My mum recently died after a UTI and now my wife’s got one – could she have caught it from the loo seat?

AS the cold weather takes hold, it creates the perfect breeding ground for viruses like flu, RSV and norovirus.

While in most cases we feel better after a week or so, for some they can be serious.

NHS bosses fear the service is heading for a hard winter – October saw some of the highest A&E waits ever. But despite the strain on services, it is vital to know when to seek emergency care.