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NHS 111 service affected by cyber attack on computer system
PROBLEMS with IT systems at GP surgeries in Basingstoke and the NHS 111 service have been caused by a national cyber attack across the entire NHS computer system.

Ambulance service set to become first to introduce 'dementia button' on patient records

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer. (PA)

How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer

Figures suggest the number of Monkeypox cases in the UK is starting to plateau (PA)

Figures suggest the number of Monkeypox cases in the UK is starting to plateau

Basingstoke abortion clinic told to improve following inspection

Basingstoke abortion clinic told to improve following inspection

Some of John's friends taking part in the walk and, inset, John with his family, taken by Tony Hackett

Friends walking 40 miles in memory of former Gazette sports reporter who died aged 39

Credit: Steve West

Hampshire Hospitals appoints new chief financial officer

Meet the health coach who helped Basingstoke men lose 756kg in two years

Meet the health coach who helped Basingstoke men lose 756kg in two years

Kit Malthouse MP met with health bosses at the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) after receiving reports of new patients and child patients unable to see NHS dentists

MP says 'funding and accountability' key to improving dentist access in area

James Cattrall with his son Teddy.

Young dad from Hampshire appealing for help following serious crash

Hotspots for radioactive radon gas revealed in interactive map. Picture: UKradon/Canva

See the hotspots for radioactive radon gas across Hampshire

NHS understaffing will pose ‘serious risk to patient safety’ MPs claim (PA)

NHS understaffing and 'workforce crisis' will pose ‘serious risk' to patient safety

St Michael's Hospice Moonlight Walk

Hospice brings back popular fundraising walk with special theme for 30th anniversary

Work underway to expand cardiac facilities at Basingstoke hospital

Work underway to expand cardiac facilities at Basingstoke hospital

The Salvation Army said it has seen a growing number of children referred to it by teachers, health visitors and GPs (PA)

Worries of 'unprecedented demand' for food banks due to school holiday hunger

REVEALED: The best and worst GP surgeries in Basingstoke as rated by patients in NHS survey

REVEALED: The best and worst GP surgeries in Basingstoke as rated by patients in NHS survey

Patients express frustrations over changes at Basingstoke surgery

Patients express frustrations over changes at Basingstoke surgery

More patients seen face-to-face at Basingstoke surgeries, according to statistics

More patients seen face-to-face at Basingstoke surgeries, according to statistics

Spain updates travel rules for Brits who catch Covid while abroad – find out more (PA)

Spain updates travel rules for Brits who catch Covid while abroad – find out more

Aldi has issued a recall on one of its products because of a temperature control issue (PA)

Aldi is recalling products over health fears as 'do not eat' warning is issued

Stay safe plea amid sustained pressures on local health and care services

Stay safe plea amid sustained pressures on local health and care services

Staff members of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and South-Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), and Wessex Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) for the Hampshire falls and frailty van launch with. July 14

Van is reducing the pressure on emergency departments by responding to people who fall

The UK Health Security Agency has announced who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn. Picture: PA Wire

Who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn

HHFT runs the hospitals in Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover

Updated 'Complete fabrication': Hospital trust forced to issue statement over stolen baby claim

Some 3,000 women a year will benefit from life-extending drug Alpelisib (PA)

Thousands of women to benefit from new breast cancer drugs through the NHS

Stock picture of hospital ward

Hampshire NHS chiefs ask public for support amid spike in Covid hospitalisations

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.

Hampshire hospital declares critical incident due to 'extreme pressure'

ITV This Morning doctor issues warning over 'hand, foot and mouth disease this summer. (PA)

Doctor issues warning over 'highly contagious' summer infection affecting children

SCAS has declared a critical incident

Ambulance service declares critical incident as pressure on resources mounts

Defibrillators to be installed at Hampshire waste recycling sites after death of man

Woman with potentially life-threatening injuries taken to hospital on air ambulance following B3400 collision

Woman with potentially life-threatening injuries taken to hospital on air ambulance following B3400 collision

Covid-related absences had been fully paid for all NHS workers, regardless of their length of service (PA)

NHS staff slam ‘incomprehensible’ scrapping of special Covid leave

Ortise Williams with young carers from Basingstoke

JLS star surprises group of young carers from Basingstoke

Maria Miller MP

Size of new hospital has not yet been decided, MP says

Croatia and Portugal update Covid entry requirements for UK - What to know. Credit: Canva

Croatia and Portugal update Covid entry requirements for UK - What to know

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

New Basingstoke hospital might be smaller than original plan, politicians fear

Retired nurse complains about hospital's mask policy because her glasses steam up

Retired nurse whose glasses steam up wearing mask complains about hospital's policy

Warning that cuts to homeless funding in Basingstoke will result in more people on the streets

Warning that cuts to homeless funding in Basingstoke will result in more people on the streets

Miracle £1 hangover tablet goes on sale in the UK - how it works. (PA)

Miracle £1 pill that cures hangovers goes on sale in the UK - how it works

Advice for pet owners after dog dies following contact with giant hogweed. Picture: Canva

Warning over giant hogweed as dog dies following contact with toxic plant

Covid-19 hospital numbers continue to rise, with early signs of a rise in intensive care admissions among older age groups. Picture: PA

Two new Omicron variants blamed for half a million Covid-19 infections spike

Enjoy a summer of wellness with Holland & Barrett huge sale on over 1000 products (Holand & Barrett)

Enjoy a summer of wellness with Holland & Barrett huge sale on over 1000 products

Fundraiser organisers Brian James, Richard Bone, and Ted Blackmore-Squires (L-R) are hoping to raise money for Basing Rainbow Cancer Unit

Series of fundraising performances featuring Basingstoke musicians for cancer unit announced

Martin Lucas, 60, of Hythe, died at a household waste recycling centre after suffering a heart attack.

Life-saving devices to be installed at tips following man's death

Soaring number of patients facing long waits for autism diagnosis in Hampshire, Southampton and the Isle of Wight

More mental health teams to be set up in Hampshire schools

‘Ambiguous’ safeguarding practices at ambulance service highlighted in watchdog inspection

‘Ambiguous’ safeguarding practices at ambulance service highlighted in watchdog inspection

PAPER PREVIEW: Mum urges not to miss cervical screening appointments after discovering she had cancer

PAPER PREVIEW: Mum urges not to miss cervical screening appointments after discovering she had cancer

Frustration over smear test appointments as thousands miss vital screening

Updated Frustration over smear test appointments as thousands miss vital screening

Basingstoke mum's cancer warning after missing smear test for six years

Face mask rules for patients, staff and visitors dropped at Basingstoke hospital

Face mask rules for patients, staff and visitors dropped at Basingstoke hospital

Some 800,000 people suffer from arthritis or similar conditions across the UK and four in five of these live with fatigue every day (PA)

Arthritis patients are encouraged to do one thing to help combat fatigue

Some 800,000 people suffer from arthritis or similar conditions across the UK and four in five of these live with fatigue every day (PA)

Arthritis patients are encouraged to do one thing to help combat fatigue

Cllr Adrian Collett. Picture: Hampshire County Council

Councillor hospitalised after Ben Nevis fall