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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.

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.

Widower's plea to bring wife's ashes home from Spain

A grieving widower faces a bureaucratic nightmare as he struggles to repatriate his late wife's ashes from Spain to the UK, highlighting the emotional toll of international bereavement procedures.

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.

Cambodia, Thailand to repatriate nationals from Malaysia

Cambodia and Thailand are set to bring back their citizens detained in Malaysia following a major human trafficking operation. The move highlights ongoing regional efforts to combat illegal migration and exploitation.

NHS approves pembrolizumab for endometrial cancer

The NHS has greenlit pembrolizumab, a revolutionary immunotherapy drug, offering new hope for women battling advanced endometrial cancer. Discover how this treatment could transform outcomes.

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.

Germany returns looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Germany has officially returned 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a pivotal moment in the global restitution of colonial-era looted art. The artefacts, stolen during the 1897 British raid, are now back in their homeland after over a century.

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 faces critical staff shortages in new report

A recent report highlights severe staffing shortages within the NHS, raising concerns over patient care and service sustainability. Experts warn of growing pressures on healthcare workers.

Sotheby's returns ancient Buddha relics to India

Sotheby's auction house has returned a collection of precious Buddha relics to India following a contentious ownership debate, marking a significant moment in cultural repatriation.

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