Mother seeks £150k for daughter's leukaemia treatment
A Staffordshire mother is raising up to £150,000 for her daughter's leukaemia treatment after doctors said there was nothing more they could do.
Category : Hospitals
Merseyside ambulance service rated inadequate by CQC
UCS Medical in St Helens rated inadequate by CQC after inspection found risks of patients taken to wrong locations, infection control failures, and staff concerns ignored.
Glasgow drug crisis centre closure confirmed after rent row
Turning Point Scotland's Glasgow crisis centre will close after a rent dispute, removing 16 beds from the city's drug support system.
Mum Claims Doctors Hid Cop Daughter's Death in DR
A mother says doctors in the Dominican Republic hid her daughter's death after a breast implant removal operation, as the family demands a full investigation.
Rowlands Gill GP surgery closed for at least five more weeks
A Gateshead GP surgery shut by vandals since May won't reopen for at least five weeks due to extensive repair work. The North East and North Cumbria ICB confirmed repairs are underway.
Doctor struck off after botched surgery at Oldham hospital
A locum surgeon has been struck off after a botched operation at Royal Oldham Hospital left a cancer patient unable to go to the toilet and requiring emergency corrective surgery to survive.
NSW urges public to avoid EDs after record winter day
NSW records biggest ever winter day for Sydney EDs, with nearly 10,000 presentations; public urged to avoid hospitals unless life-threatening.
Airdrie family aided by Hospital at Home
A report shows 340 babies and children were treated at home under Hospital at Home, benefiting families like the McGradys from Airdrie.
Wales birth centre closed, home births suspended due to staffing
Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board suspends home births and closes Tirion birth centre for six weeks due to staffing challenges, affecting women in Bridgend, RCT, and Merthyr.
NHS Da Vinci robot arrives in Stockport for cancer surgery
A new NHS robot has arrived in Stockport to assist in prostate and bowel surgeries, promising safer ops, faster recovery, and reduced waiting times.
NHS doctor suspended for showing X-rated video to colleague
Dr Stavros Dimitriadis, a gastroenterologist at University Hospital Coventry, has been suspended for six months after a tribunal found he showed explicit videos to a colleague and made inappropriate sexual remarks.
Surgeon struck off after botched bowel surgery
Dr Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman, an NHS locum surgeon, was struck off after a botched operation at Royal Oldham Hospital left a patient's organs wrongly connected, endangering his life.
Glee's Brittany Parks reveals stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis
Glee actress Brittany Parks announced she has stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer, with co-star Heather Morris launching a GoFundMe for her medical bills.
Botched bowel op surgeon struck off after 'not known to man' error
NHS locum surgeon Dr Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman has been erased from the medical register after a botched emergency bowel operation at Royal Oldham Hospital, described as 'not known to man'.
Swimmer with brain cancer begs for funding in tears on BBC
Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with incurable brain cancer, broke down in tears on BBC Breakfast as he pleaded with Andy Burnham for more funding and a national brain cancer lead.
NHS doctor suspended for explicit video to colleague
NHS doctor Stavros Dimitriadis suspended for six months after showing a female colleague an explicit video and engaging in sexually motivated behaviour over 18 months.
Manchester care home rated inadequate over unsafe care
Ringway Mews Care Home in Wythenshawe has been rated 'inadequate' by the CQC after inspectors found unsafe care, low staffing, and multiple regulation breaches.
Woman, 28, terminal brain tumour after 'mad' holiday
A 28-year-old woman who thought she was 'going mad' on holiday in Thailand was later diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour, given months to live.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur Hospitalized After Car Crash
Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has been hospitalized after a car crash, and no further details about her injuries have yet been released.
NHS trust admits failings over teenage girl's suicide after absconding from hospital
UHSussex pleads guilty to failings after 16-year-old Ellame Ford-Dunn absconded from hospital care and died. Sentencing due in November.
Amber cold health alerts issued for northern England as sub-zero temperatures and snow forecast
Amber cold health alerts issued for northern England as sub-zero temperatures and snow are forecast to disrupt transport and pose health risks.
Man rushed to hospital after fall on Deansgate in Manchester
A man was rushed to hospital in a serious condition after falling and injuring his head on Deansgate, with a large emergency response on Saturday night.
Jane Fallon says second cancer surgery 'went well' as she considers treatment options
Jane Fallon provides an update on her breast cancer treatment after second surgery, sharing news on Instagram about clear margins and weighing medication options.
Seven deaths now investigated at Glasgow hospital over infection concerns
Prosecutors are investigating seven deaths linked to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, including two new cases, amid claims of political pressure to open early.
Kroger recalls cheese garlic croutons over possible salmonella contamination
Kroger recalls Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons in 17 states due to possible salmonella contamination from a recalled dry milk powder.
Neanderthals used stone drills to treat dental cavities 59,000 years ago
A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar found in Siberia shows the earliest known evidence of dental drilling, using stone tools.
Washington dad's family pushes for inquest two years on
New probes have been launched into Bill Trotter's death as his family continues to fight for an inquest two years after the Washington-born dad died in Carlisle.
Nurse guilty of wilful neglect in death of Amy Barber
A nurse was found guilty of wilfully neglecting Amy Barber, 22, who died after being left unchecked for 25 minutes at a Wirral psychiatric ward.
Cardiff cardiology review findings revealed after battle
Cardiff and Vale health board has disclosed cardiology review findings from the University Hospital of Wales, citing problems with culture, demand and leadership.
Don't Pause Asthma Meds in Summer Break
Children who stop taking asthma medication during the summer holidays are four times more likely to be hospitalised in September, experts warn, as NHS urges parents to maintain routines.
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