Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
The NHS advises Brits to prioritise flu vaccination this Black Friday amid an early surge in cases. Protect yourself and vulnerable family members from serious illness.
Natalie Witherington, 42, received £35,000 settlement after routine pneumonia vaccination caused severe shoulder damage doctors compared to car crash injuries. Read her story.
UK health officials warn of a severe flu season driven by a mutated H3N2 virus. Early surge and lower vaccine uptake pose major risks. Public urged to get vaccinated to protect against hospitalisation.
Health authorities issue urgent warning as measles and whooping cough cases surge across Britain. Discover if you're among those at risk and how to protect your family.
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.
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu-related deaths rise, with London hospitals reporting significant pressure and parents urged to vaccinate vulnerable children.
Health officials issue urgent warning as new flu strain detected ahead of winter 2025. NHS prepares for potential surge with expanded vaccination programme targeting vulnerable groups.
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain is hurtling toward its most devastating flu season in history, with the NHS vaccination programme in turmoil and experts warning of thousands of preventable deaths.
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
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.
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
The NHS launches its targeted spring COVID-19 vaccination programme, offering protection to vulnerable groups including over-75s and immunosuppressed individuals.
Millions in Britain to receive combined COVID-19 and influenza vaccine in major NHS vaccination programme overhaul starting autumn 2025.
Discover who qualifies for a free NHS flu vaccination this winter, including expanded eligibility criteria and where to get protected against seasonal influenza.
Health authorities in England have initiated an ambitious vaccination programme targeting COVID-19, flu and RSV to protect vulnerable populations during the challenging winter months.
Official data reveals alarming surge in flu cases across England, with hospital admissions skyrocketing and health officials urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated immediately.
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
The NHS has unveiled its comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination schedule, detailing exactly when each age group can expect their jabs as Britain accelerates its immunisation programme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The NHS launches innovative pop-up vaccination clinics across unusual venues including sports halls and bowling alleys to combat winter flu epidemic, with school-age children being key focus.
Health officials sound alarm over rising measles outbreaks as vaccination rates fall below safety thresholds. Parents urged to check children's MMR status immediately.
Exclusive investigation reveals UK children's clinics at breaking point with unprecedented flu cases. Health experts warn of system strain and urgent vaccination needs.
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.
Exclusive: NHS leaders warn of service reductions and longer waits as hospitals across England face unprecedented pressure and staffing shortages ahead of winter.
Health officials issue critical warning as new COVID variants spread across UK. Over-75s and vulnerable adults urged to get spring booster without delay.
Groundbreaking NHS programme offers free shingles vaccination to millions of over-70s, with research showing it could dramatically reduce dementia risk by preventing viral attacks on the brain.