NHS trust apologises after staff accessed Noah Woods' records
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has apologised to Noah Woods' family after 10 employees accessed his medical records without authorisation.
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Newly-wed mum stranded in Portuguese hospital after stroke
Shereen Lafferty, 37, from Glasgow, is stranded in a Faro hospital after a stroke in her sleep. Her family has launched a GoFundMe to raise £25,000 for a medically assisted flight home.
Burnham promises fullest possible inquiry into Durham breast cancer failings
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backed the "fullest possible inquiry" into breast cancer failings in County Durham and Darlington, where 315 patients have been harmed.
Boarding school death exposes guardianship gaps
Luna Wong, 16, died by suicide in London in 2023 after struggling at a UK boarding school. Her parents say the guardianship system failed her, prompting calls for regulation.
Patient faces toe loss after botched NHS nail surgery
A diabetic patient could lose her toe after gangrene developed following nail removal surgery by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, an investigation found failures in care.
Brits with 86 muscle or joint conditions could claim £778 monthly
Over 1.2 million people in England and Wales receive PIP for muscle and joint conditions. Claimants could get up to £194.60 per week, or £778 monthly, depending on eligibility.
DWP unveils Workplace Health System to keep ill workers in jobs
The DWP has announced a new Workplace Health System to provide earlier support for people with health conditions, aiming to stop 300,000 workers leaving jobs each year.
Paintballer who lost part of skull launches support group
David White, 34, from Rogerstone, Newport, suffered severe skull injuries in a paintballing fall in 2020 and now launches NeuroBuds, an in-person community group for brain injury survivors.
NHS winter fears as elderly woman lies in street for 5 hours
An elderly woman waited five hours on a Merseyside street with a broken hip for an ambulance, as nurses report patients dying in A&E waiting rooms ahead of winter.
Girl, 11, gets 'super urgent' heart transplant after vomiting
Scarlett Icke, 11, had a heart transplant at Freeman Hospital after persistent vomiting revealed dilated cardiomyopathy. She spent 19 days on ECMO before an adult donor heart became available.
NHS England announces immediate 'personal information' rule change
NHS England has announced a strict new rule to protect patients' personal information, with staff caught snooping facing immediate suspension and loss of access to NHS computer systems.
Cooper: Mums and babies treated as 'second class patients'
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper says mums and babies are treated like 'second class patients' after years of neglect of maternity services, vowing to end the postcode lottery of care.
NHS two-year waits for ADHD and autism assessments
NHS bodies in England now impose minimum two-year waits for ADHD and autism assessments, as nearly 1 million people sit on ADHD waiting lists and 295,000 await autism assessment.
Gamechanging brain tumour test cuts diagnosis to two hours
A rapid genomic test for brain tumours can diagnose patients while still on the operating table, cutting waiting times from eight weeks to two hours, NHS England says.
Stillbirth after mum forced to travel in maternity closure
A baby was stillborn after a pregnant woman had to travel to another hospital because North Devon District Hospital's maternity unit was closed due to a lack of doctors.
Coronation Street star misses cancer appointment over parking
Former Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw missed a breast cancer appointment at Royal Berkshire Hospital after failing to find a parking space, spending 45 minutes circling the car park.
DWP confirms 177 conditions qualifying for £748 PIP
The DWP has confirmed 177 conditions that could qualify people for £748 in monthly PIP payments, with 4.09 million claimants as of July 31 2026.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Honours Staff With 40+ Years of Service
NHS Ayrshire & Arran celebrated 162 colleagues with over 40 years of service at a special event, honouring their dedication to patients and communities.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'unlawfully' kept in care homes
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, 82, was 'unlawfully deprived of his liberty' when placed in care homes by his wife, a watchdog has found.
DWP admits CMS response times 'not adequate' as urgent action promised
The DWP has admitted Child Maintenance Service response times have not been 'consistently adequate' and said urgent action is being taken to improve complaint handling and efficiency.
BBC Breakfast guest's three-word reply after brain tumour diagnosis
Steve Palmer, 55, learned on BBC Breakfast that his brain tumour was a grade 4 glioblastoma, but rapid NHS testing cut diagnosis time from eight weeks to two hours.
Rapid NHS test cuts brain tumour diagnosis from weeks to hours
A rapid NHS genomic test can diagnose brain tumours in just two hours instead of eight weeks, sparing patients weeks of uncertainty and enabling faster treatment.
A&E overcrowding may be causing 1,000 deaths a week, NHS review finds
A review of 134 A&E departments suggests overcrowding may be causing more than 1,000 deaths a week, with the BMA calling the findings 'an absolute scandal'.
NHS crisis deepens as failures reveal system under threat
New figures show overcrowded A&E units may cause over 1,000 deaths weekly, as breast cancer care failures and child tooth decay admissions add to NHS crisis.
Thousands face pharmacy trek as 51 more close in 2026
More than 280,000 people have lost their local pharmacy in the first eight months of 2026 as 51 high street chemists shut for good, new NHS data shows.
Beverley Callard collapses on Fair City set
Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard, 69, lost consciousness for 10 minutes on the Fair City set and was treated by ambulance crews before being sent home to rest.
Designer 'violently unwell' after Glasgow restaurant allergy mishap
Fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie was left 'violently unwell' after claiming Sticks'n'Sushi in Glasgow ignored her egg allergy. The restaurant has since apologised and launched an investigation.
Over 20,000 children hospitalised for rotten tooth extractions
More than 20,000 children aged five to nine were admitted to English hospitals for tooth extractions due to decay in 2025/26, with surgeons blaming the NHS dentistry crisis.
Lola, 5, thriving after heart transplant at Freeman Hospital
Lola Plimmer, five, is thriving three and a half years after a life-saving heart transplant at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital. Her mum Ella Watt urges more organ donors.
Trump Health Fears Before Xi Meeting: 'Can't Walk Straight'
US President Donald Trump sparked major health fears as he prepared to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, with viewers left confused.
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