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.
Parents across the UK are urged to check their children's MMR vaccination status immediately as the NHS launches an emergency drive to curb a dangerous measles outbreak. Health officials warn of serious complications as cases surge.
A brave teenager's harrowing story of surviving a brutal school beating, only to be failed by crippling NHS mental health waiting lists. His family's fight for care exposes a national crisis.
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.
Groundbreaking NHS algorithm analyses smartphone data to identify cardiac risk factors up to six months before a heart attack occurs, revolutionising preventative healthcare.
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.
Exclusive: A grieving mother from Maidenhead demands answers from the NHS after her one-year-old daughter, Natasha, died from meningitis. She claims repeated pleas for help were ignored by medical professionals.
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
A father's life was nearly destroyed when a suspected insect bite triggered a catastrophic sepsis infection, leading to multiple organ failure and the amputation of all four limbs. His powerful story is a vital warning about the silent killer.
Health officials issue urgent warning as spring thunderstorms threaten to trigger deadly asthma epidemics. Learn the risks and how to protect yourself.
A UK mother shares her terrifying ordeal after giving her infant a common over-the-counter medicine, leading to a life-threatening reaction and a frantic dash to hospital. This crucial safety alert could save your child.
A landmark study by the University of Bristol exposes a decade of systematic underfunding of the NHS compared to historical trends, raising alarm over patient care and service sustainability.
Exclusive: The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a 'catastrophic' shortage in NHS mental health beds across England, leading to patients being sent hundreds of miles from home for care.
An NHS doctor shares the crucial story of a patient whose persistent craving for a specific food was the only early sign of a stealthy stomach tumour, urging the public not to ignore unusual bodily changes.
A UK athlete's severe dislike for the taste of water resulted in a terrifying hospitalisation due to extreme dehydration, sparking a vital national conversation on hydration health.
A damning coroner's report criticises an NHS trust after a vulnerable teaching assistant, who repeatedly begged to be sectioned, took her own life. Systemic failures and ignored pleas led to tragedy.
UK doctors issue an urgent warning that persistent ankle swelling could be a major red flag for deadly blood clots, heart disease, or kidney failure. Learn the critical signs you must never ignore.
NHS experts issue urgent warning about persistent early morning waking, linking it to serious health conditions including sleep apnoea, anxiety, depression, and acid reflux. Discover the signs and when to seek medical help.
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.
Experts issue an urgent warning over lesser-known diabetes signs, including mood swings and persistent itching, that could signal you're at risk. Learn the vital signs to watch for.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
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.
Health officials confirm a case of a rare mosquito-borne disease in Essex, the first locally acquired infection in three decades, sparking a nationwide health warning.
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.
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.
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.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses the British Medical Association of resisting NHS reforms, sparking debate over pay disputes and private sector involvement.
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.