Corridor Care 'Normalised' in NHS Amid 16,600 Deaths
A leading medic warns of 'howls of outrage' over deaths linked to long A&E waits as corridor care becomes standard across UK hospitals. Read the urgent call for action.
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NHS at risk as overseas doctors shun 'hostile' UK
The leader of Britain's 220,000 doctors warns anti-migrant rhetoric is creating a 'hostile environment', risking an NHS collapse as overseas staff leave. Read the full report.
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 Eve travel hit by train shortages and M27 closure
Great Western Railway services disrupted and M27 closed for days, as RAC warns of 4.2 million car trips. Get the latest festive travel advice and diversion routes here.
Nottingham to Cardiff trains cancelled all day
CrossCountry services between Nottingham and Cardiff Central are cancelled all day on 22 Dec due to staff shortages, disrupting Christmas travel. Find alternative route info here.
Govt misses teacher recruitment target by 12%
Official figures reveal the Government recruited only 88% of its secondary teacher target for 2025/26, despite a VAT raid on private schools intended to fund 6,500 new state teachers. Read the full analysis.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Cancer patient left in agony at under-fire NHS trust
A cancer patient describes being left in excruciating pain for hours after surgery at Salford Royal Hospital, part of a trust criticised by the CQC for severe staff shortages. Share your experience.
NHS Pay Row: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Debate
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts after a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a teacher highlights the vast pay gap within the public sector. Share your views.
ATO Call Centre Crisis: Staff Conditions Under Fire
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking working conditions at outsourced ATO call centres, with 125% staff turnover and major service quality concerns. Discover the full story.
NHS Crisis: Only 1 in 13 Junior GPs Work Full-Time
Exclusive analysis reveals thousands of GPs are cutting hours despite government plans to improve access. Discover why doctors are leaving the NHS frontline.
Record exodus of overseas doctors from UK NHS
A record 4,880 overseas-trained doctors left the UK in 2024, a 26% rise, with NHS leaders blaming anti-migrant sentiment. Read the full analysis of this crisis.
NHS Privatisation: 6.15 Million Private Procedures
Exclusive: Private sector delivered 6.15 million NHS appointments, tests and operations this year, raising fears of NHS privatisation and staff shortages. Read the full investigation.
NHS nurses face panic attacks and burnout crisis
Shocking RCN survey reveals two-thirds of nurses work while sick due to staffing shortages. Discover the human cost of the NHS crisis and what's being done.
Two-Thirds of UK Nurses Work While Sick
A Royal College of Nursing survey reveals 66% of nurses work while unwell due to understaffing and stress. Urgent investment is needed to protect staff and patient care.
Rail staff hero discharged after Huntingdon stabbing
LNER staff member Samir Zitouni, credited with saving multiple lives during a mass stabbing, has been discharged from hospital. Read his incredible story of bravery and recovery.
NHS doctors' five-day strike begins amid staff cuts warning
Thousands of resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, with health leaders warning of potential NHS staff and service cuts. Discover the full impact.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
Australian surgeon reveals NHS hospital crisis
An Australian surgeon reveals alarming conditions in NHS hospitals, describing overwhelmed staff and systemic failures during his UK placement.
NHS racism crisis: 1 in 3 staff face patient abuse
Exclusive NHS survey reveals disturbing levels of racism against healthcare staff, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for urgent action to protect workers.
NHS Staff Face Shocking Racism - Streeting Demands Action
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals alarming racism within NHS as staff report discrimination from patients and colleagues. Exclusive investigation exposes systemic issues affecting healthcare workers.
NHS staff face '70s-style racism epidemic
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking levels of racist abuse against NHS workers, comparing current hostility to darkest periods of 1970s and 80s Britain.
GP crisis: 8am phone scramble warning as patients face weeks-long waits
British patients are struggling to secure GP appointments as doctors warn the current 8am phone rush system is failing. New data reveals millions face weeks-long waits while GPs consider drastic action.
Dr Amir Khan's prescription to save the NHS
GP and TV star Dr Amir Khan reveals his medically-proven plan to rescue the struggling NHS, addressing waiting lists, staff shortages and patient care in exclusive interview.
UK patients face treatment delays in pharma pricing crisis
A bitter pricing dispute between the UK government and pharmaceutical companies threatens to delay vital new medicines for NHS patients, with industry leaders warning of an escalating crisis.
NHS Boss Faces Probe Over Trans Colleague Changing Room Row
An NHS manager faces investigation after a large-bodied transgender colleague allegedly made female staff feel uncomfortable in a shared changing facility, raising questions about workplace policies and women's safety.
Scotland's prison crisis: Overcrowding and staff shortages
Scotland's prison system faces a dangerous breaking point with severe overcrowding and chronic understaffing creating what watchdogs call a 'toxic combination' threatening both inmate welfare and officer safety.
US Flight Chaos: Controller Shortage Sparks Delays
Critical staff shortages among US air traffic controllers are causing widespread flight disruptions, with the FAA facing mounting pressure to address the crisis affecting thousands of travellers daily.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
NHS Winter Crisis: Flu Cases Surge 75% in Week
England's NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures as flu admissions surge by 75% in a week, with critical incidents declared and routine operations cancelled across multiple hospitals.
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