Stroke Specialist Shortage Causes Preventable Deaths
A critical lack of stroke consultants in the NHS is leading to thousands of preventable deaths and serious disabilities, senior medics warn. Urgent action is needed to save lives.
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Stroke specialist shortage causing avoidable deaths
A critical lack of NHS stroke consultants is leading to thousands of avoidable deaths and severe disabilities each year due to delayed treatment, senior doctors warn. Read the full investigation.
NHS Stroke Specialist Shortage Kills and Disables Thousands
A critical lack of NHS stroke consultants leads to fatal delays in clot-busting treatment, causing avoidable deaths and severe disability for thousands of patients annually. Urgent action is needed.
Jennie Gow's stroke recovery: F1 pundit's ongoing battle
BBC F1 presenter Jennie Gow opens up on her recovery three years after a major stroke caused by a flu-induced blood clot. Read her inspiring story of resilience.
F1's Jennie Gow on 3-year stroke recovery struggle
BBC F1 presenter Jennie Gow opens up on her ongoing recovery three years after a devastating stroke caused by a flu-induced blood clot. Read her inspiring story.
Mobile Stroke Units Cut 86% of Emergency Admissions
A new study reveals mobile stroke units could dramatically reduce hospital pressures in Scotland, saving millions and improving patient care. Discover the transformative potential for the NHS.
Surgeon faces £50 fine after saving woman's life
A respected surgeon in Dorset must provide evidence he saved a woman from cardiac arrest or pay a £50 parking fine. Read the full story of council bureaucracy versus a life-saving act.
Honda pauses Japan and China production over chip shortage
Honda Motor suspends operations at key plants in Japan and China due to persistent semiconductor shortages, impacting its global sales forecast and profits. Read the full story.
Childish Gambino's Stroke Emergency: Health Warning
Donald Glover reveals he suffered a stroke during his tour, highlighting that strokes can strike anyone. Learn the FAST test signs that could save a life.
Probe: Iowa district relied on flawed consultant vetting
An investigation reveals an Iowa school district 'reasonably relied' on a consultant whose flawed vetting missed a forged transcript and immigration status of a superintendent now facing federal charges. Discover the full story.
British woman killed in Patagonia snowstorm
Tributes pour in for Victoria Bond, a PR consultant from Cornwall, who died in a freak snowstorm in Chilean Patagonia. Her friend remembers her as a 'star'.
NHS Doctors' Strike: A Clash of Perspectives
Retired consultant backs junior doctors' strike over decades of poor pay, while a serving paediatric consultant voices dissent. Explore the deep divide within the NHS.
Trump PR Consultant Wanted for London Assault Questioning
Melissa Rein Lively, potential Trump press secretary, faces UK police investigation over alleged racist attack on family. First US sighting since incident.
Australian car service delays hit six months amid mechanic crisis
Australian drivers are experiencing unprecedented waiting times for essential car servicing, with some facing six-month delays as the nation's mechanic shortage reaches crisis levels.
Heavy drinking before 40 raises severe stroke risk
Groundbreaking research shows that alcohol consumption patterns before middle age dramatically impact stroke severity, with heavy drinkers facing more devastating outcomes.
US retailers battle worsening coin shortage crisis
American retailers including Giant Eagle and Sheetz are implementing creative solutions as a nationwide coin shortage forces changes to cash transactions.
NHS stroke care revolution saves lives with faster treatment
Major NHS breakthrough sees stroke patients receiving life-saving treatment in record time, with new data showing dramatic improvements in recovery outcomes across England.
Consultant jailed for Baby Reindeer-style stalking campaign
A compulsive stalker who tormented his personal assistant with 1,500 messages has been sentenced to prison in a case bearing chilling similarities to Netflix's Baby Reindeer drama.
NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme
A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.
Surgeon meets baby he saved - now his colleague
In an extraordinary full-circle moment, consultant surgeon Peter Moseley is overcome with emotion as a man whose life he saved as an infant now works alongside him as a colleague in the same hospital.
NHS consultant jailed for Dubai lockdown party flight
A senior NHS anaesthetics consultant has been sentenced to prison after flying from Dubai to attend an illegal lockdown party in one of Britain's most shocking COVID rule breaches.
UK consultant jailed for funding Syrian terrorists
A London-based management consultant has been sentenced to six years in prison for funnelling thousands of pounds to Islamist terrorists in Syria while travelling business class and enjoying luxury hotels.
Stroke Symptoms: Hidden Warning Signs You Must Know
Learn to recognise the crucial early symptoms of stroke that could save your life or someone else's. Discover the FAST acronym and beyond in this essential health guide.
Penguin Bar Shortage Hits UK Supermarkets
Britain faces a sweet crisis as Penguin bars vanish from supermarket shelves following McVitie's decision to pause production, sparking nationwide disappointment and frantic searches.
9 Daily Habits That Increase Deadly Stroke Risk
New research reveals how common daily routines from poor sleep to processed food consumption are dramatically increasing stroke risk across the UK. Discover the lifestyle changes that could save your life.
UK Government Confirms Medicine Supply Disruption Crisis
Exclusive: The Department of Health reveals ongoing medicine supply issues affecting NHS patients across Britain, with officials working urgently to resolve critical shortages.
3 Silent Stroke Symptoms Most People Ignore
A leading medical expert identifies three subtle warning signs of stroke that often go unnoticed, potentially saving lives through early detection.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased stroke risk
Groundbreaking research reveals that vitamin D deficiency, affecting millions in the UK, significantly increases stroke risk. Experts warn this silent epidemic demands urgent attention.
Stroke survivors failed by inadequate UK recovery care
Exclusive investigation reveals how stroke survivors across Britain are being failed by inadequate long-term support, with many facing isolation and deteriorating health due to fragmented care systems.
Yellowjackets star in new horror role
Yellowjackets sensation Sophie Thatcher trades wilderness survival for corporate terror in chilling new Prime Video thriller 'The Consultant' opposite Christoph Waltz.
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