A major investigation is underway after a three-month-old baby tragically died following a critical incident at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with the NHS trust offering full support to the devastated family.
Exclusive: A top NHS consultant reveals how overwhelmed hospitals are failing patients and why government promises aren't matching reality on the ground.
Exclusive investigation reveals patients in England are waiting up to a month to see GPs despite government promises of 48-hour access, with rural areas hit hardest by the growing healthcare crisis.
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.
London's historic St Bartholomew's Hospital has temporarily closed its North Wing to visitors after significant flooding caused damage to electrical systems, though patient care continues uninterrupted.
A vulnerable dementia patient who developed a delusional belief that a female visitor was her daughter has received substantial compensation after the care home failed to protect her mental wellbeing.
A shocking new report reveals Australia's healthcare system is at breaking point as aged care and disability patients occupy hospital beds for months, costing taxpayers millions and delaying urgent care.
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.
A mother's suspected appendicitis turned into a 12-hour NHS waiting room nightmare, exposing the harsh realities of hospital delays and stretched emergency services across Britain.
Shocking new data reveals children are facing dangerously long waits in NHS emergency departments, with some young patients waiting over 12 hours for treatment as hospitals struggle with unprecedented demand.
A devastating hospital blunder led to the death of Margaret 'Peggy' Mckay, 90, who was discharged with paracetamol despite suffering from undiagnosed cancer and sepsis.
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.
Groundbreaking research exposes alarming variations in patient mortality rates across English NHS hospitals, with some institutions showing significantly higher death risks than others.
Shocking investigation reveals care home CEO up for national honour while company faces allegations of severe patient neglect and safety failures across multiple facilities.
Exclusive: The National Joint Council has walked away from negotiations to improve poverty pay for care workers, sparking outrage across the sector as staffing crisis worsens.
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.
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.
Exclusive: NHS cleaners at West Suffolk Hospital reveal shocking instructions to make two-ply toilet paper feel like one-ply, sparking outrage over healthcare austerity measures.
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.
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering 12% surge in full-time, unpaid carers across the UK, with over 1.5 million people now providing round-the-clock care for loved ones, highlighting a growing social care crisis.
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.
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.
Exclusive analysis shows a deepening crisis in cancer care across England as the majority of NHS hospital trusts consistently fail to meet crucial 62-day treatment targets, leaving thousands of patients in potentially dangerous waiting limbo.
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments are overwhelmed with patients. Major delays and service disruptions reported across Brighton and East Sussex.
A major NHS trial using artificial intelligence has dramatically reduced waiting times for hospital care, cutting the wait for some treatments from 14 weeks to just 6. Discover how this UK healthcare breakthrough is transforming patient care.
The UK government revives Blair-era hospital performance ratings. This in-depth analysis examines whether the new NHS league tables can tackle waiting lists and improve patient care amidst ongoing healthcare challenges.