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.
An experienced hospice nurse from Sussex shares her emotional journey and urges UK lawmakers to reconsider assisted dying laws, revealing the harsh realities of terminal suffering.
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.
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.
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
Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.
A damning report reveals corridor care has become a permanent, year-round feature in English hospitals, with patients routinely treated in cupboards and storerooms due to crippling capacity shortages.
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester declares critical incident as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures with bed shortages and extreme demand across emergency services.
A critical government programme designed to keep elderly Australians out of hospitals is failing, with new reports revealing severe risks and neglect, leaving the most vulnerable in peril.
NHS England deploys a unique team of 'people experts' to hospitals in South London to manage severe winter pressures, patient flow, and staff welfare during a major incident.
Cornwall Council has implemented an AI algorithm to determine care funding for elderly and vulnerable residents, replacing human assessors in a move critics call 'dangerous and inhuman'.
Guardian seeks personal stories from Britain's informal caregivers. Share the challenges and realities of supporting elderly relatives and siblings to shed light on this vital, often hidden, workforce.
A damning inquest reveals systemic failures at a UK care home after an 89-year-old blind resident, Jeanette Williams, suffered fatal burns from a negligently served cup of tea. The coroner issues a formal prevention of future deaths report.
Dozens of NHS trusts are under pressure to cut costs after the Department of Health and Social Care ordered urgent savings, raising concerns over patient care.
A Kent family's harrowing experience at A&E highlights the growing strain on the NHS, prompting a wave of public sympathy and a successful crowdfunding campaign.
The Royal College of Physicians calls for better training and support to enhance palliative care across the NHS.
Exclusive footage reveals care workers dragging a teenage boy by his ankles in a shocking display of mistreatment. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation.
A recent report highlights severe staffing shortages within the NHS, raising concerns over patient care and service sustainability. Experts warn of growing pressures on healthcare workers.
A grieving family demands answers after a father tragically dies in a scalding hot bath at a care home, sparking urgent safety concerns.
New figures reveal a deepening crisis in the UK's adult social care sector, with a staggering 152,000 vacant positions. Experts warn of severe consequences for vulnerable adults as recruitment struggles continue.
The Australian government is under fire as delays to crucial aged care reforms spark outrage among advocates and opposition leaders.
Care homes across Britain are installing brass plaques with QR codes linked to ChatGPT, raising ethical concerns about replacing human interaction with AI.
Dozens of UK hospitals are at risk of closure due to severe funding cuts and rising operational costs, sparking fears of a deepening healthcare crisis. Experts warn of dire consequences for patient care.
A devastating stillbirth case raises urgent questions about maternity care standards after a doctor allegedly ignored a mother's concerns. The harrowing incident has sparked calls for systemic reform.
New data reveals a worrying surge in complaints about UK care homes, with Age UK highlighting deteriorating conditions and staffing shortages. Experts call for urgent reforms.
A damning report exposes the NHS's £27bn liability for maternity care failures, with thousands of families affected by systemic issues in England's healthcare system.
The UK government has announced a landmark £75 million funding package for hospices, ensuring critical end-of-life care services can continue to support patients and families across the country.
A coroner's report reveals a series of catastrophic failures at a Bristol care home that led to the tragic death of a vulnerable woman. Read the full investigation.
UK doctors are striking once more over pay and working conditions, deepening the NHS crisis. Here’s why they’re walking out and what it means for patients.
A heartwarming yet harrowing story of a newborn's battle in intensive care and the family's emotional journey through uncertainty and hope.