Wes Streeting Vows New Year Talks to End Junior Doctors' Strike
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commits to fresh talks in January to resolve the junior doctors' pay dispute, as strikes continue amid record flu hospitalisations. Read the latest.
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NHS faces 'unprecedented' super flu wave: 9 key facts
New NHS data reveals a sharp 18% rise in 'super flu' hospitalisations, with nearly 1,000 more cases. Discover the latest stats and what it means for the health service.
UK Super Flu Surge Shows Signs of Slowing Before Christmas
New NHS data suggests the UK's severe flu outbreak may be stabilising, with public health measures and vaccinations potentially easing pressure on hospitals just in time for the festive season.
NHS has no proven treatments for severe flu, experts warn
Leading scientists reveal the NHS has no proven drugs for severe influenza as a new H3N2 strain sweeps England. A major trial is now underway to find effective treatments.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
Record Flu Cases and Strikes Push NHS to Brink
Britons urged to wear face masks as NHS confronts a 'flunami' of flu, Covid, and RSV. Record hospitalisations and looming junior doctor strikes threaten a 'historic crisis' this winter.
Worst Ever UK Flu Season Could See 8,000 Hospitalised
NHS warns of unprecedented flu crisis with cases quadrupling next week. Strike action and a 'nastier' H3N2 strain threaten to push hospitals to breaking point. Get your flu jab now.
Scotland's worst flu crisis in years as mutant strain spreads
Scotland faces its worst flu crisis in years as a mutated H3N2 strain drives a 70% weekly rise in hospitalisations. Public health officials urge vaccination as the NHS braces for extreme pressure.
Record flu hospitalisations strain NHS ahead of Christmas
Flu patients in England's hospitals are at a record level for December, 56% higher than last year. NHS warns of an 'unprecedented wave' as the season peaks. Get your flu jab now.
UK Flu Hospitalisations Jump by a Third Amid 'Nastier' Strain
A severe mutant flu strain is driving a sharp rise in UK hospital admissions. Experts warn of a 'quad-demic' threat and advise considering masks to curb the spread. Get the latest figures and health advice.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
31 infants hospitalised in US formula botulism outbreak
An outbreak of infant botulism linked to recalled ByHeart formula has resulted in 31 hospitalisations across 15 US states. Health officials urge immediate action.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
Flu Hospitalisations Soar 75% in UK NHS Winter Crisis
UK hospitals face mounting pressure as flu admissions surge by over 75% in a week, with experts warning of a perfect storm of respiratory illnesses threatening to overwhelm the NHS this winter.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
UK health alert as flu and COVID cases surge simultaneously
Health authorities sound alarm as flu hospitalisations skyrocket 75% in a week while COVID rates climb, putting unprecedented pressure on NHS services across Britain.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme
A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.
NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients
New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.
NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists
Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.
NHS hospitals cut services as winter pressure mounts
Exclusive: NHS leaders warn of service reductions and longer waits as hospitals across England face unprecedented pressure and staffing shortages ahead of winter.
NHS Bureaucracy Exposed: Managers Outnumber Frontline Staff
An NHS doctor's viral revelation exposes staggering bureaucracy as managers outnumber frontline staff, sparking outrage over wasted resources and patient care neglect.
NHS staff fury over parking charge increases
NHS workers across Britain are expressing outrage as hospital trusts implement controversial parking fee increases, adding financial pressure to healthcare heroes already struggling with cost-of-living crisis.
NHS negligence bill hits £60bn - bigger than nuclear cleanup
Shocking report reveals NHS medical negligence liabilities have quadrupled to £60 billion - exceeding Britain's nuclear decommissioning costs and creating one of government's largest financial burdens.
NHS Blame Culture: The Hidden Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals how a toxic blame culture within the NHS is driving staff to breaking point and compromising patient care across Britain.
Londoners' trust in NHS plummets amid healthcare concerns
Exclusive research reveals Londoners are losing confidence in the NHS, with growing concerns about waiting times, staff shortages and mental health services.
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