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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.

Christmas walk saved boy from brain tumour

A mother's Christmas morning stroll revealed her son's leg drag was a brain cancer symptom, not silliness. She urges parents to push for scans for persistent headaches.

How Screen Time Physically Changes Your Child's Brain

Excessive screen time alters children's brain structure, impacting memory and focus. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Samir Shah explains the risks and offers vital strategies for parents to manage digital exposure.

AI 'Mind Captioning' Reads Thoughts via MRI Scans

Groundbreaking 'mind captioning' AI translates brain activity into precise sentences using MRI scans. Could revolutionise communication for stroke survivors but raises serious privacy concerns.

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.

Unregulated Baby Scan Clinics Risk Parent Safety

Exclusive investigation reveals how unregulated private ultrasound clinics are putting expectant parents at risk, with potentially devastating consequences for pregnancy diagnoses.

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

NHS Warning Over Dangerous Baby Scans

Health officials issue critical safety alert after unregulated baby scan services potentially expose expectant mothers to risks. Discover what every parent needs to know.

NHS Prostate Cancer Revolution Could Save Thousands

The NHS is set to transform prostate cancer diagnosis with advanced MRI scans and targeted screening for high-risk groups, potentially preventing thousands of premature deaths annually across the UK.

NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis

Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.

NHS CT scans transform IBS diagnosis for millions

Groundbreaking NHS research reveals how routine CT scans are unexpectedly detecting bowel inflammation in IBS patients, potentially saving thousands from invasive procedures and misdiagnosis.

NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme

A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.

NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients

New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.

NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists

Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.

NHS staff fury over parking charge increases

NHS workers across Britain are expressing outrage as hospital trusts implement controversial parking fee increases, adding financial pressure to healthcare heroes already struggling with cost-of-living crisis.

NHS Blame Culture: The Hidden Epidemic

Exclusive investigation reveals how a toxic blame culture within the NHS is driving staff to breaking point and compromising patient care across Britain.

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