NHS defies Supreme Court on single-sex spaces
English hospitals are allowing trans patients into single-sex spaces, contradicting a Supreme Court ruling. Ministers are yet to decide on new guidance, leaving policy in limbo.
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Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive
A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.
Anaesthetist Frederic Pechier jailed for life for murders
Frederic Pechier, a French anaesthetist dubbed 'Doctor Death', has been given a life sentence for murdering 12 patients with poison. Read the shocking details of the case.
French 'Dr Death' Gets Life for Poisoning Patients
Frédéric Péchier, a former star anaesthetist, has been sentenced to life for murdering 12 patients and poisoning 30. Read the shocking details of the decade-long case.
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.
Melania Trump Visits Children's Hospital for Holidays
First Lady Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital, continuing a decades-old tradition. She read to young patients and wished them strength and toys from Santa.
ICU Nurse Answers Unconscious Patient Questions
An ICU nurse shares the realities of caring for unconscious patients, from washing hair to managing delirium. Discover the human side of intensive care. Read the full story.
Flu Hospital Cases at Record Level for Time of Year
Flu hospitalisations in England are over 50% higher than last year, with the season starting early and yet to peak. Experts warn of severe NHS strain this winter.
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.
Cancer patients 'anxious and lost' before treatment
A new poll reveals 92% of cancer patients feel a loss of control during the average three-week wait between diagnosis and treatment. Discover how prehabilitation can help.
Army Doctor Investigated for Secretly Filming Patients
A US Army gynaecologist faces criminal investigation after allegedly secretly filming patients during intimate examinations. Over 65 women have come forward with similar allegations of misconduct.
Cancer patients fight insurance delays for treatment
Exclusive: Cancer patients and doctors reveal how insurance prior authorisations delay critical treatment, with some physicians reporting the process contributed to patient deaths. Read their urgent call for reform.
Health centre closure strands elderly patients
A New England mountain town's health centre closure forces 1,400 patients to travel further for care, severing vital patient-staff relationships. Discover the human impact.
Cancer patients find joy and strength in exercise
Six incredible women battling breast cancer reveal how exercise became their medicine, helping them regain hope and health. Discover their inspiring stories of resilience.
US Catholic Bishops Ban Transgender Healthcare
US Catholic bishops have formally banned gender-affirming care for transgender patients in Catholic hospitals, a move affecting one in seven US patients. Learn the details and reactions.
Transgender patients recorded as female for male NHS issues
Exclusive NHS data reveals over 500 transgender patients were recorded as female for conditions like enlarged prostates. Experts warn this poses serious clinical risks. Read the full investigation.
NHS Cancer Care Crisis: Patients Face Dangerous Delays
Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients face devastating delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment, with some waiting months for vital care as services struggle under immense pressure.
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.
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.
Hospice Chaplain Reveals What Dying Patients Really Ask
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
32 with stage 4 bowel cancer: Symptoms to know
A young mother's shocking stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis reveals the hidden symptoms that could save your life. Discover her urgent warning to others.
Maine's terminally ill receive chilling 'death letters'
Shocking healthcare policy in Maine sees terminally ill patients receiving letters preparing them for death instead of treatment, sparking national outrage and calls for reform.
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.
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
Cholesterol drug may prevent chemo brain in cancer patients
Groundbreaking research reveals that a widely-used cholesterol medication may protect cancer patients from chemotherapy-induced cognitive decline, offering new hope for treatment without mental side effects.
Sydney surgeon banned after unnecessary elderly patient surgeries
Renowned Sydney surgeon Dr. Kwong Yan Tam faces severe restrictions after medical tribunal finds he performed unnecessary surgeries on elderly patients, including a 95-year-old woman.
Elderly face 'corridor medicine' in NHS crisis
Shocking new data reveals thousands of older patients are being treated in hospital corridors for hours, with some waiting up to 24 hours for proper care as NHS emergency services buckle under pressure.
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.
Hospice funding crisis forces cuts for terminally ill
Exclusive investigation reveals how government funding shortfalls are forcing hospices across England to reduce essential services for terminally ill patients, creating a postcode lottery for end-of-life care.
COVID Roulette: Medication Crisis Hits Millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how medication withdrawals are creating a hidden pandemic of suffering among vulnerable patients across Britain
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