Chemical Incident at Guy's Hospital Leads to Evacuation and Nine Treated
Nine people treated after chlorine gas incident at Guy's Hospital, London, leading to evacuation of 150 patients and staff.
Category : Hospitals
Cat Owners Warned: Hidden Arthritis Risks in Older Felines
Cats Protection warns that 90% of cats over 12 have arthritis, often hidden. Learn signs and treatments to help your feline.
Doctor Who Told Mum to 'Try for Another Baby' After Misdiagnosis Banned from UK Practice
Former locum gynaecologist Ahmed Loutfi, who misdiagnosed an ectopic pregnancy and told a woman to 'try for another baby,' has been permanently banned from UK practice.
Mother's Anguish as Daughter's Body Held in Morgue for Three Weeks Due to Pathologist Shortage
Mother's anguish as daughter's body kept in morgue for three weeks due to pathologist shortage in Somerset.
Mother’s intuition ignored in boy’s death, report finds
Report into death of five-year-old Yusuf Mahmud Nazir finds clinicians ignored mother's intuition, calls for national guidance on parental concerns.
Romford Maternity Ward Turns Around After Poor Rating
Queen's Hospital in Romford improved its maternity rating from 'requires improvement' to 'good' by hiring 147 more staff, providing interpreters, and reducing stillbirths by 31%.
Nurse Dubbed Mengele Loses Dismissal Appeal
Gemma Dobson wins appeal after being sacked for not working weekends, in a landmark ruling for working mothers.
GM Healthcare: 7 Good, 1 Requires Improvement
Seven healthcare organisations in Greater Manchester rated 'good' and one 'requires improvement' in latest CQC inspection round-up, with standout care including skydiving trips.
US Veterans Agency Loses Thousands of Core Medical Staff Under Trump, Records Show
VA loses thousands of core medical staff under Trump, worsening shortages and threatening veteran care, records show.
Florida Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After Wrong Embryo Implant
Florida couple sues fertility clinic after being implanted with wrong embryo; they seek to find daughter's biological parents.
Ashley Roberts Reveals Shingles and Ulcer Battle During Pussycat Dolls Fame
Ashley Roberts reveals she suffered shingles, stomach ulcers, and arthritis during her time with the Pussycat Dolls due to gruelling schedules and pressure.
Margate Family's Ordeal Sparks NHS Mental Health Crisis Debate
An 18-year-old mental health patient endured eight days in A&E waiting for a bed, sparking debate over NHS crisis care.
Royal Darwin Hospital Failures Led to Aboriginal Man's Agonising Death, Coroner Finds
Coroner finds Royal Darwin Hospital left Aboriginal man to die in agony from surgical injury, with staff blaming him for poor communication.
Meghan Markle confirms first UK engagement in 6 years
Meghan Markle will visit a hospital during her first UK engagement in six years, accompanying Prince Harry for the Invictus Games countdown event in July 2026.
Mother Holds Late Daughter's Hand Again After Transplant
Mother holds late daughter's hand again after meeting hand transplant recipient on This Morning.
Cambodia's Love Affair with Injections and IV Drips Fuels Health Crisis
Cambodia's widespread use of injections and IV drips, driven by patient demand, has led to a major HIV outbreak and highlights systemic healthcare issues.
NHS 'killer ward' devils who let babies and mothers die should be jailed
More than 500 women and babies died or were harmed at Nottinghamshire University Hospitals Trust due to negligent care; 156 babies and six mothers died needlessly, and 350 babies suffered brain damage.
Hospital Probes Staff Access of Boy Hurt in Crocodile Pit
About 40 Cambridge hospital staff accessed medical records of a 3-year-old boy injured in a crocodile pit. CUH self-referred to ICO and investigates legitimate access.
Ukrainian Children Dying in Russian Attacks: Experts Call for War Crime Prosecutions
Nearly 3,000 Ukrainian children killed or injured since invasion; rights groups call for war crime prosecutions as attacks on civilians continue.
NHS Lanarkshire 'Very Disappointed' over Rejected £2.1bn Hospital Plan
The Scottish Government rejected the £2.1 billion business case for a new University Hospital Monklands, citing unaffordability. NHS Lanarkshire expressed disappointment but welcomed continued commitment to a replacement.
40 Staff Accessed Boy's Records After Crocodile Attack
Up to 40 hospital staff accessed medical records of a 3-year-old boy attacked by a crocodile after being thrown into an enclosure at a UK zoo. The hospital has referred itself to the ICO.
40 Staff Accessed Boy's Crocodile Attack Medical Records
Around 40 hospital staff accessed the medical records of a 3-year-old boy thrown into a crocodile pit, prompting a major investigation by Cambridge University Hospitals and the ICO.
Dead Baby Mistaken for Clinical Waste at Hospital Morgue
Eight bodies found in advanced decay at Queen's Medical Centre morgue; a deceased baby was mistaken for clinical waste by lab workers, an independent report reveals.
First Images Reveal Llantrisant Health Park to Cut NHS Wait Times
Artist's impressions show the Llantrisant Health Park, a new community diagnostic hub near Royal Glamorgan Hospital, set to expand MRI/CT capacity and reduce waiting times across southeast Wales by end of 2027.
Over 500 Mothers and Babies Harmed in NHS Trust Scandal
A review into the largest maternity care scandal in NHS history found over 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed due to inadequate care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust, citing a toxic culture and racism.
Bodies in Advanced Deterioration at Nottingham NHS Mortuary
HTA inspectors found eight bodies in advanced decomposition at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust due to lack of freezer space, amid a baby deaths scandal.
Corridor care 'endemic' in UK, study finds one in five patients in hallways
Study finds one in five UK A&E patients treated in hallways, offices, and cupboards, with corridor care called 'endemic' and unsafe.
Rural Hospital Closures in US Reach Decade High in 2019
US rural hospital closures hit decade high in 2019, with 19 shutdowns. Report warns 453 facilities at risk, linked to Medicaid expansion refusal.
Midwives Forced to Work Double Shifts Without Sleep, CQC Finds
CQC report finds midwives at John Radcliffe Hospital worked double shifts without sleep, risking patient safety.
Melanoma Skin Cancer Cases in UK Hit Record High, Charity Warns
Melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK hit a record high of over 20,000 in 2022, with projections of 26,500 by 2040. Charity urges sun safety amid heatwave.
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