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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.

Rogue Surgeon Ignored Inquiry Into Dangerous Practices

A disgraced surgeon at the centre of a major NHS scandal repeatedly ignored official attempts to question him about his dangerous and unauthorised procedures on patients, a damning report has revealed.

NHS Corridor Care: 1 in 5 Patients in Hallways

A shocking CQC survey exposes the severe overcrowding in NHS England, with 20% of inpatients receiving treatment in corridors and non-clinical areas, highlighting a deepening hospital crisis.

Kerala's infant mortality rate beats United States

In a remarkable public health achievement, the Indian state of Kerala has reported a lower infant mortality rate than the United States, challenging global perceptions and setting a new benchmark for healthcare in developing nations.

Hundreds Queue Overnight for NHS Dentist in Bristol

A scene of 'third world' desperation unfolded in Bristol as over 300 people queued for hours, some overnight, in a desperate bid to register with an NHS dental practice, highlighting the severe crisis in UK dental care.

MS Patients Face A&E Crisis Due to NHS Neurology Failures

Exclusive: Multiple sclerosis sufferers are being forced to seek emergency care due to inaccessible specialist services, reveals new research from the MS Society. Experts warn of a 'broken system' putting vulnerable patients at risk.

NHS Mental Health Bed Shortage Hits Record Low

Exclusive: The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a 'catastrophic' shortage in NHS mental health beds across England, leading to patients being sent hundreds of miles from home for care.

AI Doctors: The NHS's Prescription for the Future?

Exclusive insight into how AI physicians could solve the NHS crisis, reduce waiting times, and provide 24/7 medical expertise. Discover why leading experts believe artificial intelligence may become your first point of medical contact.

Trump's VA Abortion Ban Threatens Veterans Healthcare

Exclusive: Donald Trump's proposed ban on abortion services within Veterans Affairs threatens healthcare access for millions of US veterans and their families, sparking outrage among medical professionals and advocacy groups.

NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

UK Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.

Pharmacists use personal savings to keep shops open

A shocking new survey reveals the dire state of Britain's pharmacies, with owners digging into their own pockets to survive a funding crisis, risking closures and creating 'pharmacy deserts' across the nation.

NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.

NHS trials AI to speed up hospital discharges

The NHS is set to trial an innovative AI system designed to streamline hospital discharges, reducing delays and improving patient care. The pilot could revolutionise healthcare efficiency.

US medics approved to work in NHS

American doctors and nurses will soon be able to practise in the NHS after UK regulators approved their qualifications, easing staffing shortages.

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