NHS Winter Crisis: 'Twindemic' Threat Looms
NHS leaders warn of perfect storm as COVID-19 and flu cases threaten to overwhelm health service this winter. Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting demands urgent government action.
NHS leaders warn of perfect storm as COVID-19 and flu cases threaten to overwhelm health service this winter. Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting demands urgent government action.
The NHS is battling its worst winter crisis in years with soaring Covid and flu admissions, emergency care delays, and critical staff shortages pushing hospitals to breaking point across England.
The NHS launches innovative pop-up vaccination clinics across unusual venues including sports halls and bowling alleys to combat winter flu epidemic, with school-age children being key focus.
Exclusive investigation reveals UK children's clinics at breaking point with unprecedented flu cases. Health experts warn of system strain and urgent vaccination needs.
Health authorities issue urgent warning as influenza admissions spike dramatically in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding regions, overwhelming NHS services during winter pressures.
Health officials sound alarm as flu cases surge across UK schools, with experts warning the virus is spreading like 'wildfire' and threatening to overwhelm NHS services during winter pressures.
Medical expert Dr. Ranj Singh issues crucial safety alert about common over-the-counter medications that could pose serious health risks when mixed with other drugs.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike 35% in a week. Experts urge vulnerable groups to get vaccinated immediately to avoid winter crisis.
Expert medical advice reveals crucial strategies for staying healthy this winter, from vaccination timing to workplace habits and sleep management.
Millions of Brits can get free flu vaccines this autumn. Discover if you're eligible for NHS protection against seasonal influenza and where to get your jab.
New medical research challenges conventional wisdom about exercising while ill. Discover when physical activity could help recovery and when it might be dangerous.
Discover if you qualify for a complimentary NHS flu vaccine this season. Our comprehensive guide outlines all 12 eligible groups and explains why vaccination matters more than ever.
High street pharmacy chain Boots has suspended its popular 'fat jab' weight loss injection service following overwhelming demand and supply shortages, leaving thousands of customers seeking alternatives.
An NHS doctor's viral revelation exposes staggering bureaucracy as managers outnumber frontline staff, sparking outrage over wasted resources and patient care neglect.
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.
A mother's ordinary flu turned into a life-threatening ordeal when she was placed in a medically-induced coma for two weeks, waking to discover she'd delivered her baby while unconscious.
Shocking report reveals NHS medical negligence liabilities have quadrupled to £60 billion - exceeding Britain's nuclear decommissioning costs and creating one of government's largest financial burdens.
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous fake 'Triple-G' injections are being sold online as Britain faces a wild west of illegal weight-loss drug sales, prompting urgent government action.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike dramatically across the UK, with hospitals under mounting pressure and vulnerable groups at particular risk.
The NHS is launching a groundbreaking initiative using weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and ADHD medications to tackle record treatment backlogs and transform patient care across Britain.
Scientists uncover dangerous new flu strain in Chinese livestock with pandemic potential, raising urgent concerns about global public health security and disease monitoring systems.
The NHS has significantly expanded its free flu vaccination programme for winter 2024/25, now including people with learning disabilities, carers, and household contacts of vulnerable individuals. Discover if you qualify for protection.
An NHS doctor identifies five vulnerable groups at serious risk this winter and explains why immediate vaccination is crucial for protection against flu and COVID-19.
Exclusive research reveals Londoners are losing confidence in the NHS, with growing concerns about waiting times, staff shortages and mental health services.
Public Health England confirms first influenza-related death amid rising cases, prompting urgent warnings for vulnerable groups to get vaccinated ahead of winter peak.
Health authorities sound the alarm as flu hospitalisations skyrocket by 75% while COVID infections continue to spread rapidly across Britain. Experts reveal which age groups are most at risk and what symptoms to watch for.
Medical authorities reveal surprising complications from common painkiller use after flu vaccination. Discover the crucial safety guidance affecting millions this winter season.
Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.
New research reveals the dangerous domino effect of skipping your annual flu vaccine - from increased heart attack risk to devastating long-term health consequences that could change your life forever.
Groundbreaking research reveals GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy may cause misleading results on CT and PET scans, potentially hiding cancers and leading to dangerous misdiagnoses.