40% Surge in ADHD Drugs for UK Preschoolers
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp 40% rise in ADHD drug prescriptions for preschool children under five, raising serious ethical and safety concerns among medical experts.
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NHS Crisis: Shocking Photos Show Hospital 'Third World' Conditions
Exclusive photographs from inside a major NHS hospital reveal appalling, unsanitary conditions including blood-smeared walls, overflowing bins, and filthy floors, as the health service faces its worst winter crisis.
NHS Nursing Boss Quits for Triple Salary and Beach Life in Dubai
An NHS nursing director abandons the health service's pressures for a lucrative new life in Dubai, sparking debate on the UK's brain drain crisis and pay disparities.
NHS Crisis: Leicestershire Hospital Declares Critical Incident
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester declares critical incident as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures with bed shortages and extreme demand across emergency services.
NHS Doctor Shortage Reaches Critical Level, Patients at Risk
A severe shortage of GPs and hospital doctors across the UK is triggering unprecedented NHS waiting times and risking patient safety. Exclusive insights reveal the growing crisis.
NHS Deploys 'People Experts' to South London Hospitals
NHS England deploys a unique team of 'people experts' to hospitals in South London to manage severe winter pressures, patient flow, and staff welfare during a major incident.
NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.
Kids as young as 10 given NHS weight-loss jabs
Exclusive NHS data reveals a shocking rise in children as young as ten being prescribed anti-obesity injections like Wegovy, raising serious safety concerns among medical experts.
NHS spends £6.9m on spin doctors during GP crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
NHS Crisis: Patients Face Record 18-Month Waiting Times
A devastating report reveals the true scale of the NHS backlog, with waiting times soaring to unprecedented levels and A&E departments pushed to the brink. Our investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.
NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High
Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.
Common medication side effects revealed
A recent report highlights the most frequently reported side effects of widely used medications, urging patients to stay informed and consult healthcare professionals.
NHS prescription rules overhaul announced
The UK government has unveiled significant updates to NHS prescription rules, impacting millions. Find out what's changing and how it affects you.
Who gets free NHS prescriptions? Full UK eligibility list
Discover if you're eligible for free NHS prescriptions in the UK with our comprehensive guide. Check the full list of qualifying conditions and benefits.
NHS backlog hits 7.37M amid transparency row
The NHS waiting list has surged to a staggering 7.37 million, with critics accusing the government of downplaying the crisis. Experts warn of worsening delays and strained resources.
NHS staff face violence amid A&E waiting time crisis
Frontline NHS workers face escalating violence as record A&E waits push patients to the brink, with shocking reports of gun threats and physical assaults.
NHS trusts face urgent cost-cutting demands
Dozens of NHS trusts are under pressure to cut costs after the Department of Health and Social Care ordered urgent savings, raising concerns over patient care.
NHS faces 40,000 nursing vacancies crisis
The NHS faces a staffing catastrophe with over 40,000 nursing and midwifery roles unfilled, exacerbating pressure on frontline services. Experts warn of dire consequences for patient care.
Free NHS prescriptions: Full list of eligible conditions
Discover which medical conditions qualify for free NHS prescriptions in the UK. Save money on essential medications with this comprehensive guide.
NHS doctors threaten mass exodus over pay dispute
Thousands of NHS doctors are considering leaving the UK for better pay abroad, as the BMA warns of a staffing catastrophe unless the government addresses their demands.
Woman waits 26 months for NHS surgery amid growing crisis
A desperate patient shares her agonising two-year wait for NHS surgery, revealing the human cost of growing healthcare delays.
Starmer unveils major NHS reform plan
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces a major NHS overhaul aimed at slashing waiting lists and improving working conditions for healthcare staff.
How nostalgia clouds doctors' strike judgments
Experts warn that rose-tinted views of the past are skewing public perception of ongoing NHS strikes, with emotional biases clouding rational debate about healthcare reforms.
Junior doctors defy union strike call
Junior doctors across England are refusing to join militant union strikes, prioritising patient care over industrial action. Discover why these NHS heroes are breaking ranks.
NHS waiting lists hit record 7.57 million
New figures reveal NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.57 million, with patients facing agonising delays for specialist care. Experts warn the crisis is far from over.
Streeting condemns No.10 over NHS doctor strikes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticises Downing Street's handling of NHS strikes as junior doctors walk out. Labour leader Keir Starmer supports the industrial action, calling for better pay and conditions.
NHS waiting lists hit record 7.6 million in England
England's NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.6 million, marking the highest number on record. Experts warn of worsening delays amid staff shortages and funding crises.
NHS England warns of rising patient numbers and staff shortages
NHS England reports a surge in patient numbers, exacerbating existing staff shortages and straining healthcare services across the country.
3 million NHS patients get no care after GP referral
New data reveals that three million patients in England have received no NHS care after being referred by their GP, highlighting a deepening healthcare crisis.
Asylum seekers get £1M in NHS free passes
Exclusive investigation uncovers how thousands of asylum seekers received free NHS prescriptions and dental care worth over £1 million, sparking debate over taxpayer-funded benefits.
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