NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism
Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.
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BMA: Government shows 'dangerous disregard' for NHS patients
The British Medical Association delivers a devastating critique of government handling as NHS waiting lists hit record highs and patient care deteriorates across England.
BMA: NHS Patient Safety at Risk in English Hospitals
The British Medical Association issues urgent warning about deteriorating NHS conditions, revealing patient safety compromises and systemic failures across England's healthcare system.
BMA declares NHS in 'national crisis' over winter pressures
The British Medical Association sounds alarm over critical NHS capacity issues, warning of severe patient safety risks and demanding urgent government action.
NHS Trust League Tables Launching in 2025
The NHS is set to undergo a transparency revolution as new performance league tables will rank every trust in England from 2025, revealing critical patient safety risks and care quality variations.
Woman watches father die after NHS heart surgery delays
A grieving daughter reveals how her father died following multiple postponed heart operations as NHS waiting lists reach record highs across Britain.
NHS failing chronic fatigue patients, investigation reveals
Exclusive investigation reveals how the NHS is systematically failing ME/CFS patients, leaving thousands without proper diagnosis or treatment in a healthcare scandal that demands urgent action.
NHS gynaecologist accused of mutilating women
An NHS consultant gynaecologist faces multiple allegations after women report being left in agony and permanently damaged following procedures described as 'female genital mutilation'.
Nurse suspended over blood-soaked bed incident
A shocking case of neglect at Royal Sussex County Hospital sees nurse suspended after elderly patient remained in soiled bedding for 11 hours. Exclusive investigation reveals patient safety concerns.
NHS bans doctors from speaking out on patient safety
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS managers are using controversial confidentiality clauses to silence medical professionals raising concerns about patient care standards and service shortcomings across Britain's health service.
Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio
A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
Elderly patient dies after hospital assault in London
An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.
GP online booking crisis leaves patients in 8am scramble
Exclusive investigation reveals how the digital '8am rush' for GP appointments is failing patients across Britain, with many unable to secure timely medical care despite government promises.
NHS Hospital Postcode Lottery: Survival Rates Vary Dramatically
Groundbreaking research exposes alarming variations in patient mortality rates across English NHS hospitals, with some institutions showing significantly higher death risks than others.
Burnham demands NHS whistleblower protection
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for urgent whistleblower safeguards after NHS staff reveal shocking patient safety failures and toxic workplace culture.
NHS digital booking excludes vulnerable patients
Exclusive investigation reveals how new NHS digital appointment systems are leaving vulnerable patients behind, with doctors warning of a growing healthcare divide across Britain.
Glasgow patients face 100-mile trips for surgery
Scottish health board confirms controversial plan to transfer general surgery from Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to Edinburgh, sparking patient welfare concerns.
NHS GP's Vital Advice For Your Next Doctor's Appointment
An experienced NHS GP reveals the simple yet crucial step patients can take to transform their appointment outcomes, reduce wasted time, and get the right care faster.
A&E Waiting Times Hit Six-Hour Average in NHS Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals the scale of the A&E crisis, with patients in England facing record-long waits. Some trusts report average waits exceeding ten hours, raising serious patient safety concerns.
Jessica's Rule: Cancer Death Sparks NHS Referral Overhaul
The heart-wrenching story of Jessica Brady's death from bowel cancer sparks a major NHS review, aiming to prevent similar tragedies by improving how GPs assess young patients.
A&E Delays Linked to 250+ Excess Deaths Weekly
A damning new study by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine suggests lengthy waits in NHS emergency departments are contributing to hundreds of patient deaths each week, raising urgent questions about patient safety.
Jess's Rule Adopted to Help GPs Spot Serious Illnesses
A powerful new protocol, inspired by the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl, is being rolled out to every GP practice in England to help doctors avoid diagnostic errors and spot serious conditions like sepsis and cancer earlier.
NHS mandates second opinions for GPs in diagnostic overhaul
New NHS England guidance mandates GPs to refer patients for specialist second opinions if diagnosis isn't reached promptly, aiming to reduce dangerous delays and improve patient safety across UK surgeries.
NHS brings in 'Jess's Rule' after child's tragic death
The NHS introduces 'Jess's Rule', a major patient safety initiative ensuring direct consultant access for parents, following the preventable death of three-year-old Jessica Crich.
NHS Ambulance Workers Arrested Over Patient Data Breach
Two ambulance service staff have been suspended and arrested by police on suspicion of illegally accessing patient records in a major data breach at West Midlands Ambulance Service.
NHS Trust Condemned Over Handling of Predator Doctor
An employment tribunal has slammed an NHS trust for its 'lamentable' handling of sexual assault complaints against a doctor, who was later convicted of rape. The trust failed to act on multiple warnings, leaving staff vulnerable.
NHS Hospital Uses Café as Overflow Ward Amid Crisis
Shocking investigation reveals a major NHS hospital is treating patients in a converted café due to severe bed shortages, raising serious patient safety concerns.
NHS Hospital League Tables Will "Harm, Not Heal"
A damning new report warns that government plans to rank NHS hospitals in competitive 'league tables' will cripple collaboration, demoralise staff, and ultimately harm patient care across the UK.
Paralysed Woman Left to Rot in Own Bed in NHS Neglect Scandal
A damning report reveals the horrific case of a paralysed woman left in soiled bedding for 12 hours, exposing a catastrophic failure in her NHS care. Her family's fight for justice uncovers a system in crisis.
NHS Maternity Services in Crisis, Warn Midwives
The Royal College of Midwives issues a stark warning to the Health Secretary, revealing dangerous staffing shortages and a system pushed to the brink, putting mothers and babies at risk across England.
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