Stroke Specialist Shortage Causes Preventable Deaths
A critical lack of stroke consultants in the NHS is leading to thousands of preventable deaths and serious disabilities, senior medics warn. Urgent action is needed to save lives.
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94-Year-Old on Hospital Trolley for 3 Days After Stroke
Rita Holohan, 94, endured a three-day wait on a trolley in A&E after a suspected stroke. Her daughter, a nurse, calls care 'a joke'. Read the full story on NHS pressures.
94-year-old left on hospital trolley for three days
Rita Holohan, 94, waited three days on a trolley at Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a suspected stroke. Her daughter, a nurse, calls care 'a joke'. Read the shocking NHS pressures.
Stroke specialist shortage causing avoidable deaths
A critical lack of NHS stroke consultants is leading to thousands of avoidable deaths and severe disabilities each year due to delayed treatment, senior doctors warn. Read the full investigation.
NHS Stroke Specialist Shortage Kills and Disables Thousands
A critical lack of NHS stroke consultants leads to fatal delays in clot-busting treatment, causing avoidable deaths and severe disability for thousands of patients annually. Urgent action is needed.
Smoking habit caused Cardiff man's mini-stroke at 42
Adam Watkins, 42, suffered a TIA after 25 years of smoking. His partner mistook his slurred speech for drunkenness. Discover how he quit and transformed his health.
Cardiff man's smoking habit caused stroke at age 42
Adam Watkins, 42, suffered a mini-stroke after 25 years of smoking. His partner initially thought he was drunk. Discover how he quit and transformed his health.
Call for child blood pressure tests as cases double
Leading doctors call for national screening in UK schools as teenage hypertension rates soar, driven by inactivity and poor diet, raising stroke and heart attack risks.
Call for child blood pressure tests as cases double
Leading doctors call for national screening in UK schools as teenage hypertension rates soar, driven by inactivity and poor diet, raising risks of early stroke and heart attack.
Jennie Gow's stroke recovery: F1 pundit's ongoing battle
BBC F1 presenter Jennie Gow opens up on her recovery three years after a major stroke caused by a flu-induced blood clot. Read her inspiring story of resilience.
F1's Jennie Gow on 3-year stroke recovery struggle
BBC F1 presenter Jennie Gow opens up on her ongoing recovery three years after a devastating stroke caused by a flu-induced blood clot. Read her inspiring story.
Mobile Stroke Units Cut 86% of Emergency Admissions
A new study reveals mobile stroke units could dramatically reduce hospital pressures in Scotland, saving millions and improving patient care. Discover the transformative potential for the NHS.
Chris Rea dies after pancreatic cancer and stroke battle
Singer Chris Rea, famous for 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died aged 74. The NHS outlines key symptoms for pancreatic cancer and stroke to raise public awareness.
Whitty: Infections in elderly must be taken more seriously
England's chief medical officer warns infections in older adults are under-treated and under-researched, raising risks of stroke and heart attack. He urges better care and personal protection.
Whitty's Christmas health warning for over-65s
England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty urges over-65s to take immediate action against infections like flu and Covid-19, which can spike heart attack and stroke risks. Get vaccinated now to ensure protection for Christmas gatherings.
Whitty: Infections in elderly raise heart and dementia risk
England's Chief Medical Officer warns common infections significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and dementia in older adults. He calls for the NHS to take these threats more seriously.
Childish Gambino's Stroke Emergency: Health Warning
Donald Glover reveals he suffered a stroke during his tour, highlighting that strokes can strike anyone. Learn the FAST test signs that could save a life.
Gout drug colchicine reduces heart attack and stroke risk
A common gout medication, colchicine, could significantly lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research discussed on BBC Morning Live. Discover the findings.
Greg McCarthy, History Educator, Dies Aged 47
Tributes pour in for Greg McCarthy, the inspirational educator who brought history to life for thousands of Midlands schoolchildren through his immersive workshops. Discover his incredible legacy.
Cambridge surgeon cleared in NHS stroke claim case
A University of Cambridge professor has been cleared of dishonesty after being accused of exaggerating disabilities in a £1m NHS compensation claim following a stroke. Discover the full story.
Father in coma after stroke misdiagnosed as drunkenness
A 22-year-old expectant father is fighting for his life in a coma after paramedics dismissed his stroke symptoms as drunkenness. His partner, weeks from giving birth, faces motherhood alone.
Heavy drinking before 40 raises severe stroke risk
Groundbreaking research shows that alcohol consumption patterns before middle age dramatically impact stroke severity, with heavy drinkers facing more devastating outcomes.
Cold and flu infections linked to heart attacks and strokes
Groundbreaking NHS research reveals respiratory infections dramatically increase cardiovascular risks. Discover the vital warning signs and protective measures you need to know this winter season.
NHS stroke care revolution saves lives with faster treatment
Major NHS breakthrough sees stroke patients receiving life-saving treatment in record time, with new data showing dramatic improvements in recovery outcomes across England.
NHS stroke patient waited 10 hours for ambulance
A critical incident investigation is underway after a stroke patient waited nearly 10 hours for an ambulance in Hounslow, raising serious concerns about NHS emergency response times and patient safety.
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 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 Crisis: 12-Hour A&E Waits Risking Lives
Exclusive investigation reveals how dangerously long NHS waiting times are jeopardising patient safety, with mini-stroke victims facing potentially catastrophic delays in emergency care.
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.
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