Swiss film 'Late Shift' exposes nursing crisis as Europe faces healthcare shortage
Swiss film 'Late Shift' highlights overworked nurses and Europe's healthcare crisis, sparking policy debates and box office success.
Category : Hospitals
Seven Deaths Now Investigated at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Seven deaths now investigated at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth Hospital over contaminated water and ventilation systems, with new cases added.
Hospital infections 'killed and poisoned' loved ones, families tell Scottish inquiry
Families of patients at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital say infections linked to building flaws killed loved ones, ahead of inquiry closing submissions.
Junior Doctors Begin Strike as Wes Streeting Says Action Has Cost £3 Billion
Junior doctors in England begin six-day strike; Health Secretary Wes Streeting says cost of strikes could have built hospitals.
Morrisons Recalls Cashews Over Possible Glass Contamination
Morrisons recalls Savers Cashews (125g) due to possible glass pieces. Customers urged to return for refund.
Inquests Reveal Repeated Failings in Mental Health Care for Teens and Adults
Observer investigation finds coroners flagged staffing and service failings in 56 mental health deaths since 2015, with long waits and bed shortages.
NHS Hospital Too Slow to Treat Doctor’s Son Who Died of Sepsis, Coroner Rules
Coroner rules Homerton Hospital failed to treat William Hewes, 22, with urgency; delays in antibiotics; mother felt betrayed.
Chlorine Gas Leak Forces Evacuation of London Hospital
Around 150 evacuated from Guy's Hospital after accidental chlorine gas leak; nine treated, four hospitalised.
Man charged over fatal XL bully dog attack in Essex
Ashley Warren charged after Esther Martin, 68, killed by two XL bully dogs in Jaywick, Essex. First case since breed ban.
Man Dies After Metal Chain Pulled into MRI Machine in New York
Keith McAllister, 61, died after his metal weight-training chain was pulled into an MRI machine at a New York clinic while his wife was being scanned.
Elderly face longer A&E waits, data reveals
Analysis by Nuffield Trust shows 43% of over-80s waited over 12 hours in A&E in 2025, compared to 19% of 21-30 year olds. Experts call it 'absolutely shocking'.
Nurse Told Daughter Had Brain Tumour After Symptoms Dismissed
Nurse Corinne Wardle's baby daughter Molly had brain tumour symptoms dismissed before diagnosis at Alder Hey. Now three, she faces a lifetime of challenges.
Man Killed by MRI Machine After Metal Chain Pulled Him In
Keith McAllister died after his metal weight-training chain was pulled into an MRI machine at a New York clinic.
Lucy Letby: Police and CPS Handling Raises New Concerns About Convictions
New concerns arise over Lucy Letby convictions as police and CPS handling is questioned, with expert statisticians criticising reliance on flawed statistical evidence.
Listeria Outbreak in US Pasta Meals Kills Six
Six dead, 25 hospitalised in US listeria outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta meals sold by major retailers.
North Devon Maternity Unit Closure Sparks Safety Fears
North Devon District Hospital will temporarily close its maternity unit from August 11 due to a lack of consultants, forcing expectant mothers to travel up to 90 minutes to the nearest alternative.
Bride's allergic reaction to eyelash extensions left her like Sloth
Polly Bibby suffered an allergic reaction to fake eyelash extensions, leaving her with swollen red eyes and comparing herself to Sloth from The Goonies before her wedding day.
Liz Kershaw on Sundays: Early Starts, Low-Carb Treats and Lockdown Loneliness
BBC DJ Liz Kershaw shares her Sunday routine: early starts, low-carb treats, lockdown loneliness, and memories of childhood radio.
Christina Applegate Hospitalised with Double Kidney Infection
Christina Applegate spent a week in hospital with a double kidney infection, she revealed on her podcast. She is now home and recovering.
Mum Warns Against Cotton Buds After Being Left Deaf in Both Ears
A Cheshire mum warns against cotton buds after being left virtually deaf for six years following eardrum perforation and wax buildup.
Businesswoman, 22, paralysed after headache reveals rare brain condition
A 22-year-old businesswoman was left paralysed and able only to blink after a severe headache led to a stroke, revealing a rare brain condition called AVM.
GOSH Cleaners Win Racial Discrimination Tribunal Appeal
Employment Appeal Tribunal rules Great Ormond Street hospital cleaners suffered indirect race discrimination over delayed NHS pay.
Hospital Boss Apologises to Families of Lucy Letby's Victims
Dr Nigel Scawn apologises to families of Lucy Letby's victims outside Countess of Chester Hospital, but declines to answer why concerns were ignored.
Mum's £12,000 dental transformation ends years of soup diet
Alison Thompson, 57, from Essex, spent £12,000 on dental implants in Croatia after years of living on soup and hiding her smile due to gum disease.
Maternity care collapses in gang-hit Port-au-Prince
In gang-controlled areas of Port-au-Prince, only a fraction of maternity services remain as fighting intensifies, forcing clinics to close and leaving women without care.
Lucy Letby's Appeal Refused: What Next for Convicted Nurse?
Lucy Letby's appeal against murder convictions was refused; few options remain as court publishes judgment.
Report into Boy's Death Calls for Parents' Intuition to Be Taken Seriously
A report into the death of a five-year-old boy sent home from A&E has urged NHS to take parents' instincts seriously.
Macron Pledges Reform Amid France's Winter Hospital Crisis
President Macron promises new funding model as French hospitals face staff shortages, strikes, and 'Black January' winter illnesses.
Call for Guidelines on Hospital Vending Machines in England
A cancer charity calls for England to follow Scotland and Wales in introducing healthier vending machine guidelines in hospitals.
Doctor Recalls Death of Three-Year-Old from Common Stomach Bug
A doctor recounts the death of a three-year-old from bowel complications due to a stomach bug, which shook her confidence and highlights the fear of missing serious symptoms.
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