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US medics approved to work in NHS
American doctors and nurses will soon be able to practise in the NHS after UK regulators approved their qualifications, easing staffing shortages.
Hospitals and GPs overcharging patients in billing scandal
An investigation reveals widespread billing errors in UK hospitals and GP practices, leaving patients with unexpected charges. Find out how this affects you.
Half of NHS nurses face violence at work, survey reveals
A shocking new survey shows that nearly half of NHS nurses have experienced physical violence at work, with many blaming staff shortages and long waiting times for escalating tensions.
A&E nurses face rising violence in UK hospitals
A shocking rise in physical and verbal attacks on A&E nurses has been reported across UK hospitals, with staff demanding urgent action to improve safety.
VA faces medical staff exodus threatening veteran care
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is grappling with a severe staffing crisis as medical professionals leave in droves, raising concerns over healthcare quality for veterans.
MPs demand action to protect NHS from private sector
A cross-party group of MPs warns that private firms are profiting at the expense of NHS patients, calling for stricter regulations to safeguard public healthcare.
NHS launches Amazon-style ratings for hospitals
The NHS is introducing a new rating system inspired by Amazon, allowing patients to score hospitals and GP services. Find out how this transparency drive could transform healthcare choices.
Gaza doctor studies in Australia to rebuild healthcare
A Palestinian doctor flees Gaza's collapsing medical infrastructure to study in Australia, aiming to return and rebuild his homeland's healthcare system.
Fake nurse treated 4,000 patients without license
A woman in Florida posed as a licensed nurse for over a decade, treating thousands of patients despite having no medical qualifications. Authorities are now investigating how she evaded detection for so long.
Care workers caught dragging teen in shocking footage
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.
Letby's boss refuses apology to victims' families
The former boss of convicted child killer Lucy Letby has declined to apologise to the families of her victims, sparking outrage following a critical report into hospital failings.
Australia not to blame for US healthcare failures
A sharp rebuttal to claims that Australia's healthcare policies are responsible for US system failures, highlighting structural differences and political inertia.
Father dies in scalding bath at care home
A grieving family demands answers after a father tragically dies in a scalding hot bath at a care home, sparking urgent safety concerns.
US childbirth costs vary wildly by state - new study
A new study reveals the staggering differences in childbirth costs across the US, with some states charging nearly triple the national average. Discover where your state stands.
RFK Jr.'s health cuts spark AMA warning
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed healthcare cuts spark fierce backlash from the American Medical Association, warning of severe risks to public health and medical services.
Girl, 4, dies after four hospital visits
A grieving family reveals their four-year-old daughter's tragic death following multiple hospital visits, raising serious concerns about NHS paediatric care.
Walmart closes all US health centres, including Michigan
Walmart has announced the closure of all its health centres across the US, including locations in Michigan, citing unsustainable costs. The move impacts patients in Traverse City and Detroit, leaving many to seek alternative care options.
Trump's Medicaid cuts spark Missouri healthcare crisis fears
Former President Donald Trump's proposed Medicaid cuts in Missouri have ignited fierce backlash, with critics warning of dire consequences for low-income families and healthcare providers.
Graham Thorpe: NHS care failings revealed in inquest
An inquest into the death of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe has uncovered serious failings in NHS mental health care, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Care failings in Graham Thorpe's final months revealed
A coroner has revealed severe care failings during the last months of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe's life, raising urgent questions about patient welfare.
Trans teen's suicide exposes hospital care failings
A coroner's report highlights systemic failures in the treatment of a transgender teenager who died by suicide following distressing hospital admissions.
NHS maternity failings exposed in shocking report
A damning report reveals systemic failings in NHS maternity services, prompting demands for immediate action to improve care standards.
Govt reviews Warwickshire children's services after failings
The Department for Education has ordered an immediate review into Warwickshire County Council's children's services following serious safeguarding concerns.
Govt slammed over infected blood scandal delays
Ministers are under fire for failing to deliver timely compensation to victims of the infected blood scandal, with campaigners demanding urgent action.
NHS England's £27bn maternity failings crisis
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.
Auditor-General probes NHS Fife's trans healthcare handling
The Auditor-General is set to investigate NHS Fife's handling of transgender healthcare services amid growing concerns over policies and patient care.
Parents battle NHS failures to save son
A desperate family battles against NHS shortcomings as their son's life hangs in the balance. Read their heartbreaking story.
NHS chief warns of healthcare 'postcode lottery'
John Stewart, NHS England's director of specialised commissioning, highlights disparities in healthcare funding across the UK, urging a review of the Barnett Formula.
NHS wait times show growing rich-poor divide
New data reveals stark postcode lottery in NHS care, with deprived communities suffering longest delays for treatment amid growing healthcare inequality.
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