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.
The British Medical Association issues urgent warning about deteriorating NHS conditions, revealing patient safety compromises and systemic failures across England's healthcare system.
Exclusive: Ambitious government proposals to transform NHS England face significant delays and opposition, with key reforms now in jeopardy as implementation timeline stretches indefinitely.
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in NHS fertility treatment, with single women experiencing significantly longer waiting times across England despite government promises to end the IVF postcode lottery.
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of Britons are turning to dangerous DIY dentistry including superglue repairs as NHS dental care becomes inaccessible across the UK.
Exclusive: Manchester residents stage powerful silent vigil in Heaton Park demanding urgent government action on NHS dentistry and healthcare funding as waiting lists spiral.
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.
New research uncovers a hidden benefit of the Mediterranean diet, linking it to reduced gum disease and improved dental health. Discover how your food choices could transform your oral hygiene.
As the Labour government unveils sweeping NHS reforms, experts and insiders question the lack of a concrete delivery plan. This analysis examines the funding, staffing, and logistical challenges threatening to derail the ambitious health service overhaul.
A witty look at the week's biggest UK stories through Edith Pritchett's satirical Venn diagrams, covering politics, home dentistry, and the quirks of British life.
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.
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.
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS cancer services facing devastating cuts, with pioneering treatments denied to patients due to severe financial constraints. Health bosses warn of a looming crisis in oncology care across Britain.
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%.
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.
Exclusive: The Royal College of Midwives issues a stark warning as staffing shortages and rising birth complexity push maternity services to the brink, risking care quality across the UK.
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.
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.
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
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.
Cancer Research UK issues a stark warning to the government, calling for immediate investment in NHS staff and equipment to tackle record-high cancer waiting times in England and prevent a future surge in avoidable deaths.
Exclusive investigation reveals hospital bosses at England's worst-performing NHS trusts are receiving staggering salaries and bonuses, with some earning over £200,000 annually despite catastrophic failings in patient care and safety standards.
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.
Foreign nationals applying for UK visas will now be required to pay a hefty annual NHS surcharge, a new government measure aimed at generating billions for the health service and curbing 'health tourism'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An investigation reveals vulnerable children are being sedated and transported on small planes for NHS treatments due to a lack of specialist beds, raising serious safety and ethical concerns.