Senior doctors to be balloted for strike action in England
BMA to ballot consultant and SAS doctors in England over joining resident doctors in strike action over pay and conditions.
Category : NHS
Three babies die each year as NHS delays £5 SMA test
Modelling shows three children die each year while NHS delays routine screening for spinal muscular atrophy, a muscle wasting disease.
Weight Loss Jabs May Redefine Obesity Treatment and Beyond
New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic show dramatic effects, reducing risks of 42 diseases and offering benefits beyond weight loss, experts report at ECO.
No new meningitis cases in Kent outbreak, UKHSA confirms
UKHSA reports 29 cases of meningitis in Kent outbreak, no new cases detected, raising hopes of containment. Antibiotics and vaccines distributed.
Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak in Children Sparks Global Concern
WHO investigates mysterious acute hepatitis outbreak in children across UK and 11 other countries, with adenovirus as possible cause.
Kate Middleton and Prince William surprise NHS staff at Charing Cross Hospital
Princess of Wales joins Prince William at Charing Cross Hospital to thank NHS staff during winter pressures.
Breast cancer diagnosis delayed by 10 months due to missed email, hospital admits
A 10-month delay in breast cancer diagnosis due to a missed email at Kingston Hospital. Wioletta Smith urges awareness after ordeal.
New NHS Weight Loss Guidelines Recommend 'Lose a Little, Keep It Off'
NICE advises overweight individuals to aim for 3% weight loss through slimming classes, citing health benefits.
NHS warned of 'triple whammy' as flu and RSV threaten winter crisis
Report warns of 'triple whammy' of Covid, flu and RSV this winter, with up to 60,000 flu deaths possible unless precautions are taken now.
NHS and BMA Clash Over Patient Safety During Doctors' Strike
NHS England and BMA accuse each other of endangering patients during resident doctors' strike over derogations and safety concerns.
Support for Striking Doctors Eroding Among Consultants
NHS consultants express frustration as support for striking resident doctors fades, with concerns over training, debt, and political deadlock.
Remote Fair Isle Offers £50,000 Salary and Perks to Attract Nurse
Scotland's most remote island, Fair Isle, offers up to £50,702 salary, relocation, car, and house to attract a nurse for its 50-strong community.
Doctor Warns Against Metal Wire BBQ Brushes Over Injury Risk
Medical experts advise against using metal wire grill brushes due to risk of wire fragments causing internal injuries.
Food Poisoning Alert for 13 High-Risk Holiday Destinations
UK travellers warned of food poisoning in 13 destinations including Egypt, Mexico, Tunisia, and Turkey after a Cambridge study.
Family pleads for cancer drug approval after death of father, aged 33
Family of Huw Jones, 33, who died from bile duct cancer, urges NHS approval of zanidatamab after initial rejection by Nice.
Arthritis Diagnosis at 27: Woman 'Three Hours from Death' Due to Sepsis
Barrister Lowri Wynn Morgan, 27, nearly died from sepsis after arthritis meds. Wales faces paediatric rheumatology shortage.
Doctor warns seven illnesses commonly mistaken for meningitis
A GP warns that early meningitis symptoms can be mistaken for flu, migraine, and other common illnesses, urging swift medical attention.
Struck-off paramedic now working in NHS hospital ward
Natalie Twomey, struck off for lying about sister's illness to skip work, now works in an NHS hospital ward as a healthcare support worker.
Heart Patients Urged to Ditch Ultra-Processed Foods and Cook at Home
ESC advises heart patients to cut ultra-processed foods, cook at home, and adopt mindful eating to reduce cardiovascular risk.
ADHD Medication Use in UK Triples, 20-Fold Rise in Women Over 25
Study finds UK had highest relative increase in ADHD medication use among five European countries, with a 20-fold surge in women aged 25 and over.
Four-Year-Old with Cerebral Palsy Runs 100 Miles for School Fundraiser
Jacob Fallows, 4, with cerebral palsy, ran over 100 miles with his walking frame, raising £1,160 for his school in Bow, Devon.
Woman, 23, Claims GP Blamed Painful Periods on Anxiety Before Emergency Cyst Surgery
Woman claims GP blamed painful periods on anxiety and swore on NHS pension, later needed emergency surgery for ruptured ovarian cyst.
Woltemade makes Newcastle position plea to Howe
Nick Woltemade has returned for pre-season training at Newcastle United, admitting his best position is in a two-striker system or behind the striker, in a plea to Eddie Howe.
82p-a-day solution for women’s night-time toilet trips hailed as 'life-changing'
A new supplement claims to help women with night-time bladder trips, costing just 82p a day. Jude's Nourish Your Bladder product has 4.7 stars on Trustpilot.
Trump to Undergo Routine Checkup at Walter Reed Amid Health Speculation
President Trump visits Walter Reed for a routine checkup, his second since April, amid ongoing health speculation and concerns about his mental acuity.
NHS bosses accuse resident doctors of seeking 'maximum harm' with six-day strike
NHS bosses criticise BMA's six-day strike from 7 April, calling it 'maximum harm'; Wes Streeting gives deadline for reconsideration.
Dog Owner Warns of Goose Poo Danger After Pet's Death
Dog owner warns of goose poo danger after her pet dies from suspected poisoning. Urges immediate vet check if dog vomits after exposure to bird droppings.
Dr Amir Khan reveals driving anxiety is common symptom of menopause
Dr Amir Khan highlights driving anxiety as a common but lesser-known symptom of menopause, explaining the hormonal causes and offering solutions.
Kate joins William for surprise NHS hospital visit in London
Kate and William made a surprise visit to Charing Cross Hospital to thank NHS staff for their work during a difficult winter period, marking their first joint engagement of 2026.
Advanced Practitioners Defend Their Role in NHS Amid BMA Safety Concerns
Advanced practitioners respond to BMA safety fears, citing evidence and experience, arguing the real issue is poor governance and professional boundary protection.
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