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Nurse jailed for dirty needle on cancer teen

A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.

Nurse struck off over relationship with mental health patient

A Queensland nurse has been permanently banned from practising after developing an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including kissing sessions and escape room outings, in a serious breach of professional boundaries.

NHS Hackers Risk Patient Lives in Records Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how cyber criminals are targeting NHS patient records, with experts warning these attacks could directly lead to patient deaths as critical medical information becomes inaccessible.

Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio

A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.

Elderly patient dies after hospital assault in London

An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.

NHS Issues Urgent Alert Over Cancer Treatment Safety

An urgent national patient safety alert has been issued for the NHS in England, pausing a specific chemotherapy treatment for blood cancers due to potential contamination risks. Health leaders are scrambling to contact affected patients.

Car Spins Out Seconds After UK Emergency Alert Test

Shocking dashcam footage captures the precise moment a car spins out of control on a dual carriageway, just seconds after the UK government's nationwide emergency alert test blasts millions of phones. The incident raises serious questions about the safety

UK Emergency Alert Test: Lifesaver or 'Nanny State' Overreach?

The UK's new emergency alert system launches this Sunday, promising to warn millions of citizens of imminent danger. But critics raise serious concerns over privacy, safety for abuse victims, and the potential for 'nanny state' overreach.

Minister denies emergency alert test was sabotaged

A Labour frontbencher has been forced to publicly deny allegations that the government's bungled national emergency alert test was deliberately missed or sabotaged, following accusations from Reform UK's Richard Tice.

UK Government Tests National Emergency Alert System

The UK government successfully tested its new nationwide emergency alert system, sending a siren-like message to tens of millions of mobile phones across the country in a landmark rehearsal for future crises.

UK Emergency Phone Alert: Major Test Date Confirmed

The UK government has announced a crucial nationwide test of its new emergency alert system, sending a message to every compatible Samsung Galaxy and smartphone in the country. Here's what you need to know.

UK Emergency Alert: Your Phone Will Scream This Sunday

Millions across the UK will receive a loud, 10-second emergency alert on their mobiles this Sunday at 3pm. The government test aims to revolutionise public safety during life-threatening events like floods or terror attacks.

Emergency Alert Test to Disrupt UK Sports This Sunday

The UK government's nationwide emergency alert test this Sunday at 3pm will cause disruptions to live sports including Premier League football and County Championship cricket matches, with stadiums preparing for the mass notification.

UK Emergency Alert Test: Your Phone Will Scream Sunday

The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, April 23rd, at 3pm. Every compatible mobile phone will receive a loud, siren-like warning. Here is everything you need to know about the test and how to opt out if necessar

UK Emergency Alert Test: This Sunday on All Phones

The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system this Sunday, 23rd April, sending a loud siren-like message to every compatible mobile phone. Find out what to expect and how it works.

Martha's Rule: Thousands Call NHS Second Opinion Hotline

Exclusive: The groundbreaking NHS patient safety initiative, Martha's Rule, has been flooded with thousands of desperate calls to its 24/7 hotline, empowering families and saving lives by granting rapid second medical opinions.

Martha's Rule Now Active in Every English Hospital

In a major victory for patient safety, Martha's Rule is now fully operational across all acute NHS hospitals in England, giving families a direct lifeline to a rapid review if their concerns are not being heard.

UK Gov's 'Armageddon' Alert Test: Opt-In Sunday

The UK government is conducting a major test of its emergency alert system this Sunday. Find out how to opt-in to receive the potentially alarming 'Armageddon'-style warning on your mobile device and what it means for national security.

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