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Princess of Wales visits Oxford Children's Hospital

Catherine, Princess of Wales made an unannounced visit to Oxford Children's Hospital, spending quality time with young patients and their families while learning about groundbreaking medical research.

Care home patient chokes to death on jam doughnut

A damning report reveals shocking safety failures after a care home resident with swallowing difficulties died from choking on a jam doughnut, prompting urgent calls for reform in elderly care standards.

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 deploys 3 new COVID drugs for vulnerable

The NHS is rolling out three groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to protect the most vulnerable, including molnupiravir and ritonavir, offering new hope for high-risk patients across the UK.

NHS cuts gluten-free prescriptions for coeliac patients

Thousands of coeliac patients in North West England face significant changes as NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ends gluten-free food prescriptions, sparking concerns about financial impact and health equality.

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.

Single mum's stage 2 cancer diagnosis at 25

Nikki's world shattered when doctors delivered a stage 2 cancer diagnosis while she was raising her young son alone. Her courageous story reveals the harsh reality facing young parents battling serious illness.

US Shutdown Threatens Healthcare for Millions

A looming US government shutdown threatens to disrupt healthcare for millions of vulnerable Americans, with Medicaid services and medical research facing immediate suspension as political deadlock continues.

Gaza's last hospitals overwhelmed by patient 'tsunami'

A catastrophic surge of patients, including many women and children, is overwhelming the final operational hospitals in Gaza, with medical staff describing a complete systemic failure and an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

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.

Music Lowers Blood Pressure in ICU Patients

Groundbreaking research demonstrates that listening to music can significantly reduce blood pressure and heart rate in intensive care patients, offering a simple, drug-free aid to recovery.

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.

Sydney Nurse Suspended Over Alleged Threats to Israeli Patients

A Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital nurse has been suspended following allegations she made threats towards Israeli patients. Health authorities and police are investigating the incident that has sparked outrage and raised concerns over patient safety and condu

Bankstown Nurse Has Threat to Kill Charge Dropped

A Sydney nurse, previously sacked over a viral video, has had a serious charge of threatening to kill Israeli patients dropped by prosecutors. The case, which sparked intense public debate, concludes with a lesser charge.

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 Gender Care Patients Face 5-Year Waiting Times Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking five-year waits for NHS gender identity services. Health Secretary Wes Streeting declares the situation a 'betrayal' and orders immediate review to tackle the national scandal.

Doctor dismissed symptoms as IBS - it was bowel cancer

Exclusive: Lauren Koster, 29, reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as IBS for two years before she was finally diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Her urgent warning about trusting your instincts.

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.

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