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.
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Food thrown at Crown Jewels display in London protest
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
NHS wheelchair service failing young disabled, letters reveal
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.
Flu patients in England's hospitals up 56% on last year
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.
Flu Cases Up 56% in England, NHS Winter Report Reveals
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: Over 200k Unnecessary A&E Trips Last Winter
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: A&E 'under siege' from minor ailments like hiccups
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
Wealth Tax Protesters Dump Manure at The Ritz Christmas Tree
Activists from Take Back Power dumped manure under The Ritz's Christmas tree in a protest against inequality. They demand a 'House of the People' to tax extreme wealth. Read the full story.
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.
Two-Year NHS Wheelchair Service Delay Leaves User Stranded
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.
Climate activists block world's largest coal port in Newcastle
Rising Tide climate protesters in kayaks successfully turned coal ships around by blocking Newcastle shipping channel. Over 130 arrested including 71-year-old activist.
PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs
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.
Hospital cleaners and porters protest over low pay
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.
Climate Activists Block Newcastle Coal Port in Mass Protest
Thousands gather in Newcastle for Rising Tide climate blockade, risking arrest to protest Australia's fossil fuel policies. Police take zero-tolerance approach to harbour exclusion zone breaches.
NHS blood cancer care move saves £700k, angers patients
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.
NHS negligence costs hit £3.1bn, Reeves criticised
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.
NHS PFI Protest: Didcot Health Centre Funding Crisis
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.
NHS Pay Debate: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Outcry
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.
Thinktank: Shrink Hospitals to Solve NHS Permacrisis
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
Labour MPs reject Streeting's NHS private finance plans
Labour MPs are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abandon private finance initiatives for NHS buildings, warning it could harm patient care. Discover the alternatives proposed.
NHS pathologist crisis leaves bereaved parents waiting
Bereaved parents face 'harrowing' year-long waits for child postmortem results due to critical NHS pathologist shortages. 37% of consultant posts lie vacant nationwide.
Immigration Activists Rally in Charlotte, North Carolina
Hundreds of activists gathered in Charlotte to protest immigration policies, demanding protection for undocumented residents. The demonstration highlights growing tensions in North Carolina.
South Africa Declares Gender Violence a National Disaster
South Africa declares gender-based violence a national disaster following massive protests. Activists staged a powerful shutdown ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
Far-right protest at Glasgow school over refugee classes
A far-right group plans to protest English classes for asylum seekers at Dalmarnock Primary School. Glasgow Council condemns the 'misinformation' and 'racism'. Read the full story.
Activist climbs Norway's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
An Extinction Rebellion activist scaled the Norwegian Christmas tree destined for Trafalgar Square in an oil protest. Discover how this disrupted a 78-year tradition.
Guardian seeks US activism and organising stories
The Guardian is inviting people across the US to share their experiences with community organising, activism, and protest in 2024. Tell your story anonymously.
Call to ban naked bike rides after vigilante attack
Campaigners demand ban on World Naked Bike Rides after cyclist assaulted by binman. Victim suffers ongoing leg injury as debate over public nudity intensifies.
70-year-old US veteran considers lawsuit after ICE arrest
US Air Force veteran Dana Briggs, 70, considers civil lawsuit after charges dropped following arrest and injury at Illinois ICE protest. Read his full story.
Labour MPs urge Reeves to drop NHS private finance
Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style NHS funding plans. Critics warn of 'fiscal illusion' and poor value for taxpayers. Read the full details.
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