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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.

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.

Fish Skin Grafts & Pig Hearts: NHS Medical Breakthrough

Groundbreaking medical procedures using fish skin for burns and genetically modified pig hearts are transforming patient care in British hospitals, offering new hope where conventional treatments fall short.

AI spots hidden cancer cases in NHS records

Groundbreaking artificial intelligence developed by UK universities is identifying undiagnosed cancer patients years earlier by analysing routine health data, potentially saving thousands of lives.

AI predicts cancer, diabetes and heart disease risk

Groundbreaking artificial intelligence developed by researchers at the University of Edinburgh can now forecast multiple serious health conditions years before symptoms appear, revolutionising preventative healthcare.

NHS MRI breakthrough: 10-minute scans cut waiting lists

Groundbreaking rapid MRI technology could transform NHS diagnostics, cutting scan times from 40 minutes to just 10 while maintaining accuracy. Discover how this innovation promises to tackle the growing backlog of patients.

AI beats doctors in skin cancer detection

Groundbreaking NHS trial reveals artificial intelligence can detect skin cancer more accurately than dermatologists, potentially transforming early diagnosis across UK healthcare.

Labour's NHS Reforms: Visionary or Vague?

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.

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.

AI predicts cancer risk 20 years early in UK breakthrough

A revolutionary AI tool developed by UK researchers can now predict an individual's risk of developing cancer and a thousand other diseases up to two decades in advance, heralding a new era in preventative healthcare.

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.

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 Back Pain Breakthrough Slashes Waiting Lists

Exclusive: The NHS in England is revolutionising back pain treatment with a new clinical programme that's dramatically reducing waiting times and helping patients avoid surgery. Discover how this innovative approach is changing lives.

AI slashes NHS waiting times in major healthcare breakthrough

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.

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.

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 Donates Vital CT Scanner to Sunderland Hospice

In a remarkable act of NHS collaboration, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust donates a vital CT scanner to St Benedict's Hospice in Sunderland, drastically cutting end-of-life care waiting times and setting a new standard for community hea

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