Streeting: NHS saved my life but reform must be led by staff and public
Wes Streeting says NHS saved his life but is broken, and launches public and staff-led consultation to shape a 10-year reform plan.
Category : NHS
Experts Debunk Common Beauty Myths: From SPF to Shaving
Beauty experts debunk myths about sunscreen, grey hair, varicose veins, shaving, acne, and men's skincare, offering evidence-based advice.
NHS trust apologises after deaf man's grandchildren forced to act as interpreters
Ombudsman finds hospital repeatedly used deaf man's grandchildren as interpreters, causing distress, and orders apology and compensation.
NHS trans doctor ruling fails to settle toilet and changing room debate
Dundee tribunal says Supreme Court ruling does not make it inherently unlawful for trans women to use female changing rooms, but legal dispute continues.
Streeting stakes NHS future on digital revolution with expanded app and league tables
Wes Streeting unveils plan to transform NHS with expanded app, digital tools, and hospital league tables, aiming for efficiency but experts warn of risks.
Reeves Pension Cap to Cost Millions of Savers £84 a Year
Over 3 million workers face £84 annual loss from new cap on pension salary sacrifice, official figures show.
Biology teacher becomes first UK patient to receive 'gamechanger' MS therapy
A biology teacher becomes the first UK patient to receive CAR T-cell therapy for MS at UCLH, part of a global trial offering hope for the condition.
Sepsis 'hidden killer' leaves woman with double amputation after cold-like symptoms
Beth Budgen from Berkshire lost both legs to sepsis after mistaking early signs for a cold. She urges others to learn the symptoms.
Aid cuts could lead to 22.6 million avoidable deaths by 2030, study warns
Modelling in The Lancet Global Health finds severe aid cuts could cause 22.6 million avoidable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million under-fives.
Hospital workers secure improved NHS terms after strike threat
Over 330 NHS facilities staff at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier win Agenda for Change terms after strike threat, ending years of unequal pay and conditions.
Influencers pushing unneeded testosterone tests on young men, study finds
Study reveals social media influencers are convincing healthy young men they need testosterone tests, despite medical advice to the contrary.
Universal Credit 'young parent penalty' leaves under-25s with lower payments
Under-25s on Universal Credit get lower payments, called a 'young parent penalty'. DWP says rates reflect lower wages and costs.
Teenager dies after headache mistaken for hangover was blood clot
A 19-year-old woman died from a brain blood clot after mistaking the symptoms for a hangover. The contraceptive pill was a potential contributing factor.
Simple finger test at home may reveal early lung cancer warning signs
A simple at-home finger test may reveal early signs of lung cancer by checking for finger clubbing. Learn the symptoms and when to see a GP.
Botulism Outbreak from Unlicensed Anti-Wrinkle Injections Leaves Patients Fighting for Life
UKHSA records 38 botulism cases from unlicensed botox injections; victims describe severe symptoms, experts call for regulation.
Bride's wedding day ends with ambulance call after drinking on empty stomach
Danielle Crowther, 31, from Whitstable, was carried out of her wedding reception by paramedics after drinking shots on an empty stomach.
England’s public toilet shortage: ‘toilet deserts’ spread as facilities fall 14% in decade
England’s public toilets down 14% in a decade, creating ‘toilet deserts’ harmful to health and high streets, says RSPH report.
Istanbul cements status as world capital of hair transplants
Istanbul is the world capital of hair transplants, attracting over a million patients a year with low costs and medical quality. Patients share experiences.
Thousands of Australians Lose Over $1bn as Superannuation Funds Collapse
More than 12,000 people affected by the failure of three investment schemes linked to retirement savings, with some losing their entire super balances.
Six-day junior doctors strike begins in England in longest NHS walkout
Junior doctors in England begin a six-day strike, the longest in NHS history, causing mass cancellations and safety concerns.
Labour Announces Ban on Boiling Lobsters Alive in Animal Welfare Overhaul
UK government plans to ban boiling lobsters alive and introduce wider animal welfare measures, including restrictions on hunting. Critics and charities react.
Doctors fobbed off boy's pain before leukaemia diagnosis
A mother claims doctors dismissed her eight-year-old son's chest and back pain as a stomach issue before tests revealed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
NHS failings led to death of 19-year-old, inquest finds
An inquest found that a 19-year-old with a rare blood disorder died from preventable NHS mistakes after being sent home without tests for a pulmonary embolism.
Hospital covers up investigation into cardiology crisis
WalesOnline won a six-month battle to report details from a cardiology review at University Hospital of Wales, but the health board is withholding key findings.
NHS hits key waiting time target but experts question method
NHS England hit 65% 18-week waiting target in March, but experts question sustainability and the role of controversial validation sprint tactics.
Narinder Kaur Hospitalised with Suspected Tropical Infection After India Trip
TV personality Narinder Kaur is in hospital after returning from India with a suspected tropical infection, undergoing tests for malaria and dengue fever.
NHS expands HPV vaccine to boys in cancer prevention drive
NHS to vaccinate all boys in year 8 against HPV from September, potentially preventing over 100,000 cancers by 2058.
Website Cookie Practices Explained in New Privacy Notice
Reach outlines cookie use for personalisation and analytics; users can opt out of data sale via browser-specific button.
Julia Bradbury Overhauls Lifestyle After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Julia Bradbury shares how she overhauled her lifestyle after breast cancer, cutting alcohol and gluten, and now advocates for listening to your body.
Microbiologist Warns: Wash Your Sheets Weekly or Risk Health Issues
A microbiologist advises washing sheets weekly to prevent bacteria, dust mites, and allergens buildup, citing health risks.
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