NHS blood test blunder wrongly diagnoses diabetes
Exclusive investigation reveals hundreds of patients may have been misdiagnosed with diabetes due to faulty blood tests, sparking a major NHS review and patient safety alerts.
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Exact Date to Switch Off Heating and Save £100s Revealed
Energy experts reveal the precise calendar date most UK households should switch off their heating to maximise savings without sacrificing comfort, potentially saving over £100 annually.
NHS Staff Flu Vaccination Rates Plummet in England
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp decline in frontline healthcare workers receiving the flu jab in England, raising serious concerns over patient safety and winter preparedness.
NHS wrongly diagnosed thousands with bowel cancer as IBS
An NHS patient safety review uncovers a devastating failure as thousands of bowel cancer cases are misdiagnosed as IBS, leading to catastrophic delays in treatment and preventable deaths.
Expert Challenges Allsopp's Property Advice to Rayner
Property expert David Hollingworth challenges Kirstie Allsopp's controversial advice to Angela Rayner, warning selling her council house could have been a major financial misstep. Discover why holding onto property often beats quick sales in UK's volatile
NHS Trust Admits Failings After Grandmother's Tragic Death
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust apologises for 'unacceptable' care failures after Valerie Kneale, 75, died from pneumonia just days after being sent home from A&E with paracetamol.
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.
NHS Rolls Out 'Martha's Rule' For Patient Safety
The NHS is implementing 'Martha's Rule', a major new patient safety policy giving families the right to an urgent second opinion, following the tragic death of 13-year-old Martha Mills.
NHS emergency warning over faulty hip implants
Exclusive: Health chiefs issue critical safety alert over 'faulty' metal hip implants used in NHS surgeries. Patients urged to seek immediate medical advice.
NHS Surgeon Axed After Wrong Leg Amputation Horror
A senior NHS surgeon has been suspended following a catastrophic surgical error that led to the amputation of a patient's healthy leg. The devastating mistake occurred at a major UK hospital, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
Martha's Rule: NHS Rolls Out Major Patient Safety Reform
The NHS in England is implementing 'Martha's Rule', a major patient safety initiative giving families the right to an urgent second opinion, following the tragic death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis.
Cannabis Before Surgery: UK Surgeons Issue Critical Warning
Exclusive: British medical experts reveal regular cannabis users face dangerously high complications under anaesthesia, requiring dramatically increased drug doses and risking serious post-op issues.
Widower reveals wife's last words before fatal hospital fall
The devastating story of Valerie Kneale, 75, who died after a fall at Liverpool's Royal University Hospital. Her husband reveals her haunting last words and the family's quest for answers.
NHS Rolls Out 'Martha's Rule' For Patient Safety
The NHS is implementing 'Martha's Rule' nationwide, giving patients and families the right to an urgent second opinion if their condition deteriorates, following the tragic death of 13-year-old Martha Mills.
NHS to implement 'Martha's Rule' after sepsis death
The NHS is set to implement 'Martha's Rule', a major new patient safety initiative giving families the right to an urgent second opinion, following the preventable death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis.
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 Scandal: Grandmother's Horrific Final Days in Hospital
A damning report reveals the horrific neglect 85-year-old Valerie Kneale suffered in her last days at a major NHS hospital, prompting a formal apology from the health trust and raising urgent questions about elderly care standards.
Nurse's horror as patient bleeds to death after hospital assault
A senior nurse has told an inquest of her disbelief after a vulnerable female patient bled to death following a sexual assault by another patient in a side room at a mental health hospital in East London.
Solo traveller, 22, gets creepy texts from holiday host
A 22-year-old solo traveller's dream holiday turned into a nightmare after her Airbnb host sent a series of inappropriate and creepy late-night messages, prompting a vital safety warning for all women travelling alone.
Essential Back to School Online Safety Rules for UK Parents
As children return to classrooms, experts reveal crucial online safety tips and the vital digital rules parents must enforce to protect kids from cyber threats, screen addiction, and harmful content.
Recruiter: 9 Things To NEVER Put On Your CV
A top UK recruiter reveals the CV mistakes that instantly sabotage your job application. Learn what to leave off your resume to land more interviews and avoid being binned by hiring managers.
NHS Ward Murder Probe After Grandmother's Tragic Death
A major police investigation is underway after an 81-year-old grandmother died in an NHS stroke ward under circumstances so serious they've 'compromised' the murder inquiry. The family demands answers as the hospital trust remains silent.
NHS Doctor's Warning: 7 Health Habits You Must Stop Now
An NHS GP reveals the surprising everyday mistakes you're making, from over-cleaning ears to misusing moisturiser, and shares expert advice for truly protecting your wellbeing.
Surgeon mutilates patient's penis in circumcision nightmare
A patient's life was shattered after a routine circumcision at a private clinic led to catastrophic organ damage. Exclusive details on the surgical error, the £200,000 settlement, and the ongoing fight for justice.
NHS Corridor Care Now a 'Year-Round Emergency'
A damning report reveals corridor care has become a permanent, year-round feature in English hospitals, with patients routinely treated in cupboards and storerooms due to crippling capacity shortages.
NHS Fake Surgeon Scandal: Patients Left in Permanent Agony
Exclusive investigation reveals how a conman posing as an NHS surgeon performed catastrophic spinal operations, leaving dozens of patients in permanent agony and facing life-altering injuries.
Dog Mum's Secret Habit Saved Her Puppy From Choking
A UK dog owner's secret daily ritual with her Cockapoo, Lola, led to a shocking discovery that prevented a canine tragedy. This vital advice from vets could save your pet's life.
Aircraft Engineer's Vital Warning About Pre-Flight Safety
An experienced aeroplane engineer reveals a crucial pre-flight check most passengers ignore, explaining why this simple action could be critical for cabin safety during emergencies.
Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement
A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.
1920s newspaper article reveals shockingly modern relationship advice
A newly unearthed newspaper column from 1923 exposes remarkably progressive advice for men on marriage and relationships, proving that modern dating dilemmas are anything but new.
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