royal Orthopaedic is leading research into necessity of radiotherapy for pathological fractures

NEWS 25^th May, 2025

May bank holiday opening times for pharmacies in Northfield and Bromsgrove and Minor Injuries Unit

NEWS 2^nd May, 2025

MP backs Bromsgrove psychotherapist's call for tighter regulation of counselling sector

NEWS 28^th Apr, 2025

Latest Couch to 5k course launching in Bromsgrove

NEWS 11^th Feb, 2025

Relief as Longbridge youth centre among city council's retained services

NEWS 26^th Jan, 2025

Amateur Bromsgrove artist who was going blind has her sight saved by Worcester clinic

NEWS 18^th Jan, 2025

'I look forward to continuing working with the NHS to improve healthcare locally' - Bromsgrove MP's Westminster Diary

NEWS 17^th Dec, 2024

Bradley Thomas MP meets dentists and NHS chiefs to discuss dentistry provision locally

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2024

Disabled Bromsgrove child had to live in an unsuitable home because of councils errors

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2024

Budget will not deliver for constituents says Bromsgrove MP

NEWS 7^th Oct, 2024

Bradley Thomas MP 'excited' to host his first Bromsgrove Pensioners' Fair

NEWS 15^th Aug, 2024

Retired Bromsgrove GP 'concerned' as general practitioners call for industrial action

NEWS 16^th Jun, 2024

Dr David Nicholl backs Lib Dem manifesto's focus on saving the NHS

NEWS 8^th Jun, 2024

Picnic baskets at the ready for Rubery's annual Women’s Hospital Charity event

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2024

Access to a GP within a week is high priority for Bromsgrove Lib Dems

NEWS 30^th Jan, 2024

Nurse from Bromsgrove 'overwhelmed' as £21k is raised for her daughter with incurable brain tumour

NEWS 6^th May, 2023

NHS Volunteer Responders urging people to make 'Coronation Calls' to help combat loneliness

NEWS 22^nd Apr, 2023

'Hollywood' actor lands role in Mr Hyde: The Untold Story

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2023

Former Health Secretary Sajid Javid's suggestions for saving the NHS - including patient payments - cause a stir

NEWS 15^th Dec, 2022

'We're fighting for fair pay and our futures', say striking Bromsgrove nurses

NEWS 2^nd Nov, 2022

Bromsgrove learning difficulties nurse earns Rising Star Award

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2022

Northfield's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital raises over £1,000 at NHS birthday event

NEWS 3^rd Jul, 2022

Hand-crafted bell holster for Bromsgrove Town Crier Kevin to say 'thanks' for 43 years in the NHS

IN PICTURES AND VIDEO - The Queen's Platinum Jubilee beacon lighting at Northfield's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

NEWS 11^th Nov, 2019

West Midlands Ambulance to fully integrate 999 and 111 numbers for better service

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2022

Health Secretary Sajid Javid's praise for NHS as 21 Ukrainian children arrive in the UK for life-saving cancer treatment

NEWS 4^th Feb, 2022

Bromsgrove Sports and Leisure Centre urging people to get 'exercise on prescription'

NEWS 11^th Dec, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.....

NEWS 27^th Nov, 2021

Residents urged to complete survey about Bromsgrove District Council and other agencies' response to Covid-19

NEWS 19^th Nov, 2021

Deputy Labour leader alleges Health Secretary and Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid has 'conflict of interest' over shares option in AI firm

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2021

Flurries of festive fund-raising as Northfield's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital launches Christmas campaign

NEWS 22^nd Oct, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

IN PICTURES - Northfield hospital welcomes Royal visitor to officially open new ward and operating theatre complex

NEWS 23^rd Sep, 2021

Bromsgrove protestors call for a halt to Government's Health and Care Bill

NEWS 7^th Sep, 2021

Sajid Javid on why he backs the 1.25 per cent National Insurance rise for the NHS and Social Care system

NEWS 28^th Aug, 2021

Team of community and arts sector experts formed to help put Bromsgrove's Artrix back where it belongs

NEWS 24^th Jul, 2021

Bromsgrove Police issue warning about scam texts received by some residents

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2021

'Not all heroes wear capes' day at Rubery nursery is big thank you to the NHS

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2021

Covid vaccines available at walk-in event at Artrix this weekend

NEWS 6^th Jul, 2021

'Salad rainbow' at Northfield's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital thanked frontline staff on NHS' 73rd birthday

NEWS 5^th Jul, 2021

Worcester Cathedral's bells to ring out tonight to show support for the NHS on its 73rd birthday

NEWS 11^th Jun, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 30^th May, 2021

The pharmacies open this bank holiday Monday in Bromsgrove and Northfield and Minor Injury Unit available

NEWS 21^st May, 2021

'Time to take those tentative steps back to normality' - Northfield MP Gary Sambrook's Westminster Diary

NEWS 22^nd May, 2021

Worcester Cathedral launches new recovery fund appeal to help safeguard its future after the pandemic

NEWS 13^th May, 2021

Family overwhelmed as appeal to raise £20,000 for life-saving cancer treatment for Worcestershire paramedic reaches target in less than three weeks

