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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94-Year-Old on Hospital Trolley for 3 Days After Stroke
Rita Holohan, 94, endured a three-day wait on a trolley in A&E after a suspected stroke. Her daughter, a nurse, calls care 'a joke'. Read the full story on NHS pressures.
94-year-old left on hospital trolley for three days
Rita Holohan, 94, waited three days on a trolley at Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a suspected stroke. Her daughter, a nurse, calls care 'a joke'. Read the shocking NHS pressures.
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.
Woman's prosthetic leg and mother's ashes vanish in hospital
Pamala Bronner awoke from leg amputation surgery to find her prosthetic leg, dentures, and mother's ashes missing from a Detroit hospital. Read her shocking 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.
Father in coma after stroke misdiagnosed as drunkenness
A 22-year-old expectant father is fighting for his life in a coma after paramedics dismissed his stroke symptoms as drunkenness. His partner, weeks from giving birth, faces motherhood alone.
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.
Nurse jailed for dirty needle on cancer teen
A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.
Nurse struck off over relationship with mental health patient
A Queensland nurse has been permanently banned from practising after developing an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including kissing sessions and escape room outings, in a serious breach of professional boundaries.
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.
NHS stroke patient waited 10 hours for ambulance
A critical incident investigation is underway after a stroke patient waited nearly 10 hours for an ambulance in Hounslow, raising serious concerns about NHS emergency response times and patient safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stroke survivors face postcode lottery in recovery support
Groundbreaking research exposes stark regional disparities in stroke aftercare across Britain, leaving thousands without vital rehabilitation services and proper emotional support.
Hidden stroke symptom: sudden maths difficulty
New research reveals that sudden difficulty with simple calculations could be a crucial warning sign of stroke, helping doctors provide faster treatment and prevent permanent brain damage.
Headache warning: The silent killer in young adults
A routine headache turned into a life-threatening brain haemorrhage for 24-year-old Ben Knight. His remarkable survival story serves as a crucial warning about recognising stroke symptoms.
Acalculia: The stroke symptom that kills maths ability
Discover how acalculia, a little-known neurological condition, can suddenly strip away mathematical abilities after a stroke - and why recognising it early is crucial for recovery.
Shutdown Crisis: Millions Face Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
Exclusive medical analysis reveals how a potential federal government shutdown could trigger a cardiovascular crisis, putting vulnerable patients at immediate risk and overwhelming NHS services.
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.
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