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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Experts Demand WHO Upgrade from Surgical Masks to FFP2 Respirators
Health experts call on the WHO to replace surgical masks with FFP2 respirators for healthcare workers, citing 'inadequate protection' against airborne pathogens like Covid-19.
Man jailed for hoax bomb threats to UK hospitals
David Hart, 22, imprisoned in the US for making 95 nuisance calls, including to London's St Thomas' Hospital and Westminster Abbey. Read the full story on the transatlantic investigation.
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Two men die in hospital falls, coroner warns of risk
A coroner has issued a stark warning after two elderly men died following falls in a busy A&E. Read the full report on the systemic pressures facing NHS staff.
Plug sockets fitted in hospital corridors as care crisis deepens
A damning investigation reveals corridor care is now routine in NHS hospitals, with patients waiting up to 40 hours. Experts warn of a 'catastrophic state' in the health service. Read the full report.
Patients at risk in hospital corridors, safety body warns
A damning NHS safety report reveals patients in corridors and storerooms risk delayed emergency care. The Health Secretary vows to end the practice by 2029. Read the full investigation.
Bayswater hotel fire forces 140 people to evacuate
A lithium-ion battery failure sparked a fire at a Bayswater hotel, forcing 140 guests to evacuate. Five treated for smoke inhalation. Fire Brigade issues urgent safety warning.
Hillingdon Hospital corridor care risks exposed in CQC report
A CQC report reveals over 200 patients were treated in Hillingdon Hospital corridors in one month, compromising dignity and safety. While some services improved, the trust still 'requires improvement'.
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Stroke specialist shortage causing avoidable deaths
A critical lack of NHS stroke consultants is leading to fatal delays in treatment, with thousands suffering avoidable disability or death each year. Experts demand urgent action.
Rogue GOSH surgeon harmed nearly 100 children
A damning report finds nearly 100 children suffered harm, including chronic pain and deformities, from botched surgeries by a Great Ormond Street surgeon. Read the full investigation.
Fatal hospital overdose after duplicate prescription error
A coroner rules a 55-year-old woman died from a paracetamol overdose at a London hospital after being prescribed duplicate drugs. Read the full investigation and NHS response.
Man arrested after ear-biting rampage in Bolton A&E
A man in his 20s was arrested after allegedly biting part of a patient's ear and assaulting others in a violent rampage at Bolton Hospital's A&E. Read the full witness account.
Swiss Ski Resort Fire Survivors Treated Across Europe
Survivors of the catastrophic Crans-Montana bar fire are being treated in specialist burns units across Europe as identification of the dead continues. Follow the latest updates.
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From journalist to junior doctor at 51: Ben Collins' journey
Former ABC journalist Ben Collins recounts his transformative four-year journey to become a junior doctor at age 51, sharing the challenges and profound moments of medical training. Discover his unique story.
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