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.
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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.
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.
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.
How 2025's New Year's Resolutions Reflect Modern Anxieties
An analysis of Guardian readers' 2025 resolutions reveals a collective shift towards security and control, mirroring broader societal anxieties. Discover what our pledges say about the current moment.
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.
AI Tool Deployed to Reduce A&E Waiting Times in England
NHS hospitals in England are using an AI forecasting tool to predict A&E demand this winter, allowing for better staff and bed planning to reduce waiting times. Discover how technology is modernising emergency care.
AI Helps NHS Tackle Winter Flu and A&E Waits
Over 50 NHS organisations are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict patient surges and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. Discover how technology is boosting efficiency.
Wrong body cremated after Glasgow hospital mortuary mix-up
NHS bosses apologise after a blunder at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital led to the wrong body being cremated. An investigation is underway. Read the full story.
Anti-migrant rhetoric deters foreign NHS staff, warns top doctor
A leading medical figure warns the NHS is at risk as overseas doctors and nurses are put off by a 'hostile environment' of racism and anti-immigration rhetoric. Read the full story.
NHS pays maternity inquiry lead up to £26,000 a month
Donna Ockenden, chairing the Nottingham maternity review, invoices up to £26,000 monthly for advice. The final report is due by June 2026. Read the full investigation.
Doctors return after five-day NHS strike in England
Junior doctors in England return to work after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of tough weeks ahead and pledges to avoid strikes in 2026. Read the latest.
Doctors' strike ends, but NHS faces tough weeks
Doctors in England return after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of a challenging winter ahead. Read the latest on NHS strikes and pay disputes.
NHS faces tough recovery after doctors' strike, says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS is coping during the junior doctors' strike but warns of a difficult recovery period over the busy Christmas holidays. Read the latest.
Levy Review Calls for Overhaul of NHS Youth Gender Services
A major independent review calls for urgent reform of NHS gender identity services for children and young people in England, prioritising holistic care and evidence-based treatment. Read the full findings.
Flu hospital cases surge 18%, NHS on high alert
Flu admissions in England have surged by 18% to a record high for the season, with the NHS on 'high alert' as industrial action continues. Health chiefs urge the public to seek care when needed.
Junior Doctors' 14th Strike Hits NHS Amid Winter Flu Surge
Thousands of junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, the 14th since 2023, over pay erosion and a severe training post shortage, as the NHS faces a winter flu epidemic.
Junior doctors' five-day strike begins in NHS dispute
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
Junior Doctors Strike: Streeting Faces Backlash Over NHS Crisis
Junior doctors reveal the brutal reality of working in a 'war zone' NHS, striking over pay and conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting's criticism labelled 'harmful' as the service reaches breaking point.
NHS Flu Warning as Doctors' Strike Hits Amid Record Cases
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
NHS Resident Doctors Begin 14th Strike Over Pay Dispute
Resident doctors in England launch a five-day strike, the 14th in 33 months. With public support waning and both sides entrenched, the NHS faces a 'never-ending' dispute. Read the full analysis.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service's Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve rapidly or the public will turn to 'charlatans'. He highlights warped spending and systemic inertia.
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.
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
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.
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