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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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.
Lucy Connolly freed after jail term for 'malicious' tweet
Lucy Connolly has been released from prison after being sentenced for a controversial tweet. The case sparked a major debate on free speech and the proportionality of the UK's justice system.
Tory Councillor's Wife Freed After Jail for Southport Tweet
Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste
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.
NHS backlog hits 7.37M amid transparency row
The NHS waiting list has surged to a staggering 7.37 million, with critics accusing the government of downplaying the crisis. Experts warn of worsening delays and strained resources.
PE teacher denies abuse, admits inappropriate messages
A female PE teacher faces serious allegations of sexually abusing two girls and a boy, though she denies the abuse while admitting to inappropriate sexual communications with the students.
NHS staff face violence amid A&E waiting time crisis
Frontline NHS workers face escalating violence as record A&E waits push patients to the brink, with shocking reports of gun threats and physical assaults.
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.
NHS faces 40,000 nursing vacancies crisis
The NHS faces a staffing catastrophe with over 40,000 nursing and midwifery roles unfilled, exacerbating pressure on frontline services. Experts warn of dire consequences for patient care.
BMA warns of unsafe NHS conditions due to government inaction
The British Medical Association accuses the government of failing to address the NHS staffing crisis, warning that exhausted doctors are being pushed to their limits.
Margate family's A&E ordeal sparks NHS crisis debate
A Kent family's harrowing experience at A&E highlights the growing strain on the NHS, prompting a wave of public sympathy and a successful crowdfunding campaign.
NHS and BioNTech launch cancer vaccine trials
NHS England collaborates with BioNTech to trial groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccines, aiming to transform treatment for thousands of patients.
GP shortage crisis hits London and Wales hardest
Patients in London and Wales face the worst GP shortages in England, with some doctors handling over 2,500 patients each. Experts warn of a growing crisis in primary care.
NHS doctors threaten mass exodus over pay dispute
Thousands of NHS doctors are considering leaving the UK for better pay abroad, as the BMA warns of a staffing catastrophe unless the government addresses their demands.
NHS faces exodus as 1 in 8 doctors consider leaving UK
A shocking report reveals that the NHS could lose thousands of doctors as 1 in 8 consider moving overseas due to poor working conditions and pay disputes.
NHS Trust Overcharged for Cancer Drug Temozolomide
A major NHS trust has been accused of significantly overcharging for the cancer drug Temozolomide, sparking outrage among patients and healthcare advocates.
Wes Streeting urged to resolve NHS pay dispute
Labour's Wes Streeting faces mounting pressure to resolve the NHS pay dispute as unions demand urgent action before the next general election.
Woman waits 26 months for NHS surgery amid growing crisis
A desperate patient shares her agonising two-year wait for NHS surgery, revealing the human cost of growing healthcare delays.
NHS approves pembrolizumab for endometrial cancer
The NHS has greenlit pembrolizumab, a revolutionary immunotherapy drug, offering new hope for women battling advanced endometrial cancer. Discover how this treatment could transform outcomes.
Starmer unveils major NHS reform plan
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces a major NHS overhaul aimed at slashing waiting lists and improving working conditions for healthcare staff.
How nostalgia clouds doctors' strike judgments
Experts warn that rose-tinted views of the past are skewing public perception of ongoing NHS strikes, with emotional biases clouding rational debate about healthcare reforms.
Junior doctors defy union strike call
Junior doctors across England are refusing to join militant union strikes, prioritising patient care over industrial action. Discover why these NHS heroes are breaking ranks.
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.
Streeting condemns No.10 over NHS doctor strikes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticises Downing Street's handling of NHS strikes as junior doctors walk out. Labour leader Keir Starmer supports the industrial action, calling for better pay and conditions.
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.
NHS England warns of rising patient numbers and staff shortages
NHS England reports a surge in patient numbers, exacerbating existing staff shortages and straining healthcare services across the country.
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.
NHS GPs and nurses announce fresh strike over pay
Thousands of NHS doctors and nurses are set to walk out in a new wave of strikes as pay negotiations collapse, threatening further disruption to patient care.
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.
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