A mutated flu strain is driving a severe winter crisis in England, with hospitalisations 56% higher than 2024. Experts warn of up to 8,000 patients as NHS braces for Christmas wave. Get your vaccine now.
A former doctor faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients, including children under 13, at hospitals in Stoke and Dudley. Police urge anyone with concerns to come forward.
A father reveals his daughter reapplied for a wheelchair seven times, exposing a crisis in NHS services for young disabled people. Read the full story and letters.
NHS England data reveals a 56% jump in flu patients compared to last year, with an average of 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Experts warn the season started early and is yet to peak.
NHS data reveals a sharp 56% increase in flu patients occupying hospital beds in England compared to last year. Get the latest winter health figures and analysis.
NHS data shows a sharp 56% rise in flu patients compared to 2024, with 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Norovirus cases are lower. Read the full winter health update.
NHS data reveals a sharp 74% rise in flu patients in England, exceeding 2,000 daily admissions. Get the latest breaking health news and alerts.
NHS England reveals over 200,000 people visited A&E for minor issues like sore throats last winter, urging the public to use alternative services. Health Secretary warns of a 'busiest ever' winter amid flu and strikes.
NHS England warns A&E is overwhelmed as over 200,000 patients sought emergency care for minor issues. Health Secretary urges public to use services appropriately. #NHS #AandE
A leaked report reveals how poverty overwhelms hospitals in England's most deprived areas, impacting staff and patient care. Explore the systemic challenges facing the NHS.
Nursing leaders warn of a devastating winter for NHS patients, with 12-hour A&E waits and corridor care set to worsen. A looming junior doctors' strike adds to the crisis. Read the full report.
Shocking NHS data reveals a threefold surge in patients leaving emergency departments without treatment. Explore the causes and urgent calls for investment in our full report.
A London man's 24-month battle with the NHS wheelchair service reveals a system in crisis, leaving him isolated and struggling for basic independence. Read his story and the official response.
Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.
Week 13 of the NFL season serves up seven thrilling games. Can the Tennessee Titans pull off a shock win against the Jacksonville Jaguars? Follow all the action.
Newly released files expose John Profumo's confidential testimony about his 'sordid' affair with Christine Keeler, detailing the scandal that rocked 1960s Britain. Discover the full story.
Discover how Susan Loppert pioneered arts in healthcare, transforming Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with 2000 artworks and performances. Learn about her remarkable legacy.
Outsourced staff at a South London hospital demonstrate for better wages, with many relying on food banks. Union threatens strike action if demands are not met.
King's College Hospital NHS plans to relocate haematology care from Orpington to Camberwell, saving £700k annually while patients fear longer journeys and isolation from families.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for failing to tackle the NHS's 'eye-watering' £3.1bn clinical negligence bill. Medical leaders demand urgent reform to save millions for frontline services.
A London-based Palestinian doctor has been suspended for 15 months following an investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Dr Rahmeh Aladwan denies all accusations.
A five-year-old girl described as a 'magical little princess' died from a haemorrhage four days after a tonsillectomy at Royal Cornwall Hospital. Read the full inquest details.
Campaigners protest NHS private finance schemes as Didcot's Great Western Park health centre faces 10-year delay over developer return demands. Read the latest developments.
Disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel faces public inquiry after allegedly harming over 200 patients, including removing wrong body parts. NHS Tayside apologises for handling concerns.
A senior nurse at St Mary's Hospital has been suspended for 12 months after a tribunal found she bullied a colleague with racist and ageist insults. Discover the full details of the case.
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts as a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a retired teacher defends his £50,000 pay. Read the full story and share your views.
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
Bereaved parents face 'harrowing' year-long waits for child postmortem results due to critical NHS pathologist shortages. 37% of consultant posts lie vacant nationwide.
A section of the Royal Darwin Hospital roof collapsed during heavy rain. Officials confirm all staff and patients are safe with no injuries reported.
A coroner found Barry Loxston died after receiving a kidney transplant when he was medically unfit. Read the full investigation into hospital care failures.