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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.

Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'

A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.

NHS maternity negligence payouts hit record £1.1bn

Shocking new figures reveal NHS maternity negligence claims have reached unprecedented levels, exposing systemic failures and demanding urgent government action to protect mothers and babies.

Mother and baby die in home birth tragedy

An exclusive Daily Mail investigation reveals the heartbreaking details surrounding the deaths of a mother and her newborn daughter during a planned home birth, raising urgent questions about maternal safety.

NHS negligence liabilities hit record £60bn

Shocking new figures reveal the NHS's clinical negligence liabilities have skyrocketed to £60 billion, driven by a dramatic surge in maternity care compensation claims that threatens the health service's financial stability.

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.

Home birth tragedy sparks NHS maternity safety review

Exclusive investigation reveals how a routine home birth turned fatal for first-time mother Sophie Ross, exposing critical gaps in UK maternity safety protocols and sparking calls for urgent reform.

Mother and newborn die after home birth tragedy

A mother's decision to have a home birth resulted in devastating consequences as both she and her newborn baby died hours after giving birth, despite midwife concerns about her high-risk pregnancy.

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.

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.

Deadly Fungus Candida auris Sweeps Europe - UK on Alert

A deadly drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is spreading rapidly across Europe, with UK health officials issuing urgent warnings. Cases have surged, posing a severe threat to vulnerable patients in hospitals and care homes.

Gaza's last hospitals overwhelmed by patient 'tsunami'

A catastrophic surge of patients, including many women and children, is overwhelming the final operational hospitals in Gaza, with medical staff describing a complete systemic failure and an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

Glasgow patients face 100-mile trips for surgery

Scottish health board confirms controversial plan to transfer general surgery from Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to Edinburgh, sparking patient welfare concerns.

A&E Waiting Times Hit Six-Hour Average in NHS Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals the scale of the A&E crisis, with patients in England facing record-long waits. Some trusts report average waits exceeding ten hours, raising serious patient safety concerns.

Winter Vomiting Bug Outbreak Sweeps UK Hospitals

Hospitals across the UK are battling a major norovirus outbreak as the aggressive winter vomiting bug spreads rapidly. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and which regions are hardest hit.

Cheshire ICU Crisis: Hospitals at 100% Capacity

Exclusive report reveals a severe capacity crisis in Cheshire's intensive care units, with Knutsford's hospital at 100% occupancy. Health leaders issue urgent warnings as patient demand soars.

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