GP Crisis Sends Millions to A&E for Minor Ailments
Millions overwhelm A&Es with blocked noses and hiccups due to GP appointment waits. Experts urge use of pharmacies and NHS 111 to ease strain on emergency care.
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GP banned for faking appointments for school pick-up
A Nottingham GP has been suspended for five months after falsifying patient appointments to be on time for the school run. Read the full details of the misconduct tribunal.
GP banned for faking patient appointments
A Nottingham GP has been suspended for five months after dishonestly creating fake appointments to leave work on time for the school run. Read the full tribunal details.
NHS Warning Over Three Night-Time Leg Symptoms
The NHS has issued guidance on Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), highlighting three key symptoms that disrupt sleep. Learn the signs, home remedies, and when to see your GP.
NHS warning over three leg symptoms at night
The NHS highlights three key symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) that can disrupt sleep. Learn the signs, home remedies, and when to see your GP.
NHS: Heartburn could be sign of deadly cancer
The NHS warns that ongoing heartburn may indicate serious conditions like oesophageal cancer. Learn the key symptoms and when to urgently contact your GP.
Doctor's 10-minute toilet rule to avoid piles
An NHS surgeon warns against sitting on the toilet too long. Follow his 10-minute rule and know when to see your GP to prevent painful haemorrhoids.
GP waiting times surge under Labour, analysis shows
New figures reveal 1.7 million patients waited over a month for a GP appointment in November. The Liberal Democrats condemn the 'damning failure'. Read the full analysis.
GP: When to get urgent help for a child's cough
A leading GP outlines the critical signs that a child's cough or cold requires urgent medical attention. Learn when to seek help and what underlying conditions to watch for.
Cancer symptom may appear on pillows in the morning
Health experts warn that severe night sweats soaking your bedding could be a sign of cancer. Learn the key symptoms and when to see a GP. Don't ignore this warning.
GP waiting times soar with 300k more facing month delays
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp rise in patients waiting over a month for a GP appointment since Labour took office. Read the full analysis and the political fallout.
NHS Venlafaxine Warning: Side Effects Needing Urgent Call
The NHS urges those on antidepressant venlafaxine to watch for serious side effects like yellow skin, irregular heartbeat, and suicidal thoughts. Know when to call 111 or your GP.
GPs offered £135k to treat foreign criminals in detention
Doctors are being offered salaries of £135,000 a year to provide healthcare to foreign criminals and illegal migrants in detention. The role, funded by taxpayers, has sparked political controversy.
Mass GP Practice Closures Warning Within Five Years
A leading medical accountant warns of mass GP surgery closures within five years unless funding and business models are urgently overhauled. Discover the crisis facing primary care.
GP's Christmas Dementia Care Advice for UK Families
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
Doctor suspended after drink-driving crash at school
A Leeds GP has been suspended for six months after admitting she 'could have killed someone' by driving drunk and crashing outside a school. Read the full tribunal details.
Small daily tea change can reduce diabetes risk, says NHS GP
An NHS GP explains how a tiny tweak to your daily tea habit, alongside other sustainable lifestyle swaps, can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and improve long-term health.
GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
NHS Christmas Back Pain Guidance as GP Surgeries Close
The NHS has issued crucial advice for managing back pain over the festive period when GP access is limited. Learn the warning signs and when to seek urgent help.
GP Online Booking Hailed as 'Streets Ahead' of Old System
A parent of disabled children praises the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, while letters also cover junior doctors' strikes, HS2 delays, and the trials of piano practice.
Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat
Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.
Bus access refusal protest halts Westminster traffic
Shocking footage shows London bus driver refusing to deploy access ramp for wheelchair user and mothers with prams in Westminster confrontation that halted traffic.
Secret art collective shares gallery memberships
An underground network is enabling struggling artists to access premium exhibitions through shared membership cards, challenging London's exclusive art scene in a bold act of creative solidarity.
GP appointment changes: End of 8am phone scramble
Major changes are coming to how patients book GP appointments as NHS England phases out the stressful 8am phone scramble in favour of digital solutions and improved access.
Sarah Ferguson's Charity Role Slashed After Scandal
The Duchess of York has been formally removed as a director of her own charitable trust following revelations of financial difficulties and a controversial cash-for-access scandal.
NHS brings in 'Jess's Rule' after child's tragic death
The NHS introduces 'Jess's Rule', a major patient safety initiative ensuring direct consultant access for parents, following the preventable death of three-year-old Jessica Crich.
Countryside Code updated with new rules for visitors
The iconic Countryside Code for England and Wales has been updated for the first time in a decade, introducing new guidance on nighttime fishing, interacting with livestock, and 'leave no trace' principles for the modern visitor.
Tulsi Gabbard's White House Security Clearances Revoked
Exclusive: Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has been stripped of her White House security clearances, sparking accusations of political retaliation from the Biden administration and raising serious questions about partisan influence
California GOP blocks Trump's primary strategy in 2024 blow
The California Republican Party has dealt a significant blow to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign by closing its primary to non-Republicans, a move that could severely impact his strategy in the crucial state.
Kimmel Urges FCC To Block Trump's ABC Return
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel makes a formal request to the FCC, publicly urging Disney's ABC not to rehire Donald Trump, citing the 'Access Hollywood' tape and broadcasting standards.
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