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.
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NHS Appeals for Rare Blood Donors to Save US Patient
The NHS is urgently calling for blood donors with a rare subtype to help save a man in the US battling sickle cell disease. Time is critical.
US medics approved to work in NHS
American doctors and nurses will soon be able to practise in the NHS after UK regulators approved their qualifications, easing staffing shortages.
NHS strike threat remains despite pay truce
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns NHS strikes could still happen despite junior doctors agreeing to a temporary pause in their pay dispute.
Dr Alex George: NHS is 'on its knees'
Former Love Island star and NHS doctor Alex George opens up about the dire state of the health service, warning of burnout and staff shortages.
NHS faces 40,000 nursing vacancies crisis
New FOI data reveals a staggering 40,000+ nursing vacancies in the NHS, as the Royal College of Nursing warns of a staffing crisis threatening patient care.
NHS midwife shortage hits decade low
Official data reveals a worrying shortage of midwives in England, with staffing levels falling to their lowest in a decade. Experts warn of risks to maternal care as the NHS struggles to retain professionals.
Half of NHS nurses face violence at work, survey reveals
A shocking new survey shows that nearly half of NHS nurses have experienced physical violence at work, with many blaming staff shortages and long waiting times for escalating tensions.
Government intervenes in Birmingham NHS crisis
The UK government has intervened in Birmingham's NHS services after concerns over financial instability and potential service cuts. Read the latest developments.
A&E nurses face rising violence in UK hospitals
A shocking rise in physical and verbal attacks on A&E nurses has been reported across UK hospitals, with staff demanding urgent action to improve safety.
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.
Doctor's Italy trip during NHS strikes sparks anger
A junior doctor's lavish Italian getaway during NHS strikes has drawn criticism as colleagues protest for better pay and conditions.
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.
NHS launches Amazon-style ratings for hospitals
The NHS is introducing a new rating system inspired by Amazon, allowing patients to score hospitals and GP services. Find out how this transparency drive could transform healthcare choices.
BMA warns of unsafe NHS conditions due to government inaction
The British Medical Association accuses the government of failing to address the NHS staffing crisis, warning that exhausted doctors are being pushed to their limits.
Margate family's A&E ordeal sparks NHS crisis debate
A Kent family's harrowing experience at A&E highlights the growing strain on the NHS, prompting a wave of public sympathy and a successful crowdfunding campaign.
NHS and BioNTech launch cancer vaccine trials
NHS England collaborates with BioNTech to trial groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccines, aiming to transform treatment for thousands of patients.
GP shortage crisis hits London and Wales hardest
Patients in London and Wales face the worst GP shortages in England, with some doctors handling over 2,500 patients each. Experts warn of a growing crisis in primary care.
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.
NHS faces exodus as 1 in 8 doctors consider leaving UK
A shocking report reveals that the NHS could lose thousands of doctors as 1 in 8 consider moving overseas due to poor working conditions and pay disputes.
NHS Trust Overcharged for Cancer Drug Temozolomide
A major NHS trust has been accused of significantly overcharging for the cancer drug Temozolomide, sparking outrage among patients and healthcare advocates.
Wes Streeting urged to resolve NHS pay dispute
Labour's Wes Streeting faces mounting pressure to resolve the NHS pay dispute as unions demand urgent action before the next general election.
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.
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.
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.
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