NHS Medication Shortages: Share Your Experience
The Guardian is investigating NHS medication shortages. We want to hear from patients and healthcare workers about their experiences with drug supply issues.
Category : Health Policy
Schools Prepare for 38°C Heatwave, No Closures Expected
Britain faces a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures up to 38°C. Schools remain open, advising precautions like water bottles and relaxed uniforms amid health warnings.
Hanson childcare policies could set women back decades
Economists warn Pauline Hanson's stance on paid parental leave and childcare could wind back the clock for working mothers, damage productivity, and worsen gender inequality.
Hypermobility crisis: undiagnosed hEDS ruins lives
Readers share harrowing stories of undiagnosed hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, calling it a public health catastrophe as 95% of sufferers remain undiagnosed.
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Man had both legs amputated after misdiagnosed pain
Nic Olsen, 80, had both legs amputated after peripheral artery disease was misdiagnosed for four years. A podiatrist finally identified the issue in 2024, but it was too late to save his legs.
UK Watchdog Probes Oxevision in Mental Health Wards
The ICO has launched an investigation into Oxevision, a camera system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts, over privacy and data protection concerns after a patient's death.
Probation union warns public at risk from excessive workloads
Napo declares no confidence in probation service managers, threatening industrial action as ministers prepare to expand tagging to 40,000 ex-offenders.
US systematically harming children through policy cuts
A critical care doctor argues the Trump administration is methodically dismantling protections for children at every stage, from birth vaccinations to school meals and disability rights.
Midwives Denied Visas for Key Summit Amid Childbirth Deaths Crisis
Visa rejections prevent midwives from high-mortality countries in Africa and Asia from attending the ICM congress in Lisbon, sparking outcry over gender inequity and lost progress on maternal health.
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NDIS cuts threaten vital social programs for disabled
Proposed 50% cuts to NDIS social and community participation funding could leave people with disabilities like Joe Barham without crucial life skills programs, families warn.
Debbie Webster's Dementia Worsens in Coronation Street
Debbie Webster faces a devastating dementia setback in Coronation Street, forgetting words and mistaking Tracy for Fiona, leading to a public outburst.
FTC Sues Transgender Health Group Over Care Claims for Minors
The FTC and four states sued WPATH, alleging deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors. The group denies the allegations.
NHS Drug Shortages Worst on Record, Health Leaders Warn
NHS patients face severe medicine shortages, including painkillers, epilepsy drugs, and HRT, posing serious risks to health and forcing rationing.
Residents fight glyphosate spraying near Lake Tahoe
Katherine Levy and other Lake Tahoe residents are horrified by US Forest Service plans to spray glyphosate and other herbicides on public lands for post-wildfire restoration, fearing contamination of the lake.
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Social media ban debate: Experts and teens weigh in
A psychiatrist supports the proposed UK social media ban for under-16s, citing mental health harms, while a 16-year-old argues it scolds teens without offering alternatives, sparking a debate on regulation vs. engagement.
Woman groped on Elizabeth Line: police response delayed 13 hours
Esme Rice, 31, reported being groped by two men on the Elizabeth Line at Stratford station, but British Transport Police did not contact her until 13 hours later, leaving her feeling 'massively let down'.
Prostate Cancer Screening: What to Know After Clarkson's News
Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis. Learn about PSA tests, risk factors, and how to speak to your GP about screening in the UK.
Learning-disability nurse shortage 'absolute crisis' in UK
The Royal College of Nursing reports a 33% drop in learning-disability nurses since 2009, leaving 1.5 million vulnerable adults without adequate care.
Healthcare Failures: Mismanagement, Not Just Money, Is the Problem
A report into Melbourne's Cohealth reveals systemic mismanagement, not just funding gaps, led to clinic closures. Experts blame poor governance and ignored clinician ideas.
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital rated 'Good' for first time in 13 years
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich receives 'Good' rating from CQC for first time since Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust took over in 2013, despite five safety breaches.
Check GHIC expiry before European holidays
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert warns over two million GHIC and EHIC cards expire this year. Check your card now to avoid healthcare costs in Europe.
11 Places Blue Badge Holders Cannot Park Day or Night
Blue Badge holders enjoy parking benefits but are banned from 11 locations at all times. Know the rules to avoid fines.
Hypermobility diagnosis waits up to 21 years in UK
A study led by the University of Edinburgh reveals that people with hypermobility conditions in the UK face delays of up to 21 years for diagnosis, with low awareness among healthcare professionals.
Laverne Cox on Surviving Childhood and Fighting for Trans Rights
Laverne Cox opens up about her brutal childhood, transitioning in the 90s, and fears for trans people under Trump. She discusses her memoir Transcendent and her career.
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Disabled People with Lifelong Conditions Face 'Pointless' Pip Reassessments
Charity Z2K finds hundreds of thousands of disabled people undergo unnecessary PIP reviews, wasting public money and harming mental health.
After 60, I left my online job for a new career in nursing
Nick Dowling, 60, left his consultancy work to become a nursing apprentice, inspired by Covid and past experience as a nurse's aide.
Melbourne influencer's death after home birth reveals freebirth risks
Stacey Warnecke, 30, died from postpartum hemorrhage after a home birth without medical staff. An inquest examines her choices and the burden on emergency services.
State Bans on PFAS Reduce 'Forever Chemicals' in Clothing
A new report shows state bans have significantly reduced PFAS in clothing, with 80% of tested products complying, marking a public health win.
Hantavirus on Cruise Ship Sparks Health Fears
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has sparked public health concerns, highlighting risks of disease in isolated environments.
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Starmer: Smoking Ban to Take Effect Spring 2025
Prime Minister Starmer announces a smoking ban will come into force around spring 2025, using secondary legislation to bypass lengthy parliamentary delays.
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