Maternity services at North Devon District Hospital have been suspended, leaving pregnant women facing dangerous delays and drives of up to two hours to Exeter, as one mum claims the unit 'nearly killed her'.
Reports highlight NHS maternity care crisis; Yvette Cooper responds, promising action to improve safety and accountability in maternity services.
The NHS is launching a £1.37 million 'double match' blood programme for kidney transplant patients, aiming to prevent 100 rejections yearly and reduce deaths on the record-high waiting list.
New figures show NHS Scotland delivered 240,000 fewer procedures than promised over five years, prompting Labour criticism.
The NHS will double match blood for kidney transplant patients, potentially preventing 100 rejections a year and reducing waiting times.
Hospital closures across rural UK leave pregnant women facing hours-long journeys in labour, with risks of roadside births and staff shortages, readers report.
The CEO of scandal-hit Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust earned £300,000-£305,000 in 2024-5, a rise revealed after a landmark report found 520 babies and mothers suffered avoidable harm.
A new report shows pensioner poverty rising, with single pensioners hardest hit. Campaigners say opponents of the triple lock must 'slink away in shame'.
NHS data shows 26,000 people await cystoscopy for bladder cancer, despite a more accurate at-home urine test being available, with delays potentially life-threatening.
The DWP has launched an early review into the State Pension age, which could accelerate the rise to 68 for those born after April 6, 1977, currently scheduled between 2044 and 2046.
A mother-of-five died from a heart attack after an 80-minute ambulance wait. Her husband performed CPR for nearly an hour as their children watched, but she was pronounced dead on arrival.
Sir Chris Hoy, diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, initially dismissed a shoulder pain as a sign of aging. He urges awareness of prostate cancer symptoms and shares his wife's similar experience with MS.
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris remains in an induced coma after a cardiac incident before a show with Lionel Richie. His wife's update reveals brief consciousness and ongoing care.
Royal Liverpool and Aintree hospitals urge people to avoid A&E unless in emergency due to 'unprecedented demand' caused by internal IT technical issues.
Lucy Davis breaks silence after terminal cancer diagnosis, says she is 'in shock' at response and reassures fans she is 'still alive'.
Michelle Roberts, 39, died from a heart attack after waiting 80 minutes for an ambulance in October 2024. Her husband Ben performed CPR for nearly an hour as their children watched.
Michelle Roberts, 39, died from a heart attack after an 80-minute ambulance wait. Her husband Ben did CPR alone. A review found handover delays.
Wales rugby legend Jamie Roberts has started working in A&E at the University Hospital of Wales, drawing parallels with his former career and embracing the pressure of his new role.
Over 503,000 people in Great Britain claim Attendance Allowance for arthritis, receiving up to £458.40 every four weeks. New claims in Scotland are now Pension Age Disability Payment.
Millions of benefit and pension recipients will receive payments on Friday, August 28, instead of Monday, August 31, ahead of the bank holiday, the DWP has confirmed.
A registered midwife has warned parents against leaving babies to sleep in just a nappy during hot weather, advising lightweight sleepwear and lower-tog sleep bags instead.
Nearly half of Brits (47%) say doggy style is their favourite go-to position, with 21% of men and 14% of women citing it as the fastest way to orgasm, according to Superdrug Online Doctor.
Dr Josevania Martins, who prescribed weight-loss drugs to her boyfriend without revealing she was a doctor, has been suspended for another six months after a tribunal review.
BBC presenter Chemmy Alcott was rushed to hospital with a collapsed lung after a front flip off a five-metre platform into Lake Annecy, requiring a chest drain.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran maternity services mark 30 years of UNICEF Baby Friendly status and achieve the highest Gold Award accreditation.
Enable Scotland (Leading the Way) East Ayrshire Housing Support Service was graded 'good' by the Care Inspectorate following an unannounced spot check in July, with findings now published.
Deputy Minister Cefin Campbell says a balance is needed between student costs and university funds, as he announces a review into higher education funding.
For the second consecutive month, corridor care in England has exceeded 3,000 patients daily, with record A&E attendances in July amid heatwaves. Overall waiting times fell slightly in June.
More than four in ten GPs say they struggle to give patients the care they need at least once a week, with the figure rising to 60% among some groups, prompting warnings about the NHS.
GMC survey finds 60% of GPs can't provide sufficient care weekly, with job satisfaction falling and more doctors considering leaving the profession.