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.
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.
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.
Persistent indigestion could be masking a serious health condition. The NHS outlines the critical warning signs that demand immediate medical attention. Don't ignore these symptoms.
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.
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 experts issue urgent warning about undiagnosed hypertension as millions walk around with 'silent killer' condition. Learn the critical symptoms and free detection methods.
The NHS issues a critical safety alert for millions on blood-thinning medication warfarin, warning that a popular 'superfood' can dangerously amplify its effects and lead to life-threatening haemorrhaging.
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.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for a significant number of countries, including holiday favourites Spain, Italy, and France. Here's the full list of destinations and the specific risks you need to know about before you book.
Exclusive: Sarah Boyle's devastating story reveals how NHS missed her cancer symptoms, leaving her with a terminal diagnosis and fighting for her family's future.
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'.
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.
Parents across the UK are urged to check their children's MMR vaccination status immediately as the NHS launches an emergency drive to curb a dangerous measles outbreak. Health officials warn of serious complications as cases surge.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive: A grieving mother from Maidenhead demands answers from the NHS after her one-year-old daughter, Natasha, died from meningitis. She claims repeated pleas for help were ignored by medical professionals.
A father's life was nearly destroyed when a suspected insect bite triggered a catastrophic sepsis infection, leading to multiple organ failure and the amputation of all four limbs. His powerful story is a vital warning about the silent killer.
A UK mother shares her terrifying ordeal after giving her infant a common over-the-counter medicine, leading to a life-threatening reaction and a frantic dash to hospital. This crucial safety alert could save your child.
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.
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.
An NHS doctor shares the crucial story of a patient whose persistent craving for a specific food was the only early sign of a stealthy stomach tumour, urging the public not to ignore unusual bodily changes.
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.
UK doctors issue an urgent warning that persistent ankle swelling could be a major red flag for deadly blood clots, heart disease, or kidney failure. Learn the critical signs you must never ignore.
The Met Office has escalated its weather warning to amber as a severe storm packing 70mph winds threatens widespread travel chaos, power cuts, and structural damage across the UK. Residents are urged to prepare for disruption.
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.
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.
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester declares critical incident as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures with bed shortages and extreme demand across emergency services.
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.
Experts issue an urgent warning over lesser-known diabetes signs, including mood swings and persistent itching, that could signal you're at risk. Learn the vital signs to watch for.