MEASLES and the MMR Vaccine

In recent years the uptake of childhood vaccinations has steadily declined in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR). The decline locally in our area has been more dramatic than the national trend. This leaves our children and, through them, our entire population, more exposed to the risk of catching many vaccine-preventable diseases.

Prostate Cancer – Check Your Risk

It’s the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don’t have symptoms.

1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. You’re at higher risk if; you’re over 50, you’re black, or your dad or brother had it.

Prostate cancer is not always life-threatening. But when it is, the earlier you catch it the more likely it is to be cured.

Answer three quick questions to check your risk.

If you’re a trans woman or non-binary, your risk may be different – read our information for trans or non-binary people instead.