NHS dentistry crisis: minor contract tweaks won't solve the rot
The government's new NHS dental contract fails to address the core funding and recruitment crisis, leaving millions without access to care. Read why experts say it's not enough.
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Dentists Paid More for Urgent NHS Care in New Reforms
New government reforms will pay dentists more to treat urgent NHS patients. A think tank also proposes £150 annual dental vouchers to end the 'postcode lottery' of care.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
Major NHS Dentistry Reforms to Tackle 14 Million Patient Backlog
Major NHS dentistry reforms will see dentists paid more for urgent care from April 2026, aiming to help millions unable to access treatment. The changes follow a Mirror campaign highlighting a crisis in dental care.
Healthcare Disparity: Dungavel vs NHS Scotland
A prison inspection reveals detainees at Dungavel House have swift GP access, contrasting with lengthy NHS waits for Scots. Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher voices public dismay. Read the full report.
NHS A&Es overwhelmed by minor ailments as winter pressure hits
Health chiefs warn England's emergency departments are swamped by thousands of non-urgent cases like hiccups and blocked noses, with junior doctor strikes set to worsen the winter crisis. Learn how to use NHS services wisely.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
NHS Crisis: Only 1 in 13 Junior GPs Work Full-Time
Exclusive analysis reveals thousands of GPs are cutting hours despite government plans to improve access. Discover why doctors are leaving the NHS frontline.
Therapy: A Path Out of Narcissism, But NHS Cuts Bite
Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps combat narcissism by fostering self-awareness and connection. Yet, NHS cuts are drastically reducing this vital mental health service. Join the fight for accessible therapy for all.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
GP crisis: 8am phone scramble warning as patients face weeks-long waits
British patients are struggling to secure GP appointments as doctors warn the current 8am phone rush system is failing. New data reveals millions face weeks-long waits while GPs consider drastic action.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Home Birth Safety: Experts Demand Better Warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
200,000 GP appointments cancelled weekly due to online systems
Exclusive investigation reveals how digital booking systems are causing chaos in GP surgeries, with vulnerable patients struggling to secure face-to-face consultations amid the NHS's technological transformation.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
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.
NHS Online GP Access Puts Patients at Risk
Medical leaders raise alarm as new NHS digital initiative allowing patients to view full medical records online could endanger vulnerable individuals and overwhelm GP practices.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
Pharmacies Offer Free Mental Health & Contraception Services
Major NHS expansion puts local chemists on frontline of healthcare with walk-in mental health consultations and confidential contraceptive services - no GP appointment needed.
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.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme
A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.
NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients
New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.
NHS allows HRT start without GP visit
Groundbreaking NHS policy change allows women to initiate hormone replacement therapy directly through pharmacies, breaking down barriers to menopause treatment across the UK.
NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists
Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.
NHS hospitals cut services as winter pressure mounts
Exclusive: NHS leaders warn of service reductions and longer waits as hospitals across England face unprecedented pressure and staffing shortages ahead of winter.
Pharmacy Deserts: UK's Medicine Access Crisis
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK communities becoming 'pharmacy deserts' as hundreds of chemists close, leaving vulnerable patients struggling to access essential medications and healthcare advice.
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.
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