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NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts
Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.
Senior Doctors Issue Dire NHS Collapse Warning
Exclusive: The Royal College of Physicians delivers a stark warning to the UK government, stating the NHS is at breaking point and requires urgent intervention to prevent systemic collapse.
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.
Mediterranean Diet Fights Gum Disease, Study Finds
Groundbreaking research shows the Mediterranean diet isn't just good for your heart—it's a powerful weapon against gum disease, reducing symptoms by up to 30%.
Ranvir Singh's emotional chat with grieving mum at NHS protest
Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh was visibly moved during an emotional interview with a bereaved mother protesting outside Parliament. The powerful exchange highlighted the human cost of NHS waiting times and staffing shortages.
UK's Top Health Professions Universities: 2025 Rankings
Discover which UK universities lead in health professions education. The 2025 Guardian league table ranks institutions based on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and teaching quality.
UK's Top Dentistry Universities for 2025 Revealed
Exclusive analysis of the Complete University Guide's 2025 rankings reveals which UK institutions are leading in dentistry, with unexpected changes and a new contender challenging the established elite.
NHS Crisis: Record 7.6M on Waiting Lists as A&E Waits Soar
Exclusive analysis reveals the NHS is grappling with its most severe crisis as waiting lists soar to a record high and A&E performance plummets to its lowest level. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm' threatening patient care.
Sussex NHS Trust Placed Under 'Enhanced Support' Amid Crisis
The NHS Sussex integrated care board has been escalated to 'tier 2' oversight following a review that uncovered significant failings in its leadership and culture, raising serious concerns for health services across Brighton and East Sussex.
NHS is 'broken' says Labour's Wes Streeting
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a blistering assessment of the NHS, branding it 'broken' and vowing a fundamental transformation to prioritise patient care and efficiency if Labour wins the next election.
Scotland's £84m Dental Crisis as Emergency Demand Soars
Scotland faces a mounting dental health emergency, with NHS spending on urgent treatments soaring to £84 million. Discover the crisis leaving patients in pain and the growing 'dental deserts' across the nation.
Kerry Katona's Agony Over Daughter's £13k Dental Bill
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona reveals her heartbreak and financial struggle as she cannot afford the £13,000 dental surgery her daughter DJ, 16, desperately needs after a devastating bike accident.
NHS Strike Escalation Threat Over Outsourcing Plans
Exclusive: The UK government faces imminent NHS strike escalation as unions vow to combat plans replacing striking staff with outsourced workers, potentially prolonging the largest walkout in health service history.
NHS School Dental Service Hailed a 'Resounding Success'
A landmark review reveals the NHS's school dental service is dramatically improving children's oral health across the UK, with calls for its expansion to tackle a growing crisis in access to care.
Sugar Lobby Blamed for UK Child Dental Health Crisis
Leading dental experts warn that political courage is needed to confront powerful sugar interests, as tooth decay becomes the primary cause of child hospital admissions in England.
Scotland's NHS Crisis: Swinney Faces Mounting Pressure
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is under intense scrutiny as the nation's NHS faces a deepening crisis, with soaring waiting times and critical reports highlighting systemic failures in patient care.
Wes Streeting: The NHS is 'broken' and needs fundamental reform
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a stark diagnosis of the NHS, labelling it 'broken' and vowing a fundamental transformation to save the cherished institution from collapse.
Woman's life transformed after radical underbite surgery
A young woman from the UK shares her life-changing journey through radical jaw surgery to correct a severe underbite that caused years of pain and insecurity. Discover her story of resilience and modern medical innovation.
NHS Underfunded by £30 Billion Since 2010, Study Reveals
A landmark study by the University of Bristol exposes a decade of systematic underfunding of the NHS compared to historical trends, raising alarm over patient care and service sustainability.
NHS Mental Health Bed Shortage Hits Record Low
Exclusive: The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a 'catastrophic' shortage in NHS mental health beds across England, leading to patients being sent hundreds of miles from home for care.
NHS trust failed suicidal woman who begged for help
A damning coroner's report criticises an NHS trust after a vulnerable teaching assistant, who repeatedly begged to be sectioned, took her own life. Systemic failures and ignored pleas led to tragedy.
Passionate Kissing Fights Tooth Decay, Dentists Reveal
Groundbreaking dental research suggests that locking lips does more than spark romance—it actively boosts oral health by increasing protective saliva, acting as a natural defence against cavities.
NHS Crisis: Shocking Photos Show Hospital 'Third World' Conditions
Exclusive photographs from inside a major NHS hospital reveal appalling, unsanitary conditions including blood-smeared walls, overflowing bins, and filthy floors, as the health service faces its worst winter crisis.
NHS Nursing Boss Quits for Triple Salary and Beach Life in Dubai
An NHS nursing director abandons the health service's pressures for a lucrative new life in Dubai, sparking debate on the UK's brain drain crisis and pay disparities.
NHS Crisis: Leicestershire Hospital Declares Critical Incident
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester declares critical incident as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures with bed shortages and extreme demand across emergency services.
NHS Doctor Shortage Reaches Critical Level, Patients at Risk
A severe shortage of GPs and hospital doctors across the UK is triggering unprecedented NHS waiting times and risking patient safety. Exclusive insights reveal the growing crisis.
NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
NHS Deploys 'People Experts' to South London Hospitals
NHS England deploys a unique team of 'people experts' to hospitals in South London to manage severe winter pressures, patient flow, and staff welfare during a major incident.
NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.
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