NHS Maternity Inquiry Chair's £26k Monthly Fee
Midwife Donna Ockenden, leading the UK's largest NHS maternity inquiry, charges up to £26k monthly via her company. Explore the spiralling costs and her justification.
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NHS maternity inquiry lead charges up to £26,000 a month
Exclusive: Donna Ockenden, chairing the Nottingham maternity review, invoices NHS England substantial monthly sums. Discover the costs and her defence of the value provided.
Patient left on A&E floor for five hours at William Harvey
Juliet Caryl, 61, says she was left vomiting in pain on a hospital floor for over five hours while staff ignored her. Read the shocking account of NHS pressures in East Kent.
Junior doctors' strike ends as NHS faces long recovery
Junior doctors in England return to work after a five-day strike, but health leaders warn the disruption to waiting lists will be felt into 2026 and beyond. Read the latest on the dispute.
35 Doctors Sued Over Child Abuse Claims at Mental Health Units
Shocking new court documents allege vulnerable children were force-fed, drugged, and abused in 'prison-like' NHS-funded hospitals. Families seek justice as legal claims progress.
Flu patients in England's hospitals up 56% on last year
Official NHS data reveals a 56% surge in flu patients in England's hospitals compared to last year, with 1,717 daily cases. Experts warn the 'unusually early' season is yet to peak, adding strain to the health service.
Architect's Warning: The High Cost of PFI NHS Buildings
A retired chartered architect warns against repeating PFI schemes for NHS hospitals, citing serious design flaws, high finance costs, and the risk of buildings being returned in a depleted state.
Susan Loppert's Legacy: Art in Hospitals
Discover how Susan Loppert revolutionised healthcare environments by integrating art into London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, creating a healing space beyond the clinical.
Leeds maternity probe into 'normal birth' ideology
An NHS trust's pursuit of 'normal birth' is under investigation after a decade-long policy coincided with soaring infant mortality rates. Health Secretary calls it a 'national shame'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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