UK's Child Mental Health Crisis: Parents Reveal Agony
Exclusive: Desperate parents reveal their agonising battles with the UK's child mental health system as waiting lists spiral and children are failed. A Mirror investigation.
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NHS cataract rationing leaves elderly waiting in darkness
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of elderly Britons are being denied timely cataract surgery due to postcode rationing, with some NHS trusts imposing stricter vision thresholds. Critics condemn the 'cruel' postcode lottery as patients struggle wi
NHS Crisis: Record 7.6M on Waiting Lists as A&E Waits Soar
Exclusive analysis reveals the NHS is grappling with its most severe crisis as waiting lists soar to a record high and A&E performance plummets to its lowest level. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm' threatening patient care.
NHS Cancer Treatment Postcode Lottery Exposed in England
Exclusive analysis reveals a devastating postcode lottery in cancer care across England. Patients in worst-performing NHS areas wait over two months for life-saving treatment after diagnosis, breaching critical safety targets and putting lives at risk.
NHS Back Pain Breakthrough Slashes Waiting Lists
Exclusive: The NHS in England is revolutionising back pain treatment with a new clinical programme that's dramatically reducing waiting times and helping patients avoid surgery. Discover how this innovative approach is changing lives.
Stroke victims forced into private care amid NHS crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in stroke patients turning to costly private rehabilitation due to crippling NHS delays, with waiting times now exceeding six months for crucial therapy.
Labour vows to slash NHS waiting lists as top priority
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson declares the next Labour government will prioritise cutting NHS waiting lists, calling the current patient backlog a 'national emergency' requiring urgent action.
NHS League Tables Return: Can Star Ratings Revive Healthcare?
The UK government revives Blair-era hospital performance ratings. This in-depth analysis examines whether the new NHS league tables can tackle waiting lists and improve patient care amidst ongoing healthcare challenges.
Wes Streeting: NHS is 'broken', needs private sector help
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a bombshell diagnosis of the NHS as 'broken' and announces a controversial new strategy to use private sector capacity to tackle the elective care backlog, signalling a major shift in healthcare policy.
NHS 'Postcode Lottery' Leaves Patients in the Dark
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting issues a stark warning on the state of the NHS, condemning the 'postcode lottery' of care and demanding urgent reform to end the suffering of patients abandoned by the system.
NHS is 'broken' says Labour's Wes Streeting
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a blistering assessment of the NHS, branding it 'broken' and vowing a fundamental transformation to prioritise patient care and efficiency if Labour wins the next election.
NHS in Crisis: 1.6 Million Patients Stranded Without Care
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches urgent investigation into NHS England after damning report reveals 1.6 million patients stranded without follow-up care. Major overhaul promised.
Bullied Teen Failed By 277-Day NHS Mental Health Wait
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.
NI's Youth Mental Health Crisis: Report Urges Stormont Action
A damning new report reveals a deepening mental health emergency among Northern Ireland's young people, with soaring suicide rates and a 'fractured' support system. Experts are urging the restored Stormont Executive to make youth wellbeing an immediate pr
Wes Streeting: The NHS is 'broken' and needs fundamental reform
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.
Wes Streeting: NHS in 'Absolute Collapse', Labour Plans Rescue
Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, declares the NHS is in a state of 'absolute collapse' and promises an urgent overhaul to cut waiting lists and save the health service this summer.
Susanna Reid's Fiery NHS Dentist Clash With Minister
Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid launched a blistering attack on Health Minister Dame Andrea Leadsom, demanding answers for the millions unable to access an NHS dentist.
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.
Revolutionary prosthetic legs transform lives amid NHS crisis
Exclusive: Groundbreaking microprocessor-controlled prosthetic limbs are offering new hope to amputees, but NHS waiting times and funding shortages create a postcode lottery for life-changing technology.
Wes Streeting Under Fire Over NHS Privatisation Plans
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting is embroiled in a major row after unions and medical professionals demand he 'comes clean' on plans to use private healthcare providers within the NHS, raising fears of a move towards American-style healthcare.
Young Brits Ditch NHS for Private Healthcare in Droves
Exclusive analysis reveals a silent crisis as a generation loses faith in the NHS, opting for private medical insurance in a desperate bid for timely care. Is this the end of the NHS as we know it?
Doctor slams 'unacceptable' NHS autism waiting lists
A leading doctor has criticised the NHS for 'unacceptable' waiting times for autism assessments, leaving thousands of children and adults in limbo.
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 waiting lists hit record 7.6 million in England
England's NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.6 million, marking the highest number on record. Experts warn of worsening delays amid staff shortages and funding crises.
3 million NHS patients get no care after GP referral
New data reveals that three million patients in England have received no NHS care after being referred by their GP, highlighting a deepening healthcare crisis.
Children's mental health crisis worsens post-pandemic
A disturbing rise in mental health problems among children has been reported since the pandemic, with experts warning of long-term consequences if urgent action isn't taken.
Streeting clashes with striking doctors over NHS crisis
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces backlash after urging striking junior doctors to return to work, as NHS waiting lists hit record highs.
Working-age adults dominate NHS waiting lists
New data reveals a disturbing trend as economically active adults make up the majority of NHS waiting lists, signalling a healthcare system under unprecedented strain.
Sadiq Khan backs 'nuked blood' for NHS
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has endorsed radical 'nuked blood' transfusions as a potential solution to reduce NHS waiting times. The controversial method, backed by US research, could revolutionise patient care.
NHS must clarify patient rights amid long waits
Health officials demand transparency from the NHS as patients face growing uncertainty over treatment delays and legal rights.
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