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NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

UK Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.

NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.

NHS's £1bn weight-loss drug bill sparks funding crisis

The soaring cost of revolutionary new obesity drugs like Wegovy could force the NHS into a stark choice: ration treatments or find billions in new funding. This investigation reveals the immense financial pressure facing the health service.

NHS Crisis: Patients Face Record 18-Month Waiting Times

A devastating report reveals the true scale of the NHS backlog, with waiting times soaring to unprecedented levels and A&E departments pushed to the brink. Our investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.

NHS Scotland's £10m Weight-Loss Jab Bill Revealed

Scotland's NHS is spending a staggering £10 million annually on weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy as the nation battles a severe obesity epidemic. This investigative report reveals the soaring prescription costs and the pressing health challe

NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High

Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.

NHS trusts face urgent cost-cutting demands

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.

NHS waiting lists hit record 7.57 million

New figures reveal NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.57 million, with patients facing agonising delays for specialist care. Experts warn the crisis is far from over.

NHS faces critical staff shortages in new report

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.

Nurses reject 'inadequate' pay rise offer

Nurses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest pay rise proposal, calling it insufficient amid rising living costs.

BMA accuses government of failing NHS patients

The British Medical Association accuses the government of failing the NHS, as health secretary Wes Streeting faces mounting pressure over funding and staffing shortages.

NHS Crisis: Hospitals Face Closure Amid Funding Cuts

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.

NHS in crisis: 70% say service failing

A new YouGov poll reveals overwhelming public dissatisfaction with the NHS, with calls for immediate government action to address funding and staffing crises.

NHS loses £87M due to 250K missed appointments

The NHS is grappling with a staggering £87 million bill due to 250,000 missed appointments, as a five-day doctors' strike looms, exacerbating the strain on healthcare services.

Record £75m boost for UK hospices confirmed

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.

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