NHS Maternity Care at 'Tipping Point' Warn Midwives
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.
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NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
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by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
NHS Issues Urgent Alert Over Cancer Treatment Safety
An urgent national patient safety alert has been issued for the NHS in England, pausing a specific chemotherapy treatment for blood cancers due to potential contamination risks. Health leaders are scrambling to contact affected patients.
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 Urges Public to Avoid Common Fizzy Medication
The NHS has issued a critical alert urging the public to avoid a specific type of popular medication, warning it could lead to severe health complications and even prove fatal.
FAA Urgent Alert: Overheating Lithium Batteries on Planes
The US Federal Aviation Administration issues a critical safety alert to global airlines after a series of incidents involving overheating lithium batteries in passenger luggage, prompting urgent cabin crew action.
NHS Fat Cats: Failing Hospital CEOs Outearn Prime Minister
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.
Car Spins Out Seconds After UK Emergency Alert Test
Shocking dashcam footage captures the precise moment a car spins out of control on a dual carriageway, just seconds after the UK government's nationwide emergency alert test blasts millions of phones. The incident raises serious questions about the safety
Urgent NHS Warning For Anyone Taking Warfarin
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.
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.
UK Emergency Alert Test: Lifesaver or 'Nanny State' Overreach?
The UK's new emergency alert system launches this Sunday, promising to warn millions of citizens of imminent danger. But critics raise serious concerns over privacy, safety for abuse victims, and the potential for 'nanny state' overreach.
Minister denies emergency alert test was sabotaged
A Labour frontbencher has been forced to publicly deny allegations that the government's bungled national emergency alert test was deliberately missed or sabotaged, following accusations from Reform UK's Richard Tice.
UK Government Tests National Emergency Alert System
The UK government successfully tested its new nationwide emergency alert system, sending a siren-like message to tens of millions of mobile phones across the country in a landmark rehearsal for future crises.
UK Emergency Alert Mystery: Why Phones Stayed Silent
Exclusive investigation reveals why the UK's new emergency alert system failed to reach many users today, from software issues to network settings. Find out if your device is affected.
UK Emergency Phone Alert: Major Test Date Confirmed
The UK government has announced a crucial nationwide test of its new emergency alert system, sending a message to every compatible Samsung Galaxy and smartphone in the country. Here's what you need to know.
UK Emergency Alert Test: What Happens at 3pm Today
The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system today at 3pm. Ministers urge the public to remain calm and simply acknowledge the message on their mobile phones.
UK Emergency Alert Test: Full Details for April 23rd
Millions of UK mobiles will blare a siren in a major government test of a new public warning system. Here's the full list of who will and won't receive the alert.
UK Emergency Alert: Your Phone Will Sound This Sunday
The UK government is testing a new emergency alert system this Sunday, 23rd April. Find out what to expect and how it will affect every mobile phone in the country.
Emergency Alert Test: Your Phone Will Sound This Sunday
The UK government will test its new emergency alarm system this Sunday. Find out exactly when your phone will sound and how to opt-out if you need to.
UK Emergency Alert: Your Phone Will Scream This Sunday
Millions across the UK will receive a loud, 10-second emergency alert on their mobiles this Sunday at 3pm. The government test aims to revolutionise public safety during life-threatening events like floods or terror attacks.
NHS missed cancer - now I'm terminal says heartbroken mother
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.
Emergency Alert Test to Disrupt UK Sports This Sunday
The UK government's nationwide emergency alert test this Sunday at 3pm will cause disruptions to live sports including Premier League football and County Championship cricket matches, with stadiums preparing for the mass notification.
UK Emergency Alert Test: Your Phone Will Scream Sunday
The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, April 23rd, at 3pm. Every compatible mobile phone will receive a loud, siren-like warning. Here is everything you need to know about the test and how to opt out if necessar
UK Emergency Alert Test: This Sunday on All Phones
The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, 23rd April, sending a loud siren-like message to every compatible mobile phone. Find out what to expect and how it works.
UK Emergency Mobile Alert Test Happening This Sunday
The UK government will test its new emergency alert system this Sunday, sending a loud siren and message to millions of mobile phones. Find out why it's happening and how it works.
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 Alert: 1.4M Women Miss Vital Cancer Checks
An urgent NHS warning reveals nearly 1.4 million women in England have missed vital cervical screenings, drastically increasing their risk of cervical cancer. Health chiefs are urging immediate action.
Urgent 'Danger to Life' Flood Warnings Issued Across UK
The UK Environment Agency has issued severe 'danger to life' flood warnings across England, with Storm Henk triggering widespread travel chaos and property damage. Urgent advice issued to public.
NHS emergency warning over faulty hip implants
Exclusive: Health chiefs issue critical safety alert over 'faulty' metal hip implants used in NHS surgeries. Patients urged to seek immediate medical advice.
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