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Flu jab clinics extend evening hours after record first-week demand

Wrenhaven's health service is adding late sessions at three community clinics after appointments for the first week of the autumn vaccination programme were fully booked within days.

Niamh Gallagher · 6 days ago

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Seasonal kitchen: fresh and colourful from stall to plate

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Blood donation drive aims for 3,000 new donors before winter

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Mobile dental clinic begins touring Asher Valley villages

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Wrenhaven General installs a second MRI scanner to cut waiting lists

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A day in the lab: samples examined with care

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Pharmacists to treat seven common ailments without a GP appointment

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Hiking the ridge trail: health one step at a time

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25 October 2026, Sunday

06:14 12 photosHealth A walk in the autumn forest: colours that soothe the mind Frames to accompany a slow walk through woods where the leaves have turned gold, copper and crimson. Ingrid Halvorsen

24 October 2026, Saturday

07:12 Health Walk-in mental health centre opens in Harbourside with evening sessions The Harbour Room offers free, confidential support without an appointment or referral, and stays open until 10pm on weekdays. Jamal Carter

23 October 2026, Friday

13:05 Health Gentle swimming programme for back pain shows promising early results Most people who completed a twelve-week pool course at the Bayside Leisure Centre said their pain had eased, though organisers caution that a proper trial is still needed. Diego Fernández

22 October 2026, Thursday

16:18 Health Teenagers who keep phones out of the bedroom sleep longer, local study finds Pupils in a University of Wrenhaven study slept around 40 minutes more on school nights when their phones charged elsewhere, though the researchers stress the findings are preliminary. Isabel Duarte

07:57 Health New patient guidance system at Wrenhaven General shortens outpatient waits Coloured floor routes, text-message check-in and screens that show real-time queue positions have reduced average waiting times in outpatient clinics, early figures from the hospital suggest. Ruth Abernathy

00:14 Health Free hearing checks offered to over-60s in community centres Audiologists will run drop-in sessions in eight community centres this winter, with the aim of spotting hearing loss earlier. Amara Nwosu

21 October 2026, Wednesday

21:03 Health Family doctors urge residents to book routine check-ups before the winter rush Practices across Wrenhaven say appointment demand typically climbs sharply in the colder months, and they are encouraging people to arrange non-urgent reviews and screening now. Ana Sousa

20 October 2026, Tuesday

17:42 Health Regular pulse eaters tend to have more varied diets, Wrenhaven study finds Researchers at the University of Wrenhaven found that people who ate beans, lentils or chickpeas several times a week reported a wider range of foods overall, though the study cannot show cause and effect. Viktor Lind

11:02 Health Walking every day matters more than walking fast, local study suggests A year-long study of more than 900 adults found that those who walked most days, even at a gentle pace, reported better fitness and sleep than those who walked briskly but irregularly. Ruth Abernathy

19 October 2026, Monday

23:43 Health Dietitians urge a more colourful plate as seasonal produce fills market stalls With squash, apples, beetroot and leafy greens piled high at Old Quay, local dietitians say a little variety in colour is a simple, affordable way to eat a wider range of nutrients. Ana Sousa

14:18 Health Keep drinking water as the weather cools, health experts remind residents Thirst can be easier to miss in colder weather, especially for older people, and local health professionals are encouraging regular drinks through the day rather than waiting until feeling parched. Viktor Lind

15 October 2026, Thursday

13:25 Health Movement starts in daily life, not in the gym Inactivity is not only a personal failing; it is shaped by how our cities, workplaces and buildings are designed. Jonas Lindqvist