Glasgow patients face 100-mile trips for surgery
Scottish health board confirms controversial plan to transfer general surgery from Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to Edinburgh, sparking patient welfare concerns.
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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.
Premier League Smashes Transfer Record with £2.36bn Spend
Exclusive: Premier League clubs obliterate spending records with a staggering £2.36bn summer transfer window. Discover which clubs led the frenzy and how it compares to Europe.
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.
Woman's 7-Year NHS Ordeal For Endometriosis Diagnosis
Exclusive: A young woman's seven-year battle for a life-altering diagnosis reveals a devastating culture of medical dismissal and gender bias within the NHS, leaving her future irrevocably changed.
Met Police Probe 'Nuked Blood' Scandal at NHS Hospital
The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that blood samples were deliberately microwaved at an NHS hospital laboratory, potentially compromising thousands of patient results and risking misdiagnosis.
Mum's horror as hospital gives her wrong baby to breastfeed
A first-time mother's joy turns to terror after a catastrophic hospital error leads to her breastfeeding a complete stranger's newborn. Shocking details emerge from the maternity ward mishap.
Wheelchair User Abandoned Outside Medical Centre
A disabled woman was allegedly abandoned in her wheelchair outside a US medical facility, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about patient care standards and disability rights.
Patient dies from allergic reaction to NHS CT scan dye
A coroner issues a warning after a patient suffers a fatal anaphylactic reaction to a common contrast dye used in NHS CT scans, raising serious questions about allergy protocols and emergency response.
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.
Man Utd & Liverpool Transfer Battle: Double Swoop & £60m Deal
Exclusive: Manchester United target Jarrad Branthwaite and Matthijs de Ligt in major defensive overhaul. Liverpool lead race for Leny Yoro, while Arsenal and Chelsea chase sensational striker deals in today's transfer news live.
Teen dies after hospital migraine misdiagnosis blunder
Exclusive investigation reveals catastrophic medical failures at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital led to the preventable death of 18-year-old Mabel Gondor. A story of misdiagnosis, systemic errors, and a family's search for answers.
Two Cancer Diagnoses in a Year: The Unspoken Truths
A raw and honest account of navigating two cancer diagnoses in one year. Discover the practical and emotional realities that medical leaflets don't prepare you for, from mental health battles to the logistics of daily life.
Nurse struck off for targeting vulnerable women on dating apps
Exclusive: Mental health nurse John Chukwunonso Iwuh has been removed from the register for gross misconduct after exploiting his professional position to target patients on dating platforms, in a serious breach of trust.
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
NHS Hospital Slammed For Portakabin Morgue Scandal
Shocking inspection reveals a major NHS trust is storing corpses in a 'wholly unsuitable' temporary Portakabin with broken refrigeration, raising serious health and dignity concerns.
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.
British Woman Left on Peru Hospital Floor for 40 Hours
Shocking neglect as Maria Hermilia Murrieta, 76, is left for two days on a cold hospital floor in Peru without a bed, food, or water. Her family's desperate plea exposes a healthcare system in crisis.
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.
Dying patients moved amid sudden hospice closure
Terminally ill patients were abruptly transferred from a closing hospice, with reports of chaotic scenes and distress in their final hours. Managers accused of cruelty.
Mum's shoulder pain led to sudden paralysis
A mother shares her terrifying experience after routine shoulder pain led to sudden paralysis, exposing gaps in NHS emergency care.
Dundee surgical practices inquiry after RCSEd concerns
A damning review has been launched into surgical practices at Dundee hospitals following serious concerns raised by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Inquest: Ruth Szymankiewicz unlawfully killed
A coroner has ruled that Ruth Szymankiewicz's death in a psychiatric unit was unlawful, raising serious concerns over patient safety and care standards.
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