Man unaware of NHS epilepsy diagnosis for five years
Fraser Peel, 29, says the NHS failed to inform him of his epilepsy diagnosis, leading to two more life-threatening seizures while driving. Read his shocking story.
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C-Sections Overtake Natural Births in UK NHS Data
For the first time, more UK babies are born by C-section than vaginally. We explore the NHS data, the 'too posh to push' legacy, and the call for better maternity support.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
Call the Midwife star's new role in BBC Austen drama
Ella Bruccoleri swaps nun's habit for Regency gowns in 'The Other Bennet Sister', a new BBC period drama exploring Mary Bennet's story. Coming to screens next year.
Call the Midwife Christmas Specials: Corrie Star Returns
Call the Midwife confirms a festive return for Coronation Street's Christopher Harper as Geoffrey Franklin in dramatic 1971 Hong Kong-set Christmas specials airing on BBC One.
Midwife died from painkiller misadventure, inquest rules
A mother-of-three and midwife was found dead after taking painkillers for chronic back pain. The Preston coroner recorded a conclusion of misadventure. Read the full story.
Miranda Hart's Lyme disease battle and happy new life
Miranda Hart reveals how a devastating Lyme disease battle left her bedbound and changed her perspective on life. The comedian is now happily married and embracing a simpler, joyful existence.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
NHS Midwife Warns of Tragic Loss of Autonomous Midwifery
An NHS midwife responds to the Free Birth Society, arguing that accessible, respectful midwifery is the solution to both medical overreach and risky free births. Read her powerful plea.
Call the Midwife Christmas Specials Tease Tragedy
The Call the Midwife Christmas specials promise drama with a Hong Kong tragedy and rescue mission. Get all the details on the festive episodes airing soon.
NHS Midwife on Ventilator in Barbados After Holiday
A dedicated NHS midwife from Bury is fighting for her life in a Barbados hospital after a dream 60th birthday holiday turned into a medical nightmare. Her family is fundraising for her care.
Spain's €1.1bn Ghost Airport: A €10k Failure
The shocking story of Spain's €1.1 billion 'ghost airport' that operated for just three years before closing. Discover how this infrastructure disaster lost billions.
Call the Midwife's Turner children all grown up
Call the Midwife fans are astounded by the grown-up Turner children in a new series 15 behind-the-scenes photo. The show returns with Christmas specials in 2025 and a new series in 2026.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
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.
Home Birth Safety: Experts Demand Better Warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
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
Kansas City ride safety belt fails mid-operation
Terrifying moment at Kansas City attraction as ride safety belt fails mid-operation, sending riders plunging downwards in shocking safety breach caught on camera.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
Coroner demands NHS changes after home birth death
A coroner has issued a formal warning to the NHS after a baby died during a home birth, highlighting critical gaps in emergency transfer protocols and midwife training.
Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'
A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.
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.
Mum names baby after NHS hero who saved her life
A grateful mother honours the midwife who delivered her baby during a life-threatening emergency by giving her daughter the same beautiful name in a moving NHS tribute.
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.
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.
Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions
Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.
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.
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.
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