Scottish Health Secretary: Queen Elizabeth Hospital is 'Safe'
Neil Gray, Scotland's health secretary, has declared he has 'no doubt' the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is safe, following a Holyrood debate on the scandal-hit facility.
Category : Hospitals
Hospital 'Russian Roulette' Blamed for Baby's Preventable Death
A grieving father says Warrington Hospital's home birth service played 'Russian roulette' with lives after his baby died from an avoidable delay in delivery, as a coroner confirms failures.
Kensington Club Fire Forces Evacuation
A major fire at the Kensington Roof Gardens Members' Club required 12 fire engines and dozens of firefighters, with office workers evacuated for hours as crews battled the blaze.
GOSH Cleaners Win Race Discrimination Appeal
Eighty cleaners at Great Ormond Street Hospital have won an appeal against racial discrimination after waiting for NHS pay terms following contract transfer.
Sarwar Calls for Glasgow Hospital Safety Transparency
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demands immediate publication of all patient safety reviews for Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, calling it Scotland's worst parliamentary scandal.
Glasgow Hospital Scandal: Child Deaths from Water Infections
A major NHS scandal at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital involves child deaths and illnesses linked to contaminated water, with whistleblowers ignored and a corporate homicide probe underway.
Glasgow Hospital Infections: Fury Over Years of Denial
Families express fury as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde admits contaminated water caused infections in child cancer patients, after years of denial and a public inquiry.
Glasgow Hospital Scandal: Child Deaths Linked to Water
A major investigation into Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital reveals water contamination may have caused child deaths, with whistleblowers ignored and families demanding justice.
Karachi Shopping Centre Fire Death Toll Hits 67
The death toll from a devastating shopping centre fire in Karachi, Pakistan, has risen to 67 as rescue teams recover dozens more remains, with identification hampered by fragmentation.
Norovirus Admissions Jump 47%, London Cases Localised
New data reveals a 47% surge in norovirus hospital cases in early 2026, with outbreaks concentrated in specific NHS trusts. London's Royal Free London leads with 33 patients, while most trusts report zero cases.
Families Demand Reckoning Over Glasgow Hospital Failures
Families affected by infection concerns at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital call for health board bosses to be held accountable, citing lies and smears.
Petition Against Emergency Care Cuts at London Hospital
More than 570 residents have signed a petition opposing NHS plans to reduce urgent treatment centre hours at Central Middlesex Hospital in Brent.
Holyrood urged to question Health Secretary after hospital admission
Scottish Conservatives demand urgent statement from Health Secretary Neil Gray after NHS Glasgow admits a 'causal connection' between patient infections and the QEUH water system. Families seek answers.
Crowded Romford Hospital Needs £35m for A&E Overhaul
Queen's Hospital in Romford treats patients in corridors as daily A&E visits double capacity. Bosses plead for £35m to transform emergency services and end unsafe conditions.
Piers Morgan breaks hip in nasty London hotel fall
Broadcaster Piers Morgan reveals he's in hospital after a serious fall, requiring a new hip and surgery. He shares details and recovery timeline. Get the full story on his health update.
Three dead after major fire at Karachi shopping centre
At least three people have died after a huge fire swept through Gul Plaza shopping centre in Karachi, Pakistan. Read the latest on the tragedy and the city's ongoing fire safety challenges.
Broken Wrist A&E Visit Debunks NHS 'Luck' Myth
A personal A&E visit for a broken wrist challenges the perception of NHS crisis. While 'corridor care' horrors exist, statistics show timely treatment is often the norm, not luck.
Mandolin injuries: A common kitchen hazard straining NHS
Readers share gruesome tales of mandolin slicer injuries, from severed thumb tips to chain-mail gloves, highlighting a surprising public health concern. Share your kitchen disaster stories.
Adichie's Son's Death Sparks Nigerian Healthcare Reform Calls
The death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son leads to legal action and urgent calls to overhaul Nigeria's healthcare system, plagued by negligence and underfunding.
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 Corridor Care 'Torture' Causing Deaths
A damning dossier from the Royal College of Nursing reveals corridor care is leading to patient deaths and staff trauma. The health secretary pledges to end the practice by 2029.
Nine newborn babies die at Russian hospital, doctors arrested
Two senior doctors arrested in Russia after nine newborn babies die at a Siberian hospital. Investigators cite negligence and failure to provide adequate medical care.
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.
Nottingham NHS Trust Declares Critical Incident
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declares a critical incident due to severe pressure, following similar moves in the South East. Public urged to use A&E for emergencies only.
Four NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents
Four NHS hospital trusts in Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents due to a surge in A&E admissions driven by flu, norovirus, and respiratory viruses. Essential services remain open.
Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of negligence over son's death
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie alleges medical negligence led to her 21-month-old son's death at a Lagos hospital. Lawyers have served a legal notice as investigations begin.
Gaza Doctor Returns from Israeli Prison to Ruined Hospitals
Dr Ahmed Muhanna describes the destruction of Gaza's healthcare system after his release from Israeli detention, warning of soaring mortality rates and preventable deaths. Read his harrowing account.
Hospital launches action plan to tackle violence against staff
Great Western Hospital in Swindon launches a renewed 'Never OK' campaign to change the culture of accepting abuse. Learn about the seven-point plan to protect NHS workers.
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.
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