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Hospital body mix-up adds to grieving family's pain

A grieving Glasgow family was horrified after Queen Elizabeth University Hospital released their grandmother's body to the wrong funeral director. This latest blunder follows a series of mortuary errors at Scotland's largest hospital. Read the full invest

Wrong body cremated in Glasgow hospital error

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated, causing two families significant distress. A full investigation is underway.

Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive

A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.

Pathologist dies after hospital medication error

Distinguished pathologist Dr Paul Miller tragically died from a medication overdose after hospital staff administered the wrong drug following a routine procedure at West Suffolk Hospital.

Hospital probe after baby declared stillborn found alive

An urgent independent investigation has been launched into a major hospital trust after a baby pronounced stillborn was discovered to be alive, raising serious concerns about maternity safety protocols and patient care standards.

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

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.

The 1% Club issues on-air apology after technical fault

ITV's popular quiz show The 1% Club was forced to issue an on-air apology after a technical failure left viewers confused during Saturday night's broadcast. The incident occurred during a crucial question about a fictional company's profits.

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.

Mum's 'low iron' was actually terminal cancer

Jennifer Cahill's persistent fatigue was dismissed as iron deficiency, but the devastating truth revealed stage four bowel cancer that had spread throughout her body.

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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