NHS spends £6.9m on spin doctors during GP crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
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Soul Midwife's Mission: Guiding a Peaceful Death
An extraordinary 'soul midwife' shares how she provides holistic, non-medical end-of-life care, offering comfort, dignity, and a guiding hand to those on their final journey.
‘Hay Fever’ Was Fatal Kidney Failure: Mum’s Shock Diagnosis
A UK mother's life was saved after a shocking diagnosis revealed her 'puffy face' and fatigue were signs of end-stage kidney failure, not hay fever as doctors had claimed for years.
NHS Alert: Common Painkillers Linked to Heart Failure Risk
The NHS has issued a critical national patient safety alert linking common painkillers like ibuprofen to a potentially fatal risk of heart failure and stroke. Discover the full list of affected medications and the new guidance for millions of users across
Sister's heartbreak over midwife baby-killer Lucy Letby
The shocking true story of a midwife's horrific secret life, as her devastated sister breaks her silence on the unimaginable betrayal that shattered their family.
Widow's NHS nightmare: Gaviscon for fatal aortic tear
Exclusive: A devastated partner reveals how hospital doctors dismissed his fiancée's fatal condition as acid reflux, prescribing Gaviscon just days before her tragic death from an aortic dissection.
Midwife Investigated Over Social Media Posts on Zionism
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a fitness-to-practise investigation into a UK midwife following complaints about her social media activity related to Palestine and Zionism, raising questions about professional conduct and free speech.
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.
Nurse's retirement dreams crushed by super fund collapse
A dedicated NHS nurse faces financial ruin after her superannuation fund collapses, leaving her retirement plans in tatters. Experts warn of systemic risks in pension schemes.
Boy dies after being sent home with antibiotics despite mum's pleas
A grieving family demands answers after their five-year-old son passed away following a misdiagnosis, despite his mother's repeated concerns.
Boy sent home from A&E later diagnosed with deadly illness
A mother's horror as her son was dismissed from A&E with a 'tummy bug' only to be rushed back hours later with a life-threatening illness. NHS under fire as family demands answers.
Mother dies after GP wrongly dismissed suicide risk
A grieving family demands answers after a mother took her own life when her GP failed to recognise her severe mental health crisis. The inquest exposes critical lapses in care.
NHS midwife shortage hits decade low
Official data reveals a worrying shortage of midwives in England, with staffing levels falling to their lowest in a decade. Experts warn of risks to maternal care as the NHS struggles to retain professionals.
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.
Painkiller pregabalin may raise heart failure risk
New research reveals that pregabalin, a widely prescribed painkiller, may significantly raise the risk of heart failure, especially in older patients with existing cardiovascular conditions.
Baby dies after NHS IT failure causes critical delays
A newborn baby died after critical delays caused by NHS IT system failures, prompting calls for urgent investigations into maternity care standards.
Helen George shines at 'Good Night Oscar' with Jack Ashton
Call the Midwife star Helen George makes a dazzling red carpet debut with boyfriend Jack Ashton at the West End play 'Good Night Oscar' press night.
Pregnant woman dies after hospital sends her home twice
A devastated mother reveals how her pregnant daughter, 21, was sent home from hospital twice before tragically passing away from sepsis.
Mum's flu diagnosis was actually heart failure
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal after being misdiagnosed with flu, only to discover weeks later she was suffering from life-threatening heart failure.
Mum sexually assaulted during home birth
A mother shares her harrowing experience of being sexually assaulted during a home birth, raising serious concerns about patient safety and midwifery practices.
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.
Young man dies after A&E misdiagnosis
A 21-year-old man tragically passed away just hours after being sent home from A&E with a misdiagnosis. His family demands answers.
Boy dies after NHS hospital sends him home – shocking report
A damning report exposes critical failures at Rotherham Hospital after a young boy was sent home from A&E and later died. Read the full investigation.
Boy, 9, dies after hospital IT glitch misses appointment
A nine-year-old boy tragically passed away after a critical hospital appointment was missed due to an IT system failure. His heartbroken family demands answers.
BMA accuses government of NHS failure
The British Medical Association accuses the government of failing the NHS, warning of dire consequences without urgent action.
Major IT failure disrupts Gloucestershire NHS hospitals
Critical IT failure disrupts patient care at Gloucestershire hospitals, forcing staff to revert to paper records amid ongoing tech crisis.
Call the Midwife Christmas Special Sparks Fan Concern
Viewers express worries over the upcoming festive episode of the beloved BBC drama, Call the Midwife, as hints suggest a potentially heartbreaking storyline.
NHS doctors strike again amid growing healthcare crisis
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.
Helen George’s unrecognisable transformation in new drama
Helen George, famed for her role in Call the Midwife, undergoes a jaw-dropping transformation in a gripping new period drama. Fans won't believe their eyes!
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