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 England is set to scrap the rigid two-metre social distancing rule in hospitals, allowing more flexible visiting policies and greater contact between patients and loved ones from next month.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals a sharp decline in international visitors to the United States, with industry experts pointing to the Trump administration's unwelcoming policies and rhetoric as a primary cause for the multi-billion dollar loss.
Exclusive investigation uncovers widespread pharmacy dispensing errors, including incorrect storage and expired medications, potentially putting thousands of UK patients at risk with ineffective treatments.
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.
New official data uncovers the true number one source of visitors to the UK, with France dethroned and a new European leader emerging. Discover the spending habits and travel trends shaping British tourism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The BBC has revised a controversial headline suggesting a Gaza cancer patient died from malnutrition after facing backlash for inaccurate reporting.
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.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is leveraging AI to predict patient discharges, reducing bed shortages and improving efficiency in the NHS.
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.
A mother shares her terrifying experience after routine shoulder pain led to sudden paralysis, exposing gaps in NHS emergency care.
A damning review has been launched into surgical practices at Dundee hospitals following serious concerns raised by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.