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Three patients die after infected organ transplants

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking NHS safety failures as three transplant patients die after receiving organs from donor with rare, undetected infection, prompting urgent review of screening procedures.

NHS Crisis: 4-Week GP Wait Times Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals patients in England are waiting up to a month to see GPs despite government promises of 48-hour access, with rural areas hit hardest by the growing healthcare crisis.

NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism

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.

Greenwich man's organ donation saves four lives

Ben England's selfless decision to become an organ donor created an extraordinary legacy, transforming four lives through transplants after his sudden passing. The Greenwich man's story highlights the life-saving power of donor registration.

NHS cornea transplant crisis: Urgent donor plea

The NHS faces a critical shortage of cornea donors, putting thousands of Britons' eyesight at risk. Discover why transplant rates have plummeted and how you could help save someone's vision.

Teen dies after babysitting job in Birmingham

A Birmingham family is demanding answers after their 17-year-old daughter died from catastrophic organ failure following what appeared to be a routine babysitting job, with doctors suspecting chemical poisoning.

NHS Trust League Tables Launching in 2025

The NHS is set to undergo a transparency revolution as new performance league tables will rank every trust in England from 2025, revealing critical patient safety risks and care quality variations.

Global Passport Shortage Threatens Holiday Plans

Brits face potential travel chaos as worldwide passport production delays threaten to disrupt holiday plans. Discover why this shortage is happening and how to protect your travel arrangements.

Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit

Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.

Labour's NHS Reforms: Visionary or Vague?

As the Labour government unveils sweeping NHS reforms, experts and insiders question the lack of a concrete delivery plan. This analysis examines the funding, staffing, and logistical challenges threatening to derail the ambitious health service overhaul.

Teen's organs save four lives after tragic cardiac arrest

In an extraordinary act of selflessness, 17-year-old Kieran McDade's organs saved four strangers after he tragically collapsed and died from an undiagnosed heart condition. His family's courageous decision in the face of unimaginable grief has given other

NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts

Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.

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