150,000 over-90s face 12-hour A&E waits in NHS crisis
Shocking NHS data reveals nearly 150,000 patients aged 90 and above faced 12-hour waits in English A&E departments last year, exposing a deepening crisis in elderly care and emergency services.
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Bristol hospitals declare critical incident amid crisis
Major Bristol hospitals have declared a rare critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients experiencing 'very long waits' and all beds occupied across the healthcare system.
Ukrainian mothers give birth during Russian bombardment
Amidst relentless Russian bombardment and siege warfare, Ukrainian maternity hospitals have become unlikely bastions of hope as mothers give birth in underground shelters and bomb-damaged wards.
Hospital investigated after Indigenous patient's death
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne faces intense scrutiny after the death of Indigenous patient Allan Mundine, with family alleging racial discrimination and systemic failures in healthcare.
NHS Hospital Pioneers Revolutionary Heatwave Cooling System
Milton Keynes University Hospital leads UK healthcare innovation with groundbreaking cooling technology that could prevent thousands of heat-related deaths during extreme weather events.
EasyJet turns old uniforms into children's hospital blankets
EasyJet launches heartwarming sustainability initiative transforming 10,000 outdated staff uniforms into comforting blankets for poorly children in hospitals across the UK.
NHS Crisis: Streeting's 18-month cancer diagnosis wait
Wes Streeting discloses harrowing 18-month wait for cancer diagnosis as he pledges radical NHS reforms to tackle deteriorating healthcare services across England.
A Stranger's Kindness Transformed My Cancer Journey
When diagnosed with cancer, a woman finds unexpected comfort and life-changing support from the stranger in the next hospital bed, proving human connection can be the most powerful medicine.
NHS to let hospitals refer patients directly, bypassing GPs
Major NHS overhaul will allow hospital emergency departments to directly refer patients to specialists using digital technology, reducing GP bottlenecks and streamlining care pathways across England.
NHS experts warn of flu surge in Midlands hospitals
Health authorities issue urgent warning as influenza admissions spike dramatically in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding regions, overwhelming NHS services during winter pressures.
Rob Schneider's bizarre children's hospital conspiracy claim
Comedian Rob Schneider faces intense backlash after making unsubstantiated allegations about children's hospitals in a controversial social media post that's been condemned by medical professionals.
NHS at Risk: Climate Crisis Threatens Healthcare System
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS England's critical vulnerability to extreme weather events as government climate adaptation plans fall short, threatening patient care and hospital operations.
NHS Doctors Told to Change Bras Over Infection Fears
Shocking NHS guidance reveals doctors are being told to change patients' bras during examinations amid infection control concerns, raising questions about healthcare priorities.
Health Secretary clashes with BMA over NHS reforms
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches astonishing attack on British Medical Association, accusing them of blocking NHS reforms and threatening strike action that could paralyse healthcare services across England.
NHS watchdog chief resigns over maternity failures
The head of England's health regulator steps down as pressure mounts over inadequate oversight of troubled maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Former CQC chief to lead Leeds Hospitals transformation
Exclusive: Sir Mike Richards, former Care Quality Commission chief inspector, takes helm at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust amid sweeping government reforms and £1bn investment pledge.
NHS patient safety crisis warning from senior doctors
The Royal College of Physicians sounds alarm as NHS faces 'perfect storm' of staff shortages and overwhelming demand, putting patient care at serious risk across UK hospitals.
Midwife investigated for notes on incontinence pads
A senior midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals is under investigation after writing insensitive notes on incontinence pads about new mothers, raising serious concerns about maternity care standards.
NHS Bed Blocking Costs £2.6 Billion Annually
Shocking new figures reveal how delayed discharges and social care failures are creating a devastating financial burden on Britain's health service, with thousands of beds occupied by patients who should have been released.
Private Equity Hospitals Have 25% Higher Death Rates
Groundbreaking research exposes alarming patient safety risks in private equity-owned hospitals across the US, with Medicare patients facing significantly higher mortality rates following common medical procedures.
Rogue surgeon gets £1M pension after botched operations
Disgraced surgeon Habib Rahman continues receiving taxpayer-funded pension payments while living abroad after multiple negligent operations at NHS hospitals in Kent and Sussex.
20-week premature baby survives in medical miracle
Against all medical expectations, a baby born at just 20 weeks - the UK's legal abortion limit - has survived in what doctors are calling an extraordinary medical miracle that's rewriting survival records.
NHS in Critical Condition: Report Reveals Healthcare Crisis
A damning report reveals England's NHS faces unsustainable pressure with rising patient demand and critical staff shortages threatening healthcare delivery.
Child deaths in UK hospitals surge by 9%
Shocking new data reveals a devastating 9% increase in child mortality across UK hospitals, with experts warning of a growing healthcare crisis affecting our youngest and most vulnerable.
NHS Appendicitis Nightmare: 12-Hour Hospital Ordeal
A mother's suspected appendicitis turned into a 12-hour NHS waiting room nightmare, exposing the harsh realities of hospital delays and stretched emergency services across Britain.
NHS Children's Hospital Crisis: 150% Capacity Reached
Major NHS hospitals declare critical incidents as paediatric emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with one children's hospital operating at 150% capacity.
NHS England waiting lists hit record 7.75 million
New data reveals NHS England's waiting list has soared to 7.75 million patients, creating the most challenging winter in health service history with urgent calls for government action.
NHS Hospital Postcode Lottery: Survival Rates Vary Dramatically
Groundbreaking research exposes alarming variations in patient mortality rates across English NHS hospitals, with some institutions showing significantly higher death risks than others.
Starmer's NHS shake-up: Online hospitals to cut waits
Labour leader Keir Starmer unveils radical NHS overhaul featuring virtual wards and digital consultations to tackle England's growing hospital backlog crisis.
Chicago Catholic Church's Plan B Policy Causes Controversy
The Archdiocese of Chicago has ignited controversy by directing Catholic hospitals to provide emergency contraception to sexual assault victims, challenging traditional doctrine and drawing criticism from conservative Catholic groups.
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