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.
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.
A major study of 73,000 people has pinpointed the ages of peak sexual desire for men and women, challenging common stereotypes. Find out what the experts say about libido.
Official figures reveal a sharp 11% rise in abortions in England and Wales, reaching 277,970 in 2023. Health leaders cite cost-of-living pressures and strained sexual health services as key factors.
New government data reveals an 11% surge in abortions in 2023, the highest rate since 1967. Experts cite the cost of living crisis and barriers to contraception as key drivers.
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias faces new allegations from former staff, including claims they were ordered to undergo sexual health tests. Two women have filed a formal complaint.
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 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 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.
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS ADHD services are overspending by £164m annually, with funds flowing to under-regulated private clinics. Experts warn of unreliable assessments.
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.
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.
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.
After a climbing accident left him paralysed, Paul Sagar faced an NHS wheelchair service he describes as incompetent and illogical. Read his shocking story.
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.
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 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.
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.
UK readers react to Trump's Venezuela intervention, warning it breaches international law and sets a dangerous global precedent. Calls grow for a European-led alliance to challenge US actions.
International law experts tell Sky News the US military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was illegal, setting a dangerous global precedent. Read the full analysis.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns the US military intervention in Venezuela undermines international law and makes every nation less safe. Read the full analysis.
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.
We asked men to explain the physical and emotional feeling of an erection. Their candid answers range from pride and power to practical inconveniences.
International law experts argue the US attack on Venezuela breaches the UN Charter, setting a dangerous global precedent. Discover the legal fallout and potential consequences.
As The Guardian's iconic 'Sexual Healing' column ends after two decades, we revisit 23 of its most memorable reader dilemmas and Pamela Stephenson Connolly's expert advice.
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.
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.
Around 50 NHS organisations are using an AI forecasting tool to predict emergency department demand, aiming to reduce wait times and free up beds this winter. Discover how the technology works.
Over 50 NHS organisations are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict patient surges and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. Discover how technology is boosting efficiency.
NHS bosses apologise after a blunder at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital led to the wrong body being cremated. An investigation is underway. Read the full story.
A leading medical figure warns the NHS is at risk as overseas doctors and nurses are put off by a 'hostile environment' of racism and anti-immigration rhetoric. Read the full story.