Hong Kong Fire Kills 9, Hundreds Evacuated
Major fire engulfs Hong Kong housing complex, leaving 9 dead and hundreds displaced. Emergency services continue search operations as investigation launches.
Category : Hospitals
Nurse suspended for racist and ageist abuse
A senior nurse at St Mary's Hospital has been suspended for 12 months after a tribunal found she bullied a colleague with racist and ageist insults. Discover the full details of the case.
Heart transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies aged 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at home aged 93. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Woman wakes in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old Thai woman, presumed dead, was found alive in her coffin just before her cremation. Discover the incredible story of her awakening and subsequent hospital treatment.
Woman found alive in coffin before cremation
A 65-year-old Thai woman was discovered alive and knocking from inside her coffin just before her scheduled cremation. The miraculous event occurred at a temple in Nonthaburi, shocking staff and family.
Thinktank: Shrink Hospitals to Solve NHS Permacrisis
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
Gaza Hospitals Face Catastrophic Supply Shortages
Critical medical supplies running out in Gaza hospitals as Israeli airstrikes continue. Essential services collapsing amid blocked aid deliveries. Urgent international action needed.
Royal Darwin Hospital roof partially collapses
A section of the Royal Darwin Hospital roof collapsed during heavy rain. Officials confirm all staff and patients are safe with no injuries reported.
Son's virus was a hidden heart defect needing surgery
A mother's story of her toddler's AVSD heart condition, missed by scans and doctors, and the 18-month wait for life-saving open-heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary.
Hospital failures led to man's death after transplant
A coroner found Barry Loxston died after receiving a kidney transplant when he was medically unfit. Read the full investigation into hospital care failures.
NHS Fails to Cut Waiting Times as Promised
A damning report reveals NHS England is failing to meet key waiting time targets for scans and hospital care, despite billions in investment. Discover the full story.
NHS nurse died after 'indigestion' misdiagnosis
Paediatric nurse Paula Ivers, 47, died from an aortic dissection hours after being sent home from Tameside Hospital with Gaviscon. Her family says the NHS 'let her down in the worst way possible'.
Hospital criticised after woman dies of sepsis
A coroner has criticised King's College Hospital for disjointed care leading to Joan Talbot's sepsis death. The trust must respond to prevention measures by January 2026.
Gemma Collins asks for prayers for 'unwell' mum in hospital
TOWIE star Gemma Collins reveals her 'toughest week' as her mother Joan, 81, is hospitalised with pneumonia. She asks fans for their prayers and support.
NHS staff secure improved contracts after strike action threat
Over 330 low-paid NHS workers at St George's, Epsom and St Helier hospitals have secured full Agenda for Change contracts following strike vote. The deal addresses pay disparities and provides backdated benefits worth millions.
GOSH Christmas Advert 2025: The Heartbreaking Film
Great Ormond Street Hospital's 2025 Christmas advert showcases the incredible courage of seriously ill children and their families. Discover the moving story and how you can support the GOSH Charity Christmas Appeal.
I grew up on a boat but craved stability
Eve Stanway spent her childhood sailing the world, but what she truly desired was a permanent home. Her story explores the hidden costs of a nomadic life for children. Discover the full story.
London A&E Crisis: Longest and Fastest Waits Revealed
New NHS data exposes stark contrasts in London's emergency care, with Kingston Hospital having England's lowest 4-hour wait performance. Discover the full story behind the figures.
Scotland Led NHS Private Hospital Takeovers in 2002
Scotland's NHS secured a £180m hospital for just £37.5m in 2002, predating England's recent private facility acquisition. Discover this healthcare bargain and more Guardian letters.
Boy, 5, dies after wall collapse at Sidcup golf centre
A five-year-old boy has died after a wall collapsed at Sidcup Family Golf Centre in Chislehurst. A six-year-old girl was also injured. Police and HSE are investigating.
Boy, 5, critical after Sidcup golf centre wall collapse
A five-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a wall collapsed at Family Golf in Sidcup. A six-year-old girl was also injured. Read the latest on this developing story.
Nurse on trial over fatal hospital monitoring error
A senior nurse faces gross negligence manslaughter charges after a seven-year-old boy died when she failed to reconnect his monitors at a private London hospital. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
London's £750/night hospital with unlimited caviar
Memorial Houston Medical opens in South Kensington offering £750 nightly stays with unlimited caviar, Warhol art, and a design-first approach to healing. Discover this new era of UK healthcare.
NHS takes over private London hospital in windfall deal
Barts Health NHS Trust acquires a state-of-the-art £65m hospital from Nuffield Health, transforming it into a dedicated breast cancer centre for London patients.
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.
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.
Elderly Face 'War Zone' Conditions in UK Hospitals
A shocking investigation exposes how Britain's healthcare system is failing older patients, with many facing dangerous delays and inadequate care in A&E departments across the country.
NHS loses VAT battle over hospital parking charges
The UK Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict requiring NHS hospitals to pay VAT on patient and visitor parking fees, dealing a significant financial blow to the health service amid ongoing budget pressures.
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