NHS staff face 285 violent attacks daily
Violence against NHS staff in England has reached emergency levels, with 285 attacks reported daily. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls for action to protect the health workforce.
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Jess's Rule Posters Sent to Every GP Practice in England
A new patient safety initiative, Jess's Rule, is being promoted in all GP surgeries. It urges doctors to reconsider diagnoses after three appointments, aiming to prevent tragic oversights like that of Jessica Brady.
NHS sexual safety charter failing, unions warn
A flagship NHS charter to tackle sexual harassment is not being implemented, unions say, as reports of abuse against female staff continue to climb. Calls for urgent action.
Broken Wrist A&E Visit Debunks NHS 'Luck' Myth
A personal A&E visit for a broken wrist challenges the perception of NHS crisis. While 'corridor care' horrors exist, statistics show timely treatment is often the norm, not luck.
Scientists Dismiss Trump's Paracetamol-Autism Warning
A landmark scientific review finds no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism. Experts reassure millions it remains the safe, first-choice treatment for pain and fever.
Mandolin injuries: A common kitchen hazard straining NHS
Readers share gruesome tales of mandolin slicer injuries, from severed thumb tips to chain-mail gloves, highlighting a surprising public health concern. Share your kitchen disaster stories.
Nurses win harassment case over NHS changing room use
Eight female nurses win an employment tribunal against an NHS trust for harassment after a trans colleague used female changing facilities. The judge ruled their dignity was violated.
'Walk Like a Penguin' to Avoid Winter Slips, Says NHS
The NHS advises adopting a penguin's waddle on icy paths. Learn the simple technique to prevent common winter injuries from leaves and ice. Stay safe this season.
NHS secretly caps ADHD assessments to save money
Exclusive: Over half of NHS boards limit ADHD assessments without telling GPs or patients, as waiting lists stretch to eight years. Discover the hidden rationing affecting thousands.
Record 554,018 NHS patients waited 12+ hours on trolleys
Shocking figures reveal over half a million NHS patients endured 12+ hour trolley waits in 2025, a record high. Lib Dem leader brands it a 'national emergency'. Read the full analysis.
NHS Corridor Care 'Torture' Causing Deaths
A damning dossier from the Royal College of Nursing reveals corridor care is leading to patient deaths and staff trauma. The health secretary pledges to end the practice by 2029.
Maternal deaths rise 20% despite government pledge
Shocking data reveals a 20% increase in UK maternal mortality since 2009, with stark inequalities persisting. Experts call it an 'absolute tragedy'. Read the full report.
NHS ADHD crisis: £164m overspend, patients failed
An investigation reveals NHS England's ADHD services are set to overspend by £164m, pushing desperate patients into an under-regulated private market. Discover the systemic failures.
Two Nottinghamshire NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents
Two NHS hospital trusts in Nottinghamshire declare critical incidents due to severe winter pressures, rising demand, and staff shortages. Patients face significant delays. Find out more.
Four NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents
Four NHS hospital trusts in Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents due to severe pressure from flu, norovirus, and cold weather. Read the latest on the crisis.
NHS ADHD spending overshoots by £164m
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS ADHD services are overspending by £164m annually, with funds flowing to under-regulated private clinics. Experts warn of unreliable assessments.
1 in 10 NHS Staff Face Violence, Report Shows
Shocking data reveals over 10% of NHS staff in England experienced violence in 2025. Explore the scale of the crisis and the urgent calls for better safeguards and prevention.
NHS violence: 285 attacks on staff daily in England
Exclusive analysis reveals nearly 300,000 violent and sexual assaults on NHS staff in three years. Unions warn of a 'national emergency' for worker safety. Read the full investigation.
NHS staff overwhelmed by violence and abuse from patients
Exclusive: Doctors and nurses reveal a crisis of physical and sexual assaults in NHS hospitals, with many leaving the profession due to inaction from police and trusts.
Paralysed man's damning account of NHS wheelchair service
After a climbing accident left him paralysed, Paul Sagar faced an NHS wheelchair service he describes as incompetent and illogical. Read his shocking story.
Two men die in hospital falls, coroner warns of risk
A coroner has issued a stark warning after two elderly men died following falls in a busy A&E. Read the full report on the systemic pressures facing NHS staff.
Plug sockets fitted in hospital corridors as care crisis deepens
A damning investigation reveals corridor care is now routine in NHS hospitals, with patients waiting up to 40 hours. Experts warn of a 'catastrophic state' in the health service. Read the full report.
Patients at risk in hospital corridors, safety body warns
A damning NHS safety report reveals patients in corridors and storerooms risk delayed emergency care. The Health Secretary vows to end the practice by 2029. Read the full investigation.
BMA: GP Shortage and Public Behaviour Strain A&E
BMA's Dr Katie Bramall defends GPs as A&E pressures mount. She cites a critical shortage of 750 GPs and a public responsibility shift. Read the full analysis.
Flu Cases Fall in London Hospitals, Vaccinations Rise
Flu hospitalisations in London have fallen to 424 beds a day, lower than last year. NHS officials credit vaccination efforts but warn of winter pressures. See the data and interactive map.
Hillingdon Hospital corridor care risks exposed in CQC report
A CQC report reveals over 200 patients were treated in Hillingdon Hospital corridors in one month, compromising dignity and safety. While some services improved, the trust still 'requires improvement'.
NHS Video Appointments for Prostate & Menopause in 2026
The NHS app will launch video consultations for conditions like prostate issues and severe menopause in 2026, aiming to cut waiting lists. Health Secretary Wes Streeting promises healthcare as easy as ordering a takeaway.
NHS 'Priceless Resource' Despite Challenges, Report Says
A major new report declares the NHS a 'priceless resource' for the UK, highlighting its value and resilience despite funding and staffing pressures. Discover the key findings.
Streeting: 'Hardest days' as NHS faces strikes and flu surge
Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits to 'hardest days' in the job, balancing hospice funding wins with junior doctor strikes and record flu cases. He vows focus is on those still receiving poor care.
An NHS Emergency Revealed Its True Human Heart
A journalist's perspective shifts from critic to patient, discovering the profound humanity and shared purpose that defines the NHS in a London hospital ward. Read this powerful personal account.
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