NHS staff face '70s-style racism crisis
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking accounts of racist abuse against NHS staff, comparing current hostility levels to the worst periods of the 1970s and 80s.
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MaineHealth sends death notices for living patients
Healthcare provider MaineHealth launches urgent investigation after multiple families receive death notifications for relatives who were still alive, raising serious concerns about patient data management.
Medicare Bulk-Billing Crisis: GPs Warn of Healthcare Collapse
Australian doctors warn that inadequate Medicare rebates are pushing clinics away from bulk-billing, creating a two-tier healthcare system where vulnerable patients struggle to access affordable GP services.
Experts: Women need clearer home birth risk warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety, including clearer risk information and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Big Pharma's Tax Breaks: Are We Getting NHS Value?
Exclusive analysis reveals pharmaceutical giants received massive tax incentives while NHS faces funding crisis. Experts demand transparency on whether these breaks are delivering promised benefits to UK healthcare.
Kimberly-Clark acquires Kenvue in $27B mega-deal
In a landmark healthcare deal, Kimberly-Clark announces plans to acquire Kenvue, creating a consumer goods powerhouse worth over $100 billion and reshaping the industry landscape.
Priest accused of kicking nurse in hospital dispute
A Catholic priest faces serious allegations after reportedly kicking a nurse in the groin during a confrontation over his attempted discharge from a London hospital. The shocking incident has raised concerns about healthcare worker safety.
Vote Now: Endo The Battle Fights for Endometriosis Award
A groundbreaking endometriosis awareness campaign fighting to end diagnostic delays needs your vote to win a prestigious Making a Difference Award and transform women's healthcare.
Unregulated Pregnancy Scans Risking Lives in UK
Medical experts sound alarm as unregulated private pregnancy scan clinics operate without proper oversight, potentially missing critical health issues in mothers and babies.
NHS trials AI for prostate cancer diagnosis
Groundbreaking artificial intelligence system begins NHS trials to accelerate prostate cancer detection and treatment planning, potentially saving thousands of lives annually.
NHS auto-correct blunder embarrasses patients
A shocking NHS computer glitch is automatically replacing medical terms with embarrassing slang in patient records, causing distress and raising serious data security questions across UK hospitals.
Art as Medicine: How Culture Heals Body and Mind
Groundbreaking research reveals how museums, galleries and cultural experiences are being prescribed by doctors to treat everything from chronic pain to mental health conditions, transforming healthcare in Britain.
UK End-of-Life Care Crisis Demands Urgent Action
A profound crisis in Britain's palliative care system is leaving thousands to face their final days without proper support, dignity or comfort. Discover why experts warn this growing emergency requires urgent government intervention and public awareness.
Doctors dismissed her until male partner spoke
A shocking personal account reveals how medical professionals dismissed a woman's serious symptoms until her male partner repeated the same concerns, sparking a vital conversation about gender bias in healthcare.
20,000 demand step-free access across London Tube
A groundswell of public support is forcing Transport for London to reconsider step-free access across the Underground network after a massive petition gains unprecedented backing.
New NHS Health Centre Opens In Crystal Palace
A brand new NHS health centre has officially opened in Crystal Palace, offering comprehensive medical services and cutting-edge facilities to transform local healthcare delivery.
TfL urged to accelerate step-free access programme
Transport for London is being urged to dramatically speed up its step-free access installations as campaigners warn current progress is 'glacially slow' and leaves disabled passengers stranded.
South London NHS Trust Ordered to Improve After Critical Report
A major South London NHS trust has been told to make urgent improvements after inspectors found significant safety concerns, including issues with risk assessment and patient care at one of its key hospitals.
Cancer diagnosis shame: A cultural taboo revealed
A British man's journey through cancer diagnosis reveals the shocking cultural stigma that nearly prevented him from seeking life-saving treatment. His powerful story challenges perceptions about illness and family honour.
British taxpayers funding Ireland's policy failures
Shocking new analysis shows UK taxpayers are subsidising Ireland's housing and healthcare systems through a little-known tax treaty arrangement costing Britain millions.
Nurse banned over relationship with mental health patient
A registered nurse has been permanently banned from practising after forming an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including taking them to escape rooms and sharing intimate moments.
Elderly Face 'War Zone' Conditions in UK Hospitals
A shocking investigation exposes how Britain's healthcare system is failing older patients, with many facing dangerous delays and inadequate care in A&E departments across the country.
150,000 aged 90+ wait 12 hours in A&E
Shocking NHS data reveals emergency care delays hitting England's oldest and most vulnerable patients, with nearly 150,000 nonagenarians waiting over 12 hours in A&E departments last year.
Alan Kilburn: Visionary disability rights campaigner dies
Remembering the extraordinary life of Alan Kilburn, the pioneering disability rights campaigner whose tireless advocacy created a more inclusive Britain for wheelchair users.
Historic London NHS clinic demolished for flats
A century-old London medical centre faces demolition as developers clear the site for high-end residential apartments, sparking local heritage concerns.
UK Pharma Crisis: Patients Face Treatment Delays
A critical pricing dispute between the UK government and pharmaceutical companies threatens patient access to vital medicines, with industry leaders warning of treatment delays and reduced NHS access to new drugs.
NHS denies lifesaving care to disabled child
A desperate mother reveals her exhausting nightly routine to prevent her daughter from choking to death while the NHS refuses to fund essential medical equipment.
Hospice funding must become a national priority
As Britain faces a growing crisis in end-of-life care, hospices are struggling to provide essential services despite delivering outstanding care. Discover why urgent government investment is needed to support these vital community institutions.
Robert Wilkinson: Addiction Support Pioneer Dies at 74
The remarkable legacy of Robert Wilkinson, whose pioneering work in addiction support saved countless lives and reshaped Britain's approach to substance abuse treatment.
NHS urgent call for people with specific ancestry
London's NHS issues critical call for volunteers with specific ancestry backgrounds to join revolutionary cancer research that could transform treatment outcomes.
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