23^rd Apr, 2021

Campaign launched to raise £20k for life-saving treatment for Worcestershire paramedic diagnosed with cancer

NEWS 19^th Mar, 2021

Bromsgrove Liberal Democrats unveil their candidates and priorities for county council elections

11^th Mar, 2021

Covid survivor saved by Alexandra Hospital staff calls for better pay deal for nurses

NEWS 10^th Feb, 2021

Northfield's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital trust first in the Midlands to sign up to key workers celebration

NEWS 8^th Feb, 2021

'Anyone 70 or over who has not yet been offered a Covid jab urged to contact the NHS or their GP' - Hancock

NEWS 5^th Feb, 2021

Worcestershire County Councillor urges Government to stick to its plan and ignore pleas from 'jump the queue' groups

NEWS 29^th Jan, 2021

Bromsgrove Lib Dems launch petition, calling for all teachers to get Covid jab priority

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2021

West Mercia Police warning over scam NHS Vaccine email after more than 1,000 incidents in 24 hours

23^rd Jan, 2021

VIDEO - We go behind the scenes at Hereford and Worcestershire's new vaccination centre at Bromsgrove's Artrix

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2021

Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid: 'There should be no complacency, despite vaccines'

24^th Jan, 2021

VIDEO - Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate's powerful film captures the sadness and uncertainty of life in the pandemic

NEWS 15^th Jan, 2021

Worcestershire doctor urges elderly and vulnerable to 'turn up their thermostats and make sure they have flu jab'

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2021

Exclusive - Millennium Point will be region's flagship vaccination centre

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2021

LEP sheds light on help available to Bromsgrove and south Birmingham businesses during the Covid Lockdown 3

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2020

Former Midlands Air Ambulance Charity chairman awarded OBE in The Queen's New Year's Honours List

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT 31^st Dec, 2020

2020 Review - We reveal Bromsgrove's best-read stories over the past 12 months

NEWS 27^th Dec, 2020

Heathbrook House and Bromsgrove School team up to create 2020 time capsule

19^th Dec, 2020

Genmed's £5,000 donation 'helps save Christmas' at Northfield's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

NEWS 17^th Dec, 2020

GPs starting to roll-out Covid vaccine across Worcestershire

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2020

New walk-through Covid test centre opens in Bromsgrove

NEWS 27^th Oct, 2020

Don't delay in seeing your GP if you have cancer signs and symptoms, say Bromsgrove and Rubery doctors

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2020

'Findings show people were failed when it came to Covid information during first wave' - Healthwatch Worcestershire

NEWS 11^th Oct, 2020

Bromsgrove's Burcot Hall Hospital helping clear surgical backlog caused by pandemic

NEWS 28^th Sep, 2020

Bromsgrove author's debut novel - eco thriller 'Tipping Point' - now on sale

NEWS 18^th Sep, 2020

Worcestershire Royal Hospital's A&E to get £2.5million upgrade

NEWS 30^th Aug, 2020

Smoking rates revealed - how do Bromsgrove and Birmingham fare?

28^th Aug, 2020

New-look 'Knowledge Hub' at Northfield's Royal Orthopaedic Hospital opens after multi-million pound revamp

NEWS 21^st Aug, 2020

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 24^th Jul, 2020

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters......

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2020

Celebration time as Bromsgrove's former nurse Grace Cooper turns 106

NEWS 22^nd Jul, 2020

Worcestershire Acute Hospital staff among NHS staff receiving 'pick me up pallets' to say thank you

NEWS 18^th Jul, 2020

Inaugural Tour De Worcestershire 100mile cycling challenge to raise funds for Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2020

All smiles - Bromsgrove's New Road Dental surgery scoops two more prestigious awards

NEWS 7^th Jul, 2020

Bromsgrove Tennis Club raffle raises £1,000 for Worcestershire Hospitals Trust charity

NEWS 4^th Jul, 2020

Picture perfect - West Midlands Ambulance Service's Jack chosen by photographer Rankin for NHS' 72nd birthday tribute

NEWS 3^rd Jul, 2020

People across Bromsgrove, Rubery and south Birmingham urged to 'Clap for our Carers' this Sunday for NHS' 72nd birthday

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2020

Bromsgrove fitness instructor's virtual Pilates in Pyjamas will raise funds for the NHS Charities Together

NEWS 29^th Jun, 2020

Worcestershire's hospitals thank the military for its frontline Covid-19 help by signing the Armed Forces Covenant

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2020

Boss of leisure company which has gym in Rubery calls for Government rethink to let leisure centres reopen

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2020

500 Covid-19 patients in Worcestershire are back home following treatment

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2020

Worcestershire hospitals taking part in Covid-19 drug trials as findings show dexamethasone can help save lives

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2020

Bromsgrove ITU nurse whose car and glasses were stolen after 14-hour shift is the face of Specsavers' new national TV advert

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2020

Bromsgrove District Council confirms new parking app for when charges return next month

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2020

Aldi provides much-needed material so South Birmingham group can make more scrubs

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2020

Bromsgrove medical supplies firm steps up production to help in fight against Covid-19

Kind-hearted Bromsgrove boys praised for their kindness during Covid-19 crisis