Children suffered 'grievous harm' in pandemic care disruption
Shocking inquiry finds vulnerable children faced catastrophic consequences when Covid-19 restrictions severed access to essential healthcare and support systems across the UK.
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Pharmacists' Top 12 Health Concerns & Red Flags
Discover the most common health concerns pharmacists face daily, from stubborn coughs to sleep problems, and learn when it's time to see a GP instead of self-treating.
Labour's NHS Reforms: Visionary or Vague?
As the Labour government unveils sweeping NHS reforms, experts and insiders question the lack of a concrete delivery plan. This analysis examines the funding, staffing, and logistical challenges threatening to derail the ambitious health service overhaul.
Son's Rare Disorder Destroys Home: Mother's Plea for Help
An East Sussex mother's heart-wrenching account of her son's ultra-rare GRIN2B condition, which causes extreme violence, property destruction, and a desperate fight for support.
Labour urged to hike gambling tax to fund NHS
Exclusive: Labour is urged to review gambling levy as new analysis reveals potential £1.6bn windfall for Treasury to support struggling public services.
NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts
Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.
Senior Doctors Issue Dire NHS Collapse Warning
Exclusive: The Royal College of Physicians delivers a stark warning to the UK government, stating the NHS is at breaking point and requires urgent intervention to prevent systemic collapse.
NHS GP Crisis: Doctors Slash Hours or Quit Altogether
Exclusive investigation reveals a silent exodus of family doctors in England, with overworked GPs reducing their hours or leaving the profession, creating a growing healthcare emergency for patients.
NHS Exodus: 1 in 3 GPs Leave Traditional Surgeries
A major study uncovers a staffing crisis as over 30% of UK GPs have left NHS surgeries for private practice, academia, or other roles, raising alarm over patient access and service sustainability.
NHS Hospital League Tables Will "Harm, Not Heal"
A damning new report warns that government plans to rank NHS hospitals in competitive 'league tables' will cripple collaboration, demoralise staff, and ultimately harm patient care across the UK.
NHS Rations Cancer Treatments Amid Budget Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS cancer services facing devastating cuts, with pioneering treatments denied to patients due to severe financial constraints. Health bosses warn of a looming crisis in oncology care across Britain.
Ranvir Singh's emotional chat with grieving mum at NHS protest
Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh was visibly moved during an emotional interview with a bereaved mother protesting outside Parliament. The powerful exchange highlighted the human cost of NHS waiting times and staffing shortages.
Wes Streeting Orders Major Review of NHS Maternity Care
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a comprehensive review into England's crisis-hit NHS maternity services, pledging a 'fundamental shift' in care following a series of devastating scandals.
NHS Launches Major Maternity Probe Into 14 Trusts
Exclusive: A major national investigation has been launched into 14 NHS maternity units following a series of tragic baby deaths and life-changing injuries. Discover which trusts are under scrutiny and why.
NHS Maternity Care at 'Tipping Point' Warn Midwives
Exclusive: The Royal College of Midwives issues a stark warning as staffing shortages and rising birth complexity push maternity services to the brink, risking care quality across the UK.
NHS Gender Care Patients Face 5-Year Waiting Times Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking five-year waits for NHS gender identity services. Health Secretary Wes Streeting declares the situation a 'betrayal' and orders immediate review to tackle the national scandal.
NHS England Cancer Care: Hospitals Miss Crucial Treatment Targets
Exclusive analysis shows a deepening crisis in cancer care across England as the majority of NHS hospital trusts consistently fail to meet crucial 62-day treatment targets, leaving thousands of patients in potentially dangerous waiting limbo.
NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
Brighton NHS Declares Critical Incident Amid Overwhelming Pressure
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments are overwhelmed with patients. Major delays and service disruptions reported across Brighton and East Sussex.
NHS Crisis: Patients Face 2-Week Waits for GP Appointments
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS GP access, with millions waiting over two weeks for appointments and facing a postcode lottery for care. Discover the human impact of the growing healthcare crisis.
NHS Crisis: Record 7.6M on Waiting Lists as A&E Waits Soar
Exclusive analysis reveals the NHS is grappling with its most severe crisis as waiting lists soar to a record high and A&E performance plummets to its lowest level. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm' threatening patient care.
Sussex NHS Trust Placed Under 'Enhanced Support' Amid Crisis
The NHS Sussex integrated care board has been escalated to 'tier 2' oversight following a review that uncovered significant failings in its leadership and culture, raising serious concerns for health services across Brighton and East Sussex.
NHS Cancer Treatment Postcode Lottery Exposed in England
Exclusive analysis reveals a devastating postcode lottery in cancer care across England. Patients in worst-performing NHS areas wait over two months for life-saving treatment after diagnosis, breaching critical safety targets and putting lives at risk.
Cancer Research UK Demands Urgent NHS Funding Boost
Cancer Research UK issues a stark warning to the government, calling for immediate investment in NHS staff and equipment to tackle record-high cancer waiting times in England and prevent a future surge in avoidable deaths.
Nottingham NHS Declares Critical Incident Over Overwhelming Demand
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented pressure, with patients facing 26-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside.
AI slashes NHS waiting times in major healthcare breakthrough
A major NHS trial using artificial intelligence has dramatically reduced waiting times for hospital care, cutting the wait for some treatments from 14 weeks to just 6. Discover how this UK healthcare breakthrough is transforming patient care.
NHS IVF Postcode Lottery: Health Chiefs Demand Fairness
Exclusive: NHS leaders issue urgent warning as investigation reveals drastic cuts to fertility services across England, creating a 'postcode lottery' for desperate couples.
NHS Fat Cats: Failing Hospital CEOs Outearn Prime Minister
Exclusive investigation reveals hospital bosses at England's worst-performing NHS trusts are receiving staggering salaries and bonuses, with some earning over £200,000 annually despite catastrophic failings in patient care and safety standards.
NHS League Tables Return: Can Star Ratings Revive Healthcare?
The UK government revives Blair-era hospital performance ratings. This in-depth analysis examines whether the new NHS league tables can tackle waiting lists and improve patient care amidst ongoing healthcare challenges.
Mental Health Crisis: 30% Surge in NHS Prescriptions
Exclusive NHS data analysis uncovers a dramatic 30% rise in mental health medication prescriptions across England, highlighting a deepening national health crisis and growing pressure on services.
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