NHS phlebotomists strike for 236 days in pay dispute
Specialist blood-taking staff at Gloucestershire hospitals continue historic 236-day strike over pay grading dispute. Union demands fair recognition for skilled work. Read the full story.
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Home birth tragedy reveals UK maternity system failures
The death of Jennifer Cahill and baby Agnes highlights Britain's maternity crisis. With 68% of units deemed unsafe and soaring trauma rates, women are losing faith in hospital births.
UK Hospitals Brace for Worst Flu Surge in a Decade
UK health officials warn of a severe flu season driven by a mutated H3N2 virus. Early surge and lower vaccine uptake pose major risks. Public urged to get vaccinated to protect against hospitalisation.
Child flu death confirmed as NHS battles surge in cases
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu-related deaths rise, with London hospitals reporting significant pressure and parents urged to vaccinate vulnerable children.
Flu Cases Double: NHS Issues Urgent Winter Warning
Health officials sound alarm over rapidly increasing flu hospitalisations with cases doubling in a week. NHS faces mounting pressure as emergency measures are activated.
NHS tests AI tool for prostate cancer diagnosis
The NHS is deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence across hospitals to transform prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment planning, marking a significant advancement in men's healthcare.
150,000 over-90s face 12-hour A&E waits in NHS crisis
Shocking NHS data reveals nearly 150,000 patients aged 90 and above faced 12-hour waits in English A&E departments last year, exposing a deepening crisis in elderly care and emergency services.
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 Hospital Pioneers Revolutionary Heatwave Cooling System
Milton Keynes University Hospital leads UK healthcare innovation with groundbreaking cooling technology that could prevent thousands of heat-related deaths during extreme weather events.
NHS Crisis: Streeting's 18-month cancer diagnosis wait
Wes Streeting discloses harrowing 18-month wait for cancer diagnosis as he pledges radical NHS reforms to tackle deteriorating healthcare services across England.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
A Stranger's Kindness Transformed My Cancer Journey
When diagnosed with cancer, a woman finds unexpected comfort and life-changing support from the stranger in the next hospital bed, proving human connection can be the most powerful medicine.
NHS to let hospitals refer patients directly, bypassing GPs
Major NHS overhaul will allow hospital emergency departments to directly refer patients to specialists using digital technology, reducing GP bottlenecks and streamlining care pathways across England.
NHS experts warn of flu surge in Midlands hospitals
Health authorities issue urgent warning as influenza admissions spike dramatically in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding regions, overwhelming NHS services during winter pressures.
Rob Schneider's bizarre children's hospital conspiracy claim
Comedian Rob Schneider faces intense backlash after making unsubstantiated allegations about children's hospitals in a controversial social media post that's been condemned by medical professionals.
NHS at Risk: Climate Crisis Threatens Healthcare System
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS England's critical vulnerability to extreme weather events as government climate adaptation plans fall short, threatening patient care and hospital operations.
NHS Doctors Told to Change Bras Over Infection Fears
Shocking NHS guidance reveals doctors are being told to change patients' bras during examinations amid infection control concerns, raising questions about healthcare priorities.
Health Secretary clashes with BMA over NHS reforms
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches astonishing attack on British Medical Association, accusing them of blocking NHS reforms and threatening strike action that could paralyse healthcare services across England.
NHS watchdog chief resigns over maternity failures
The head of England's health regulator steps down as pressure mounts over inadequate oversight of troubled maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Former CQC chief to lead Leeds Hospitals transformation
Exclusive: Sir Mike Richards, former Care Quality Commission chief inspector, takes helm at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust amid sweeping government reforms and £1bn investment pledge.
NHS patient safety crisis warning from senior doctors
The Royal College of Physicians sounds alarm as NHS faces 'perfect storm' of staff shortages and overwhelming demand, putting patient care at serious risk across UK hospitals.
NHS Bureaucracy Exposed: Managers Outnumber Frontline Staff
An NHS doctor's viral revelation exposes staggering bureaucracy as managers outnumber frontline staff, sparking outrage over wasted resources and patient care neglect.
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.
NHS negligence bill hits £60bn - bigger than nuclear cleanup
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.
Midwife investigated for notes on incontinence pads
A senior midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals is under investigation after writing insensitive notes on incontinence pads about new mothers, raising serious concerns about maternity care standards.
NHS Bed Blocking Costs £2.6 Billion Annually
Shocking new figures reveal how delayed discharges and social care failures are creating a devastating financial burden on Britain's health service, with thousands of beds occupied by patients who should have been released.
Londoners' trust in NHS plummets amid healthcare concerns
Exclusive research reveals Londoners are losing confidence in the NHS, with growing concerns about waiting times, staff shortages and mental health services.
Rogue surgeon gets £1M pension after botched operations
Disgraced surgeon Habib Rahman continues receiving taxpayer-funded pension payments while living abroad after multiple negligent operations at NHS hospitals in Kent and Sussex.
20-week premature baby survives in medical miracle
Against all medical expectations, a baby born at just 20 weeks - the UK's legal abortion limit - has survived in what doctors are calling an extraordinary medical miracle that's rewriting survival records.
NHS in Critical Condition: Report Reveals Healthcare Crisis
A damning report reveals England's NHS faces unsustainable pressure with rising patient demand and critical staff shortages threatening healthcare delivery.
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