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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mitcham Town Centre Regeneration Plans Unveiled

Exciting regeneration plans for Mitcham town centre revealed, featuring new public square, improved market area, and enhanced pedestrian access in major council-led overhaul.

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.

£26m transport upgrade for North London boroughs

Haringey and Enfield are embarking on a transformative £26 million transport upgrade programme, promising safer streets and better accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists across North London.

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.

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