Girl dies of cancer after doctors wrongly blame parents
Ava Macfarlane's aggressive cancer was missed by medics who blamed her parents for the lump on her face. Her heartbroken family shares their story to prevent future tragedies.
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Mother Sues NHS Over Toddler's Misdiagnosed Sepsis
A mother is suing an NHS hospital after doctors allegedly dismissed her three-year-old daughter's life-threatening sepsis symptoms as a simple virus, leading to a catastrophic medical emergency.
The baby feeding switch that prevents ear infections
Leading paediatricians reveal how a tiny change in how you hold your baby's bottle during feeding can drastically reduce ear infections, aid digestion, and support healthier development. This free technique is a game-changer for UK parents.
Melbourne Hospital Panel Confronts War's Impact on Kids
A poignant panel discussion at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, featuring former ABC journalist Sophie McNeill and paediatric experts, confronts the devastating and often overlooked health consequences of war on the world's most vulnerable children.
Critically ill Gaza children evacuated to UK for NHS care
The first group of severely ill and wounded children from the Gaza conflict has arrived in the UK. They are now receiving urgent, specialist medical care from the NHS, marking a major humanitarian effort.
Children's Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms A&E Departments
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.
Teen's headaches reveal massive brain tumour diagnosis
A 13-year-old boy's severe headaches were dismissed as migraines before a devastating diagnosis uncovered a massive brain tumour. His family shares their harrowing journey.
Doctors missed chances to spot deadly meningitis in toddler
A damning inquest finds that medical professionals failed to recognise the deadly signs of meningitis in 18-month-old William Mead, leading to a 'catastrophic outcome' and sparking calls for urgent NHS protocol reforms.
White House Report Reveals UK Children's Health Crisis
A damning White House report reveals a growing epidemic of poor health among British children, with rising obesity, mental health issues and developmental delays threatening a generation's future.
Eye tilt symptom reveals child's brain tumour
The story of a mother's intuition and the crucial eye symptom that uncovered her daughter's rare brain tumour, optic nerve glioma. Learn the signs every parent should know.
Doctor convicted of poisoning patients in NHS hospital
A German doctor has been convicted of murdering two patients by poisoning them with drugs in a UK hospital's resuscitation room. The chilling case exposes a terrifying breach of trust within the NHS.
Doctor jailed for sexual assaults on sedated patients
A predatory hospital doctor has been handed a significant prison sentence for a series of despicable sexual assaults on vulnerable, sedated patients under his care at a major UK hospital.
NHS Doctor Struck Off for Selling Drugs from Boots
An NHS GP has been struck off after being secretly filmed selling powerful prescription drugs, including opioids and antidepressants, to an undercover reporter from behind the counter of a Boots pharmacy in London.
UK Warning: Child Overdoses on Melatonin Sleep Gummies Spike
Exclusive: A sharp rise in UK children hospitalised after overdosing on 'sleep aid' gummies prompts urgent safety warnings from health officials and poison control centres.
Sedated Children Flown on Small Planes for NHS Treatments
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.
UK Warning: Kids Overdosing on Melatonin Gummies
UK health experts issue a stark warning as children's melatonin gummy overdoses surge. Learn the risks and essential safety tips for parents.
Boy, 12, Hospitalised After Vaping: 'Chest On Fire'
A 12-year-old British boy was rushed to hospital with severe chest pain and breathing difficulties after using an illegal vape. Doctors issue urgent warning on the dangers of illicit e-cigarettes to children.
Why Billie Piper's Doctor Who Return Was Scrapped
Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat discloses the real reason he decided against bringing Billie Piper's iconic Rose Tyler back for the 50th anniversary special, 'The Day of the Doctor'.
Baby's 'Stubbornness' Diagnosed as Rare Stroke
A UK baby's missed developmental milestones were actually a rare stroke. This is the story of his parents' fight for a diagnosis and his incredible recovery against the odds.
Girl, 6, dies from rare brain tumour after brave battle
The heartbroken family of six-year-old Marnie-Jae Grundy from Stoke-on-Trent is fundraising after she lost her courageous fight against an aggressive and rare brain tumour, DIPG.
NASA Tech Saves UK Girl in Groundbreaking Heart Surgery
A young girl from the UK is thriving after surgeons used revolutionary NASA-derived technology to cure her rare heart condition in a world-first procedure.
British Doctor Killed in Israeli Gaza Airstrike
Ahmad Al-Rahawi, a British-trained doctor who volunteered in Gaza, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike. The UK Foreign Office is providing support to his family.
Toddler hospitalised after mum's Disneyland tracking device mistake
A family trip to Disneyland Paris ends in a paediatric emergency after a mother's high-tech tracking device mistake leads to her toddler ingesting a battery. Exclusive details on the hidden dangers of 'smart' gadgets for children.
Boy's blurry vision reveals rare brain tumour
A six-year-old boy's routine eye test uncovered a life-threatening brain tumour. His parents share their harrowing story to urge other families not to overlook vision changes in children.
Mother's instinct saves girl after NHS misdiagnosis
A mother's intuition triumphs after UK doctors repeatedly misdiagnose her daughter's deadly brain condition as a simple virus. Discover the harrowing story of a missed diagnosis and a family's battle for answers.
Kids as young as 10 given NHS weight-loss jabs
Exclusive NHS data reveals a shocking rise in children as young as ten being prescribed anti-obesity injections like Wegovy, raising serious safety concerns among medical experts.
Children Under Four Sent to Weight Loss Clinics in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals a record number of young children, some just three years old, are being referred to specialist obesity services amid a growing national health emergency.
Miniature therapy horses help terminally ill children find voice
Heartwarming initiative uses miniature horses to provide emotional support and help children find their voice during their final days in paediatric palliative care across Britain.
NHS Hearing Aid Crisis: Toddlers Wait Two Years
Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating postcode lottery in paediatric audiology, with families facing agonising delays for children's hearing aids, leaving doctors in despair and toddlers' development at risk.
Pervert Doctor Hid Vile Crimes from NHS for Years
An NHS doctor led a shocking double life, secretly filming vulnerable patients and women in public for his own gratification. Discover how his vile crimes were finally uncovered.
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