NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
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Brighton NHS Declares Critical Incident Amid Overwhelming Pressure
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments are overwhelmed with patients. Major delays and service disruptions reported across Brighton and East Sussex.
NHS Crisis: Patients Face 2-Week Waits for GP Appointments
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS GP access, with millions waiting over two weeks for appointments and facing a postcode lottery for care. Discover the human impact of the growing healthcare crisis.
NHS Crisis: Record 7.6M on Waiting Lists as A&E Waits Soar
Exclusive analysis reveals the NHS is grappling with its most severe crisis as waiting lists soar to a record high and A&E performance plummets to its lowest level. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm' threatening patient care.
NHS Doctor Struck Off for Patient and Nurse Relationships
A senior NHS psychiatrist has been permanently banned from practising after a medical tribunal found him guilty of engaging in sexual relationships with a vulnerable patient and a junior colleague, exposing serious safeguarding failures.
Surgeon abandons patient mid-op for nurse rendezvous
Shocking medical misconduct exposed as consultant leaves anaesthetised patient on operating table for illicit encounter. Full investigation underway.
Sussex NHS Trust Placed Under 'Enhanced Support' Amid Crisis
The NHS Sussex integrated care board has been escalated to 'tier 2' oversight following a review that uncovered significant failings in its leadership and culture, raising serious concerns for health services across Brighton and East Sussex.
NHS Cancer Treatment Postcode Lottery Exposed in England
Exclusive analysis reveals a devastating postcode lottery in cancer care across England. Patients in worst-performing NHS areas wait over two months for life-saving treatment after diagnosis, breaching critical safety targets and putting lives at risk.
Cancer Research UK Demands Urgent NHS Funding Boost
Cancer Research UK issues a stark warning to the government, calling for immediate investment in NHS staff and equipment to tackle record-high cancer waiting times in England and prevent a future surge in avoidable deaths.
NHS Doctor Hails Jerusalem Gunmen as 'Martyrs'
An NHS doctor is facing a major investigation and widespread condemnation after glorifying Palestinian gunmen who opened fire in Jerusalem as 'martyrs' in a now-deleted social media post, sparking outrage and calls for disciplinary action.
Nottingham NHS Declares Critical Incident Over Overwhelming Demand
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented pressure, with patients facing 26-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside.
AI slashes NHS waiting times in major healthcare breakthrough
A major NHS trial using artificial intelligence has dramatically reduced waiting times for hospital care, cutting the wait for some treatments from 14 weeks to just 6. Discover how this UK healthcare breakthrough is transforming patient care.
NHS Fat Cats: Failing Hospital CEOs Outearn Prime Minister
Exclusive investigation reveals hospital bosses at England's worst-performing NHS trusts are receiving staggering salaries and bonuses, with some earning over £200,000 annually despite catastrophic failings in patient care and safety standards.
Indian gynaecologist suspended for 67 needless C-sections
A senior gynaecologist in Assam, India, faces suspension after a damning audit revealed she performed 67 caesarean sections without medical justification in a single month, raising serious questions about medical ethics and patient safety.
NHS League Tables Return: Can Star Ratings Revive Healthcare?
The UK government revives Blair-era hospital performance ratings. This in-depth analysis examines whether the new NHS league tables can tackle waiting lists and improve patient care amidst ongoing healthcare challenges.
NHS Doctor Investigated After 67 Caesareans in Month
A senior NHS consultant is under investigation after performing an unprecedented 67 caesarean sections in a single month in Assam, India, raising serious patient safety concerns.
NHS Crisis: League Tables Expose UK's Worst Hospitals
Exclusive analysis of NHS performance data uncovers a stark postcode lottery in hospital care across Britain, with several trusts ranking as the worst in the country for key treatment targets and A&E waits.
NHS is 'broken' says Labour's Wes Streeting
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a blistering assessment of the NHS, branding it 'broken' and vowing a fundamental transformation to prioritise patient care and efficiency if Labour wins the next election.
NHS in Crisis: 1.6 Million Patients Stranded Without Care
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches urgent investigation into NHS England after damning report reveals 1.6 million patients stranded without follow-up care. Major overhaul promised.
NHS Hospital League Tables Reveal Best and Worst Performers
Exclusive new data ranks every NHS hospital trust in England. Discover which trusts are leading in patient care and which are facing the biggest challenges in our comprehensive analysis.
NHS Crisis: Worst Performing Hospitals Named and Shamed
Exclusive NHS data reveals the hospitals in England with the longest A&E waits and worst performance figures. See if your local trust is on the critical list.
Vegan AI Rebellion: Chatbots Refuse Animal Product Discussions
Exclusive investigation reveals how leading AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Google Bard, are adopting a strict 'vegan' stance, refusing to provide recipes or information involving meat, dairy, and eggs in what experts call a troubling case of artificia
NHS missed cancer - now I'm terminal says heartbroken mother
Exclusive: Sarah Boyle's devastating story reveals how NHS missed her cancer symptoms, leaving her with a terminal diagnosis and fighting for her family's future.
NHS Doctor Struck Off for Selling Drugs from Boots
An NHS GP has been struck off after being secretly filmed selling powerful prescription drugs, including opioids and antidepressants, to an undercover reporter from behind the counter of a Boots pharmacy in London.
UK Imposes Mandatory NHS Surcharge on Migrant Workers & Students
Foreign nationals applying for UK visas will now be required to pay a hefty annual NHS surcharge, a new government measure aimed at generating billions for the health service and curbing 'health tourism'.
NHS Strike Escalation Threat Over Outsourcing Plans
Exclusive: The UK government faces imminent NHS strike escalation as unions vow to combat plans replacing striking staff with outsourced workers, potentially prolonging the largest walkout in health service history.
Dr Bot: The Ethical Dilemma of AI Doctors by Charlotte Blease
Explore the profound ethical dilemmas and emotional impact of AI in healthcare through Charlotte Blease's groundbreaking book, 'Dr Bot'. A must-read analysis on the future of medicine.
Hospital froze daughter's body without family's consent
A grieving family is demanding answers after a hospital froze their daughter's body for months without their knowledge or permission, leaving them in a state of prolonged distress.
Sedated Children Flown on Small Planes for NHS Treatments
An investigation reveals vulnerable children are being sedated and transported on small planes for NHS treatments due to a lack of specialist beds, raising serious safety and ethical concerns.
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