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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corridor care 'normalised' in NHS, warns top doctor
A leading emergency doctor warns corridor care is now standard in overwhelmed A&Es, with over 16,600 deaths linked to long waits last year. Read the urgent call for political action.
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.
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.
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