Category : NHS


NHS App to Offer HIV Home Testing in New Trial

A groundbreaking £5 million trial will allow people in England to order HIV testing kits via the NHS App, with results delivered securely to their phones. This initiative aims to increase testing accessibility and combat stigma.

Medicare safety net costs explode to $871m

Exclusive data reveals Medicare safety net spending has surged from $339m to $871.4m since 2010, with taxpayers increasingly subsidising rising specialist fees. Discover the implications for Australia's healthcare system.

5 Vital UK Health Stories You Need to Read

This week's powerful health stories include a life-saving cord blood transplant and a child's cancer battle. Read these brave accounts that could help others.

Man vomits 60 times a day, NHS denies battery funding

Matthew Pascoe, 33, battles gastroparesis, vomiting up to 90 times daily. His life-saving device needs a £15,000 battery, but the NHS won't cover the cost. Read his story and learn how you can help.

Global Methanol Poisoning Crisis Kills Thousands

Exclusive report on the global methanol poisoning crisis, from a British traveller's death in Laos to thousands of unreported fatalities worldwide. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.

NHS 999 Alert for Gabapentin Users

The NHS issues an urgent warning for gabapentin users to call 999 immediately for severe allergic reactions. Learn the critical signs and side effects of this common medication.

Transgender Tycoon Drops NHS Negligence Case

Samantha Kane, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in Serbia, has dropped her £162k case against the NHS after being satisfied with patient safety improvements.

Man nearly blinded by ocular syphilis infection

A 52-year-old man suffered near-total vision loss from ocular syphilis, a stark warning about the STD's severe complications. Learn the symptoms and importance of prompt treatment.

NHS rejects wider prostate cancer screening

The UK National Screening Committee is expected to reject calls for routine PSA tests for Black men and those with a family history, prioritising caution over unnecessary treatment.

Junior Doctors to Vote on Extending Strike Mandate

English resident doctors will vote on extending their strike mandate for six months. A successful ballot could see industrial action continue until August 2026 amid disputes over pay and job security.

Mum awarded £35k after pneumonia jab injury

Natalie Witherington, 42, received £35,000 settlement after routine pneumonia vaccination caused severe shoulder damage doctors compared to car crash injuries. Read her story.

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128

The death toll from a devastating Hong Kong apartment fire has climbed to 128, making it the city's deadliest blaze in nearly 80 years. Read the latest updates on the tragedy and the ongoing investigation.

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