If you’ve just paid for another prescription and are feeling the financial strain, you’re not alone. Earlier this year (2024) prescriptions in England increased to £9.90 (prescriptions are free in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and although you can’t put a...
We tend to think of sickness bugs as winter illnesses – probably because we spend more time indoors and in contact with people who may be carrying infections, such as norovirus. It is nicknamed the ‘winter vomiting bug’ after all. But, actually, stomach bugs caused by...
Right now in the UK there are millions of people out of work and one of the main reasons for this is illness. That’s according to latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) which reveals nearly 1 million 25-29 year olds and 1.4 million 50-64 year olds...
On World Hepatitis Day 2023 the UK government announced its ambitious goal to eliminate hepatitis C, one of five types of hepatitis – a serious liver condition. This particular type is often spread through infected needles but can be easily tested for and...
With research showing that a third (31%) of men are putting off going to see their doctor – either because they can’t get an appointment or don’t want to cause a fuss – thousands of men are currently risking their long-term health by delaying a diagnosis...
At ZoomDoc, we are proud to support Pride Month from celebrating LGBTQ medical pioneers past and present, to ensuring our healthcare services are available to all patients, whatever their gender identity and sexual orientation. Pride Month may have a celebratory feel...
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