NHS transplant patient's agony over years-long wait
Exclusive: NHS transplant patient reveals heartbreaking wait as private patients receive organs faster. The shocking reality of Britain's transplant system exposed.
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Evri driver sends selfie instead of parcel photo in hilarious mix-up
A UK woman shares her comical encounter with an Evri delivery driver who accidentally sent her a photo of his own face instead of her parcel location, sparking viral laughter online.
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.
Real Benjamin Lee: Guinness heir's secret life revealed
Discover the astonishing true story of Benjamin Lee, the real-life Guinness heir whose extraordinary double life inspired the hit Channel 4 drama. From brewing dynasty to secret identity, this is the revelation that will shock television audiences.
20-year rash misdiagnosis leads to radical surgery
After two decades of being dismissed by doctors, a woman's persistent rash turned out to be a rare pre-cancerous condition requiring life-changing surgery.
Woman's 2-inch 'mini-me' growth reveals rare condition
A British woman shares her extraordinary medical journey after discovering a mysterious 2-inch growth on her body that doctors identified as a rare condition. Her story highlights the importance of trusting your instincts when something doesn't feel right
From back pain to 15cm tumour: A mother's cancer warning
Exclusive: Mother-of-two Sarah O'Connell shares her terrifying journey from persistent back pain to a shocking cancer diagnosis that doctors initially missed, in a story that highlights crucial NHS warning signs everyone should know.
Nurse's Hospital Ghost Story: The Vanishing Patient
A veteran NHS nurse shares her most terrifying supernatural encounter during a night shift that will make you question what really happens in hospitals after dark.
NHS patient reports go unpublished in transparency failure
Exclusive investigation reveals Healthwatch England has failed to publish dozens of patient experience reports, leaving NHS trusts without crucial feedback to improve services.
Armed robber to athlete: John McAvoy's redemption
Discover how notorious criminal John McAvoy turned his life around, swapping armed robbery for elite athletics and becoming one of Britain's most inspiring redemption stories.
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.
Colwill Brown wins BBC Short Story Award 2025
Yorkshire author Colwill Brown wins prestigious BBC National Short Story Award 2025 for 'You Cannot Thread a Moving Needle,' celebrated for its authentic regional dialect and emotional depth.
Margot Robbie's childhood ant farm chaos revealed
Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie reveals her most outrageous childhood moment - a chaotic ant farm experiment that brought insects crawling through her family home in a hilarious domestic disaster.
Woman's 'cold' was rare Empty Nose Syndrome diagnosis
A woman's persistent cold symptoms turned out to be a rare and life-altering condition. Read her shocking story of diagnosis and adaptation.
Hospital patient's window discovery stuns staff and goes viral
A patient at a UK hospital made an astonishing discovery from his window that sparked a massive social media frenzy and left medical staff in disbelief.
Doctors Said It Was Anxiety For 10 Years. They Were Wrong.
For ten years, Emily's debilitating symptoms were dismissed as anxiety. Discover the life-changing diagnosis that doctors repeatedly overlooked and how she finally got her life back.
The Guest: British Hostage's 4-Year Ordeal in Coldwater
The shocking true story of Michael, a British man held captive for four years in a remote American town, is now a major new ITV drama. Discover the incredible tale of survival and the psychological battle he endured.
Doctors dismissed my dizzy spells. I was handed a death sentence.
Exclusive: A mother's terrifying ordeal as doctors repeatedly misdiagnosed her life-threatening heart condition as panic attacks, handing her a 'death sentence' and forcing her to seek a diagnosis abroad.
Mum's double brain tumour nightmare: The headaches that wouldn't stop
Exclusive: Sarah Murray's persistent headaches revealed two devastating brain tumours. Her incredible survival story and warning to others.
UK Singer Sends Lavish Gift to Fan Battling Cancer
A major UK singer has moved fans by sending an incredibly thoughtful present and personal video message to a devoted supporter undergoing cancer treatment, in a story that's warming hearts across the nation.
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.
Cancer patient's bank account frozen amid £30k debt
Exclusive: A father's stage 4 cancer battle triggers a financial crisis as his bank account is frozen and he's forced into over £30,000 of debt. This is the heartbreaking human cost of the disease.
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.
Babies Die in Contaminated IV Drip Hospital Scandal
A major investigation is underway after several babies died from a bacterial infection linked to contaminated intravenous drips at an NHS hospital, raising serious patient safety concerns.
BBC changes headline on Gaza cancer patient death
The BBC has revised a controversial headline suggesting a Gaza cancer patient died from malnutrition after facing backlash for inaccurate reporting.
Cosmetic procedure crisis: Beyond rogue clinics
As demand for non-surgical treatments soars, experts warn that lax regulations and profit-driven practices put patients at risk. Here's what needs to change.
AI helps Chelsea Hospital predict patient discharges
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is leveraging AI to predict patient discharges, reducing bed shortages and improving efficiency in the NHS.
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