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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 Hospital Parking Fees Branded 'Sick Tax'

Patients and visitors are being hit with exorbitant parking fees at NHS hospitals across the UK, with some paying up to £30 per day - sparking calls for government intervention.

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 patients denied vital medications in supply crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients across Britain are being denied essential medicines due to catastrophic supply chain failures, with government accused of prioritising pharmaceutical profits over public health.

Pharmacy Deserts: UK's Medicine Access Crisis

Shocking new analysis reveals the UK communities becoming 'pharmacy deserts' as hundreds of chemists close, leaving vulnerable patients struggling to access essential medications and healthcare advice.

NHS Prescription Alert: 3 Groups Must Act Now

Urgent warning for pensioners, benefit claimants and those with medical exemptions as prescription costs rise to £9.90 per item from April 1st. Discover how to protect your free prescriptions.

Scotland's £117m heartburn pill crisis revealed

Shocking NHS Scotland figures reveal taxpayers spent £117 million on heartburn medications in just one year, with one popular pill accounting for massive prescription costs amid growing digestive health concerns.

NHS nurses hit with unfair parking fines at hospitals

Dedicated NHS nurses and healthcare workers are being slapped with unfair parking fines while working gruelling shifts, with some hospitals actively targeting their own staff. Read the disturbing details of how frontline workers are being penalised for si

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 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.

NHS prescribes cancer-fighting skin creams

Groundbreaking topical treatments containing cancer-fighting ingredients are being prescribed through the NHS, offering new hope for patients with certain skin conditions and potential anti-cancer benefits.

AstraZeneca cuts drug prices for NHS in Trump-backed deal

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca agrees to major price reductions on life-saving medications for NHS patients in unprecedented deal supported by former President Trump, promising significant savings for Britain's healthcare system.

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.

Trump Tariffs Threaten NHS Drug Price Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed US import tariffs could send NHS drug costs soaring, potentially creating treatment delays and budget crises for Britain's healthcare system.

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.

NHS medical cannabis crisis leaves thousands untreated

Exclusive investigation reveals how chronic pain and menopause patients are being forced into private healthcare or illegal markets as NHS medical cannabis prescriptions remain virtually inaccessible five years after legalisation.

Trump's Drug Pricing Overhaul Targets Pfizer

Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's radical plans to overhaul pharmaceutical pricing, with potential seismic implications for Britain's National Health Service and prescription charges.

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