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NHS to cut 18,000 jobs in major England reorganisation
Major NHS restructuring in England will see 18,000 roles cut. Ministers promise £1bn savings for frontline care, while unions warn of expertise loss and service disruption.
Reeves rejects £1bn NHS redundancy funding plea
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has denied a £1bn emergency funding request from Health Secretary Wes Streeting to cover NHS redundancy payouts for 18,000 staff. Discover the implications for the health service.
Australia's postcode lottery for free specialist care
Exclusive investigation reveals how free healthcare access depends on location and condition. Discover your rights and options for affordable specialist treatment in Australia's strained public system.
NHS trust fined over £500k for patient safety failings
An NHS trust has been fined over £500,000 and a ward manager sentenced following the 2015 suicide of patient Alice Figueiredo. Read the full story on the family's fight for justice.
NHS staff face intimidation from St George's flags
Health bosses warn St George's flags create intimidating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, particularly black and Asian workers. Read about the impact on community healthcare.
Nurse on trial over fatal hospital monitoring error
A senior nurse faces gross negligence manslaughter charges after a seven-year-old boy died when she failed to reconnect his monitors at a private London hospital. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
NHS staff feel intimidated by flags creating 'no-go zones'
NHS staff report feeling deliberately intimidated by St George's flags, creating 'no-go zones' in communities. Health leaders warn of a return to 'ugly' racism impacting patient care.
NHS faces generic-only drug future warns AstraZeneca
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca warns that UK patients may be limited to generic medicines unless the NHS increases what it pays for innovative new treatments, raising concerns about healthcare quality and medical research funding.
Junior Doctors Strike After Government Offer Rejected
Fresh wave of junior doctor strikes set to paralyse NHS after Wes Streeting's eleventh-hour pay proposal fails to avert industrial action. Thousands of appointments expected to be cancelled.
Sam Vanderpump: '24 Hours Later and I Wouldn't Be Here'
In an emotional new interview, Sam Vanderpump reveals how a sudden health crisis nearly cost him his life, sharing his harrowing journey and urgent warning about listening to your body.
Dangerous prisoner escapes from London hospital
Metropolitan Police launch urgent manhunt for Mohammed Awwal, 21, who escaped from St Thomas' Hospital while handcuffed to officer. Public warned not to approach.
London Doctor Jailed for NHS £268k Fraud
A South London GP has been sentenced to prison after admitting to a sophisticated fraud that drained nearly £270,000 from the NHS through fake invoices and false claims.
NHS staff face '70s-style racism crisis
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking accounts of racist abuse against NHS staff, comparing current hostility levels to the worst periods of the 1970s and 80s.
MaineHealth sends death notices for living patients
Healthcare provider MaineHealth launches urgent investigation after multiple families receive death notifications for relatives who were still alive, raising serious concerns about patient data management.
Lucy Ward: Joey Barton's posts "scared me"
Former sports journalist Lucy Ward gives emotional court testimony about the fear caused by Joey Barton's social media harassment campaign, detailing the real-world impact of online abuse.
Priest accused of kicking nurse in hospital dispute
A Catholic priest faces serious allegations after reportedly kicking a nurse in the groin during a confrontation over his attempted discharge from a London hospital. The shocking incident has raised concerns about healthcare worker safety.
NHS trials AI for prostate cancer diagnosis
Groundbreaking artificial intelligence system begins NHS trials to accelerate prostate cancer detection and treatment planning, potentially saving thousands of lives annually.
New NHS Health Centre Opens In Crystal Palace
A brand new NHS health centre has officially opened in Crystal Palace, offering comprehensive medical services and cutting-edge facilities to transform local healthcare delivery.
Train stabbing near Hither Green leaves 10 in hospital
Ten people hospitalised following a stabbing incident on a train near Hither Green station, prompting massive emergency service deployment and area lockdown.
Train stabbing horror: Multiple victims, two arrests
Violence erupts on UK train as multiple people stabbed in shocking daylight attack, prompting major emergency response and arrests
South London NHS Trust Ordered to Improve After Critical Report
A major South London NHS trust has been told to make urgent improvements after inspectors found significant safety concerns, including issues with risk assessment and patient care at one of its key hospitals.
Elderly Face 'War Zone' Conditions in UK Hospitals
A shocking investigation exposes how Britain's healthcare system is failing older patients, with many facing dangerous delays and inadequate care in A&E departments across the country.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward gets 3-year sentence for sex assaults
Disgraced politician Gareth Ward sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting two men while serving as NSW MP, with judge condemning his 'serious breach of trust'.
Princess of Wales issues health update after surgery
The Princess of Wales has released a heartfelt statement from her hospital bed at The London Clinic, expressing gratitude to medical staff and the public for their support following successful abdominal surgery.
Jacob Exposes Charity Lie in Emmerdale Drama
In explosive Emmerdale scenes, Jacob Gallagher uncovers a devastating deception about the hospital charity that could destroy lives and relationships forever.
Sudan hospital massacre: Hundreds killed in RSF atrocity
Exclusive reporting reveals shocking details of a hospital massacre in Sudan where hundreds of patients and medical staff were systematically killed by RSF forces, with mounting evidence pointing to war crimes.
NDIS Cuts Trap Disabled Australians in Hospitals
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to severe NDIS funding cuts, creating a growing healthcare crisis and leaving families in despair.
NFL's Cam Ward Targeted in Identity Theft Scam
Miami Dolphins quarterback Cam Ward becomes victim of sophisticated identity theft scheme involving fraudulent credit cards and bank accounts opened in his name, sparking NFL security concerns.
NHS loses VAT battle over hospital parking charges
The UK Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict requiring NHS hospitals to pay VAT on patient and visitor parking fees, dealing a significant financial blow to the health service amid ongoing budget pressures.
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