NHS secretly caps ADHD assessments to save money
Exclusive: Over half of NHS boards limit ADHD assessments without telling GPs or patients, as waiting lists stretch to eight years. Discover the hidden rationing affecting thousands.
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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.
London Underground lines where trains run every 30 minutes
Discover the Tube stations where you could wait over 30 minutes for a train. From the Metropolitan line's branches to part-time stations, we reveal London's least frequent Underground services.
NHS ADHD crisis: £164m overspend, patients failed
An investigation reveals NHS England's ADHD services are set to overspend by £164m, pushing desperate patients into an under-regulated private market. Discover the systemic failures.
Socks in bed sleep hack tested for a week
A journalist with ADHD tests the science-backed hack of wearing socks to bed to improve sleep onset. Did it work, or was it just annoying? Find out the results.
NHS right-to-choose ADHD system fails vulnerable patients
An investigation reveals systemic failures in NHS right-to-choose ADHD care, leading to tragic outcomes. Read the full story and learn about the urgent need for regulation.
ADHD system in chaos as clinicians describe unsustainable pressure
Clinicians expose a broken ADHD assessment system in England, overwhelmed by demand and plagued by administrative failures, leaving desperate patients in limbo. Read the full investigation.
NHS ADHD spending overshoots by £164m
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS ADHD services are overspending by £164m annually, with funds flowing to under-regulated private clinics. Experts warn of unreliable assessments.
Trans Man: Top Surgery Saved My Life After 6-Year Wait
Oscar Sharples shares his journey from a suicide attempt at 16 to life-saving top surgery, highlighting the crisis of 42,000 trans people waiting for NHS gender care.
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.
Cat Burns opens up on breast reduction surgery
Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns shares her powerful health journey, revealing she underwent breast reduction surgery to end years of physical pain and oversexualisation.
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.
NHS Video Appointments for Prostate & Menopause in 2026
The NHS app will launch video consultations for conditions like prostate issues and severe menopause in 2026, aiming to cut waiting lists. Health Secretary Wes Streeting promises healthcare as easy as ordering a takeaway.
Private MRI scans offer faster results amid NHS waits
Facing long NHS waiting lists, patients are turning to private scans for results in days. Services like Scan.com offer MRI scans from £300 with direct booking. Discover a quicker path to diagnosis.
BBC's Waiting for the Out: A Gripping Prison Philosophy Drama
Dennis Kelly's brilliant six-part BBC drama, adapted from Andy West's memoir, explores vulnerability and redemption through prison philosophy classes. Watch now on iPlayer.
BBC's 'Waiting for the Out' Prison Drama Released
The BBC has released 'Waiting for the Out', a new prison drama based on a memoir. All six episodes are on iPlayer now. Critics hail it as a potential best show of 2026.
UK man's struggle with out-of-control porn use
Ben Lennard shares his journey with pornography addiction, which began in childhood and escalated in his 20s, damaging his mental health and relationships. More than half of UK therapists report a rise in similar cases.
Telling my parents about my ADHD diagnosis
A writer shares her emotional journey of revealing her ADHD diagnosis to sceptical parents, exploring generational views, and finding eventual acceptance. Read her story.
New BBC drama Waiting for the Out airs tonight at 9.30pm
Dennis Kelly's powerful new prison drama, Waiting for the Out, debuts on BBC One. Plus, The Masked Singer returns and a moving Bowie documentary. Your essential TV guide for this evening.
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.
Beckett's Godot Gets Ulster Scots Translation for 2026
Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' will debut in Ulster Scots in 2026 as part of a new biennale, marking a pivotal moment for the minority language and challenging celebrity-led productions.
A&E overwhelmed as millions seek help for minor ailments
A doctor reveals why NHS emergency departments are inundated with patients suffering from hiccups and coughs, highlighting a system at breaking point. Read her urgent call for investment and public support.
Streeting: 'Hardest days' as NHS faces strikes and flu surge
Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits to 'hardest days' in the job, balancing hospice funding wins with junior doctor strikes and record flu cases. He vows focus is on those still receiving poor care.
Corridor care 'normalised' in UK emergency departments
A leading UK medic warns A&E is 'in big trouble' as corridor care becomes normalised, with 16,600 deaths linked to long waits. Read the full analysis and official response.
AI Tool Deployed to Reduce A&E Waiting Times in England
NHS hospitals in England are using an AI forecasting tool to predict A&E demand this winter, allowing for better staff and bed planning to reduce waiting times. Discover how technology is modernising emergency care.
AI Helps NHS Tackle Winter Flu and A&E Waits
Over 50 NHS organisations are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict patient surges and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. Discover how technology is boosting efficiency.
Athletes Lead UK Neurodiversity Attitude Shift
As UK diagnoses of ADHD and autism soar, top athletes like Simone Biles and Lewis Hamilton are showing neurodiversity can be a competitive edge. Discover the new narrative.
ADHD 'Disorganised' Comment Ruled Disability Discrimination
A PR executive with ADHD wins a landmark tribunal after her manager's 'disorganised' comments. The case sets a precedent for disability discrimination in UK workplaces. Read the full story.
Eating disorder patients face 700-day NHS wait
A new national audit reveals adults in England wait up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment, with a stark disparity between child and adult services. Experts call for urgent action.
Guardian corrects A&E deaths and climate aid articles
The Guardian has issued clarifications regarding a report on A&E waiting times and a story on international climate aid. Read the full details of the corrections here.
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