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Lords accused of sabotaging assisted dying bill

Exclusive: House of Lords faces public outrage as poll reveals 60% oppose blocking assisted dying bill after Commons approval. Terminally ill campaigners warn of existential crisis for unelected chamber.

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.

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.

Pope Condemns Surrogacy as Violation of Human Dignity

In a powerful new document, Pope Francis has denounced commercial surrogacy as a grave violation of human dignity, calling for a global ban on what he describes as the 'commodification' of motherhood.

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.

Ex-Minister: UK's Assisted Dying Laws Are 'Cruel'

Exclusive: As the UK's assisted dying laws face a monumental challenge, a former Justice Secretary delivers a powerful plea for compassion and change, arguing the current system is failing terminally ill Brits.

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.

NHS Alert: Common Painkillers Linked to Heart Failure Risk

The NHS has issued a critical national patient safety alert linking common painkillers like ibuprofen to a potentially fatal risk of heart failure and stroke. Discover the full list of affected medications and the new guidance for millions of users across

Medical Gaslighting: Woman's 5-Year Battle With Dismissed Symptoms

A courageous woman's five-year battle with debilitating symptoms reveals a systemic failure in women's healthcare, as doctors repeatedly dismissed her pain. Her story exposes a troubling pattern of medical gaslighting faced by countless women across the U

Widow's NHS nightmare: Gaviscon for fatal aortic tear

Exclusive: A devastated partner reveals how hospital doctors dismissed his fiancée's fatal condition as acid reflux, prescribing Gaviscon just days before her tragic death from an aortic dissection.

Mum found dead in Travelodge after hospital discharge

Exclusive: A 39-year-old mother, Sian Hollington, was discovered dead in a Travelodge just hours after being discharged from a Kent hospital. Her family demands answers as an investigation into the NHS trust's care is launched.

NHS Doctor Groped by Patient, Then Blamed in Hearing

A shocking incident at a London NHS trust reveals a female doctor was groped by a male patient, leading to a misconduct hearing that questioned her professionalism instead of addressing the assault.

Monash IVF Embryo Mix-Up Scandal Prompts Major Review

A major review is underway at Monash IVF after a catastrophic administrative bungle led to the wrong embryos being implanted into two patients, shattering the dreams of families and raising serious questions about the clinic's protocols.

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