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.
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New Health Centre Opens in Croydon's New Addington
A new £14m Community Diagnostic Centre opens in New Addington, Croydon, aiming to tackle stark health inequalities where women die 14 years earlier than nearby areas.
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.
Families warn of 'inevitable' disasters after CQC report
Families of the Nottingham attack victims demand urgent intervention after a CQC report found critical failures in the NHS trust that cared for killer Valdo Calocane. Read the full story.
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.
CCTV released after Croydon tram sexual assault
British Transport Police seek man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a Croydon tram in broad daylight. Call 0800 40 50 40 with information.
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.
Croydon stabbing: Woman found with multiple wounds
A woman is in a stable condition after being stabbed multiple times in South Croydon. Police have cordoned off the scene and are urgently searching for a suspect. Call 101 with information.
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.
Trinity School Croydon expansion plans for girls revealed
Trinity School in Shirley, Croydon, has unveiled major expansion plans to welcome girls for the first time, aiming for 1,400 pupils by 2031. Read the full details.
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.
Nick Train buys £206k of Finsbury Growth & Income shares
Star fund manager Nick Train has invested over £200,000 in his struggling Finsbury Growth & Income Trust, boosting his stake to 5% ahead of a pivotal continuation vote on 15 January. Read the full analysis.
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.
US investor dials up attacks on UK investment trust
Activist investor Boaz Weinstein escalates his campaign against Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, criticising its SpaceX sale ahead of a crucial shareholder vote. Discover the battle shaking the UK investment trust sector.
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.
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.
Person dies after being hit by train at Croydon station
A person has died after being struck by a train at Coulsdon South station in Croydon. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not suspicious. Services were suspended for hours.
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.
National Trust bans volunteer over website spelling mistakes
A 71-year-old volunteer was blacklisted by the National Trust after sending a dossier of 400 hours' worth of spelling and factual errors from the charity's website to its director-general. Read the full story.
Croydon crash: Two in hospital, two arrested, road closed
A serious two-car collision on London Road, Thornton Heath, has left two men in hospital and two in police custody. The road remains closed for investigation. Read the latest updates.
A23 London Road closed after Thornton Heath crash
A major collision has shut the A23 London Road in Thornton Heath, Croydon, causing significant disruption. Three London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic updates and details here.
Croydon's Biggest Projects Set for 2026 Progress
From the long-awaited Westfield plans to a new town centre park and Crystal Palace's stadium expansion, discover the major developments shaping Croydon in 2026.
Major Croydon road closures in Jan & Feb 2026
A complete guide to planned roadworks and closures across Croydon in early 2026, affecting major routes like the Flyover and High Street. Plan your journeys.
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.
AI Slashes A&E Wait Times in 50 NHS Organisations
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.
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