Category : NHS


Flu patients in England's hospitals up 56% on last year

Official NHS data reveals a 56% surge in flu patients in England's hospitals compared to last year, with 1,717 daily cases. Experts warn the 'unusually early' season is yet to peak, adding strain to the health service.

Hospital failed to tell father he was terminally ill

A hospital failed to inform a dying father-of-seven about his terminal prognosis, falsely reassuring him he would recover. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.

Review into ADHD and mental health diagnoses ordered

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a major review into the diagnosis of mental health conditions, autism, and ADHD. The probe will examine if 'over-pathologising' is driving a surge in welfare claims. Read the full story.

Breast density info raises anxiety, says new study

New research reveals telling women they have dense breast tissue after a mammogram leads to higher anxiety and more GP consultations. The UK is considering whether to adopt the practice.

Child's appendicitis hid rare parasitic infection

A 10-year-old girl treated for appendicitis in Switzerland was found to have a rare, liver-damaging parasite. Doctors warn of the need for screening in migrant populations. Read the full case report.

NHS: See a GP if you look unusually pale

The NHS warns that looking pale could be a sign of acute myeloid leukaemia. Learn the key symptoms and when to seek urgent medical advice from your GP.

NHS Braces for 'Devastating' Winter Amid Strike Threat

A damning report warns of a catastrophic NHS winter with patients languishing in corridors. As trolley waits skyrocket, junior doctors announce a five-day pre-Christmas strike, heaping pressure on the service.

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