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NHS referral 'black hole' harms patients, watchdog finds
A Healthwatch England survey reveals 14% of GP referrals are lost or delayed, causing worsened health for 75% of affected patients. Discover the full impact and official response.
Croydon toddler's organ donation saves two children's lives
The parents of three-year-old Aari Patel, who died in 2016, urge people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register after his gifts saved others. Over 8,000 in the UK await transplants.
Nurses warn NHS patients 'set up to suffer' this winter
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.
A&E Exodus Triples as 320,000 Leave Untreated
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.
Men's Health Strategy Launches as NHS Faces Overstretch
The government's new Men's Health Strategy for England promises targeted action, but experts question if the NHS has the capacity to implement it effectively. We examine the £300m plan.
NHS test delays put hundreds of thousands at risk
Exclusive analysis reveals 386,849 patients in England faced dangerous diagnostic test delays in September. Doctors warn of worsening health outcomes and preventable deaths.
81 new council homes planned for South London estate
Wandsworth Council submits plans for 81 new council homes on Roehampton's Lennox Estate. Priority given to overcrowded families and those on the housing waiting list. Read the latest.
UK Driving Test Changes: Emergency Stops Reduced
Major changes to the UK driving test from November 24, 2025, aim to slash waiting times. Discover the new rules for emergency stops and independent driving.
NHS Fails to Cut Waiting Times as Promised
A damning report reveals NHS England is failing to meet key waiting time targets for scans and hospital care, despite billions in investment. Discover the full story.
12 Health Issues Pharmacists Can Treat Without GP
Discover 12 common health conditions your pharmacist can now treat, saving GP appointments for urgent cases. Get expert advice and free services on your high street.
Streeting's NHS Reform: Sink or Save for Labour?
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils radical NHS restructuring plan to cut 18,000 jobs and redirect £1bn to frontline care. Can this high-stakes gamble save both the health service and Labour's political future?
Winter NHS crisis as doctors' strike begins
Health Secretary Wes Streeting confronts a five-day doctors' strike amid rising flu cases and record waiting lists. Can the NHS withstand this winter's pressure?
NHS waiting lists shrink under Wes Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting sees a slight drop in NHS waiting lists amid a challenging week where he denied plotting against the Prime Minister. Sky News Daily podcast analysis.
London A&E Crisis: Longest and Fastest Waits Revealed
New NHS data exposes stark contrasts in London's emergency care, with Kingston Hospital having England's lowest 4-hour wait performance. Discover the full story behind the figures.
NHS braced for toughest winter after record A&E waits
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
7 Popular 70s & 80s Wedding Gifts You Might Own
Take a nostalgic trip through the most sought-after wedding presents from the 1970s and 80s. Discover which retro gems you might still have tucked away in your home today.
Celebrity Secrets of Letterboxd's Four Favourites
Discover how stars like Kristen Stewart and Hugh Grant master Letterboxd's film lists with these unwritten rules. Learn what makes the perfect cinematic confession booth.
Marianne Rigge OBE: NHS Patient Advocate Dies Aged 77
Pioneer Marianne Rigge OBE, who co-founded the College of Health, revolutionised patient information and NHS waiting list transparency. Discover her lasting legacy.
Military Driving Examiners Mobilised to Cut Test Backlog
Major driving test reforms announced to tackle 22-week waiting times. Military examiners deployed and new booking rules introduced to stop exploitation. Learn how this affects learners.
Military deployed to tackle driving test backlog
The government is deploying military driving examiners to address record waiting times of up to 20 months for driving tests across Britain. New measures aim to create 6,500 additional tests.
Book Private Scans Without GP Referral - Fast Results
Patients can now book private MRI, CT and ultrasound scans directly online without GP referrals, receiving results within days amid growing NHS waiting times.
Lambeth approves 900+ council homes amid housing crisis
Lambeth Council greenlights major housing development with 916 new council properties as borough grapples with escalating housing emergency and record numbers in temporary accommodation.
London restaurants accused of sneaky tip-dodging charges
An investigation reveals how some London eateries are allegedly using mandatory service charges to avoid distributing tips to their waiting staff fairly.
2.8 Million Britons Off Work Long-Term: The Truth
Exclusive investigation reveals the hidden health epidemic crippling Britain's workforce - from mental health struggles to chronic pain conditions keeping millions from employment.
Teen's 18-year wait for heart transplant
An 18-year-old with a rare heart condition shares his emotional journey living under a death sentence while waiting for a transplant that could save his life.
Victim waited 6 years for violent ex's sentencing
Exclusive: A domestic abuse survivor reveals her six-year ordeal waiting for justice as Britain's court crisis leaves thousands in legal limbo.
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