New NHS data reveals a dramatic 75% increase in flu hospitalisations across England, with experts warning the outbreak is accelerating faster than anticipated. Health officials urge vulnerable groups to get vaccinated immediately.
Major NHS hospitals declare critical incidents as paediatric emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with one children's hospital operating at 150% capacity.
Shocking new data reveals children are facing dangerously long waits in NHS emergency departments, with some young patients waiting over 12 hours for treatment as hospitals struggle with unprecedented demand.
A mother's persistent concerns about her baby's unusual fixed gaze were repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals until a shocking brain tumour diagnosis revealed the terrifying truth.
A three-year-old girl from the UK has been left paralysed from the neck down after a common cold virus triggered a devastating rare condition called transverse myelitis.
Shocking inquiry finds vulnerable children faced catastrophic consequences when Covid-19 restrictions severed access to essential healthcare and support systems across the UK.
New research from Australia uncovers the hidden crisis of chronic pain in children, linking it to significant physical and mental health challenges in adulthood. Experts call for urgent changes in paediatric care.
New research challenges common beliefs about children's protein needs. Discover the surprising truth about how much protein your child really requires and the best dietary sources for healthy growth.
An explosive investigation reveals how affluent families exploit every loophole, from 'learning difference' diagnoses to massive donations, to secure coveted spots at top US universities like Harvard and Yale.
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
A damning report by the Sutton Trust reveals progress on widening Oxbridge access for state school pupils has flatlined, accusing ministers of failing to match words with action.
The UK government has quietly reintroduced pandemic measures as COVID-19 hospital admissions spike across England, placing renewed pressure on the NHS during winter months.
Ava Macfarlane's aggressive cancer was missed by medics who blamed her parents for the lump on her face. Her heartbroken family shares their story to prevent future tragedies.
A groundbreaking AI tool is helping the NHS predict and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, potentially saving millions and easing pressure on overstretched services.
The NHS is deploying a groundbreaking AI-powered app that analyses patient symptoms, drastically reducing unnecessary hospital visits and easing pressure on overwhelmed waiting lists across the UK.
A mother is suing an NHS hospital after doctors allegedly dismissed her three-year-old daughter's life-threatening sepsis symptoms as a simple virus, leading to a catastrophic medical emergency.
Leading paediatricians reveal how a tiny change in how you hold your baby's bottle during feeding can drastically reduce ear infections, aid digestion, and support healthier development. This free technique is a game-changer for UK parents.
A poignant panel discussion at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, featuring former ABC journalist Sophie McNeill and paediatric experts, confronts the devastating and often overlooked health consequences of war on the world's most vulnerable children.
The first group of severely ill and wounded children from the Gaza conflict has arrived in the UK. They are now receiving urgent, specialist medical care from the NHS, marking a major humanitarian effort.
Furious parents in Bristol mount a legal challenge against the council, accusing it of 'catastrophic failure' in school admissions that leaves children without places and families in turmoil.
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.
A 13-year-old boy's severe headaches were dismissed as migraines before a devastating diagnosis uncovered a massive brain tumour. His family shares their harrowing journey.
A damning inquest finds that medical professionals failed to recognise the deadly signs of meningitis in 18-month-old William Mead, leading to a 'catastrophic outcome' and sparking calls for urgent NHS protocol reforms.
A damning White House report reveals a growing epidemic of poor health among British children, with rising obesity, mental health issues and developmental delays threatening a generation's future.
The story of a mother's intuition and the crucial eye symptom that uncovered her daughter's rare brain tumour, optic nerve glioma. Learn the signs every parent should know.
The University of Cambridge is launching a major post-qualification admissions scheme, inviting students to apply based on actual A-Level results rather than predicted grades, aiming to level the playing field.
Exclusive: A sharp rise in UK children hospitalised after overdosing on 'sleep aid' gummies prompts urgent safety warnings from health officials and poison control centres.
An investigation reveals vulnerable children are being sedated and transported on small planes for NHS treatments due to a lack of specialist beds, raising serious safety and ethical concerns.
UK health experts issue a stark warning as children's melatonin gummy overdoses surge. Learn the risks and essential safety tips for parents.
A frustrated mother reveals her five-year-old daughter faces a month without schooling due to a controversial 'rising fives' policy and strict admission rules, highlighting a growing postcode lottery in UK education.