NHS patients to get three weeks' notice of appointments
NHS England orders hospitals to notify patients at least three weeks before appointments, inspired by Amazon and John Lewis customer service, to end late notice 'farce'.
Category : Health Policy
Former nurse in tent after council denies housing priority
Olivia Hill, 33, a former nurse with severe mental health issues, was given a tent and food vouchers by High Peak Borough Council after being deemed not a priority for emergency housing, leaving her homeless and distraught.
US-UK drug deal may cause 229,000 excess deaths in England
Analysis suggests NHS will divert £45bn to pay for new medicines under UK-US trade deal, leading to 229,000 avoidable deaths by 2036.
Senate restores human oversight to aged care algorithm
The Senate has passed legislation to restore human oversight to an aged care algorithm, the integrated assessment tool, which had been criticised as 'cruel' and 'inhumane' for under-assessing elderly Australians.
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Epidural access disparities for minority women in UK revealed
Women from black and Asian backgrounds in the UK are less likely to receive epidurals during childbirth, research shows, highlighting racial inequalities in pain relief across healthcare.
Health pros urge EU climate strategy as heatwaves hit hospitals
Health professionals across Europe call for an EU climate and health strategy after heatwaves overwhelm hospitals, with France raising emergency mobilisation to highest level.
NHS urges irregular period checks for PMOS
Up to 4 million women with irregular periods should be investigated for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) under new NHS guidance, which aims to improve diagnosis and care.
500,000 New Yorkers lose health insurance after Trump cuts
Nearly 500,000 moderate-income New Yorkers will lose health insurance on July 1 due to HR 1, the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' which slashed $911bn in health spending for tax cuts.
Maternity commissioner role 'fundamentally dangerous', says bereaved mother
Emily Barley, founder of Maternity Safety Alliance, says the new role will not solve wider cultural problems in NHS maternity care, calling it a headline-grabbing move.
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Amos report 'watershed moment' for England maternity care
Health secretary James Murray says Lady Amos's damning report reveals 'toxic' culture in NHS maternity units, announces creation of a maternity commissioner.
Met officer smelled underwear to check for cheating in abuse case
A former Met Police officer, Lindsay Blackman, subjected a woman to physical abuse and coercive control, including smelling her underwear to check for infidelity. A misconduct panel found he would have been dismissed if still serving.
DWP urges pensioners to check £238 weekly benefit eligibility
Thousands of pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit worth up to £238 a week, which also unlocks free TV licences, council tax help, and NHS treatment. Claims have dropped 36% in a year.
Five Americans die hourly from vehicle pollution, study finds
Study finds 41,800 premature US deaths in 2024 attributable to road pollution. Five Americans die every hour from toxic vehicle emissions.
Gender bias and racism impact maternity care, letters reveal
Readers respond to the Ockenden inquiry findings, highlighting how gender bias and racial stereotypes lead to poor maternity care, with over 500 mothers and babies harmed or died in Nottingham.
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Hidden crisis: adult social care day centres sold off in UK
Day centres for adults with complex needs are closing across England, with a 41% drop since 2010. Andy Burnham's government must prioritize keeping them open to fix social care.
CPS warns of domestic abuse rise during World Cup
Prosecutors in England and Wales anticipate increased domestic abuse during the men's World Cup, urging victims to come forward as perpetrators will be held accountable.
Mark Tame obituary: mental health advocate and NHS coordinator
Mark Tame, a dedicated mental health advocate and NHS care coordinator, has died of lung cancer aged 61. He worked for Mind and other charities, and spent his final years at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Heatstroke vs heat exhaustion: symptoms and treatment
With UK temperatures soaring towards 40C, knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke is vital. Learn symptoms and first aid steps.
France's heat-trap homes worsen climate inequality
France's poorly insulated buildings create deadly heat traps, with low-income housing estates suffering worst as temperatures exceed 40C, affecting 44 million people.
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Draft bill to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices published
The UK government has published a draft bill to ban abusive LGBTQ+ conversion practices in England and Wales, making it a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
Aging in Place: Key Considerations for Seniors
93% of US seniors prefer to age in place. Consider safety, care needs, costs, and home modifications for successful independent living.
500+ harmed in Nottingham maternity scandal
A review found over 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed due to inadequate care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS trust, citing toxic culture and racism.
Screwworm outbreak raises risks for US farm workers
Agricultural workers face higher infection risk from New World screwworm in Texas, yet barriers to healthcare hinder surveillance and treatment amid outbreak affecting livestock and the $347.7bn meat industry.
France confirms first Ebola case in doctor from DRC
France confirms its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the DRC. The patient is isolated and stable, with contacts being traced. Risk to the European public is very low.
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500+ harmed in Nottingham NHS maternity scandal, report finds
A damning report reveals over 500 mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust due to bullying, understaffing, and cruel care.
UK schools swelter as failure to plan for rising temperatures exposed
Analysis reveals UK schools, including modern builds, are unprepared for extreme heat, with older buildings often cooler than newer ones designed without climate adaptation.
Drug delaying type 1 diabetes onset approved in England and Wales
A drug that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes has been approved for use in England and Wales, offering patients up to three years without insulin therapy.
NSPCC, Regulator Warn of High-Risk Childline Cases
The NSPCC and Charity Commission have identified over 100 high-risk Childline cases involving child safety threats, prompting urgent safeguarding reviews.
India heatwaves shut schools, push women out of workforce
India's extreme heatwaves are closing schools and forcing women out of the workforce, with 10 million girls affected and women losing income as they care for children.
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Nottingham maternity scandal: 1,500+ harmed per Ockenden
The Ockenden report into Nottingham's NHS maternity unit reveals over 1,500 babies and mothers were harmed, with failures spanning years.
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