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Woman dead in car outside police station for three days

A critical incident investigation is launched after a 48-year-old woman is discovered deceased in a vehicle outside a Lake Illawarra police station, three days after she was last seen. Read the full report.

Nurse sues NHS Fife boss over 'smear' statement

A&E nurse Sandie Peggie launches new legal action against NHS Fife's outgoing CEO Carol Potter over a controversial media statement. Discover the latest escalation in the tribunal battle.

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.

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

Bristol hospitals declare critical incident amid crisis

Major Bristol hospitals have declared a rare critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients experiencing 'very long waits' and all beds occupied across the healthcare system.

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.

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 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.

Girl, 9, dies in Cotswolds tragedy, woman critical

A quiet Cotswolds village has been rocked by a devastating incident that left a nine-year-old girl dead and a 49-year-old woman fighting for her life in hospital. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.

NHS staff fury over parking charge increases

NHS workers across Britain are expressing outrage as hospital trusts implement controversial parking fee increases, adding financial pressure to healthcare heroes already struggling with cost-of-living crisis.

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