Junior doctors' five-day strike begins in NHS dispute
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
Junior doctors reveal the brutal reality of working in a 'war zone' NHS, striking over pay and conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting's criticism labelled 'harmful' as the service reaches breaking point.
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
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.
Resident doctors in England launch a five-day strike, the 14th in 33 months. With public support waning and both sides entrenched, the NHS faces a 'never-ending' dispute. Read the full analysis.
Academics warn the NHS faces a severe winter unless it adopts pandemic-era measures like better vaccine access, sick pay, and ventilation to curb flu spread.
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve rapidly or the public will turn to 'charlatans'. He highlights warped spending and systemic inertia.
A new report urges £150 annual dental vouchers for patients and more money for dentists to fix England's NHS dentistry crisis. Discover the proposed reforms and government plans.
A Guardian investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals 48 cases of serious harm, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online health advice and the urgent need for safeguards in the digital age.
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
A coroner ruled a jeweller suffered a psychotic episode after stopping his medication before killing his wife of 32 years. The inquest heard of mental health service failings. Read the full report.
A Healthwatch England survey reveals 14% of GP referrals are lost or delayed, causing worsened health for 75% of affected patients. Discover the full impact and official response.
The NHS is battling a record flu wave this winter, driven by the H3N2 K variant. Learn about the symptoms, vaccine effectiveness, and which groups are most at risk.
Health officials warn London faces a severe flu surge, with hospitalisations potentially tripling. Low vaccination rates leave the capital vulnerable. Book your free NHS flu jab now.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commissions an independent review to investigate the causes behind soaring mental health, autism, and ADHD cases in the UK, aiming to fix a 'failing' system.
A father reveals his daughter reapplied for a wheelchair seven times, exposing a crisis in NHS services for young disabled people. Read the full story and letters.
NHS England data reveals a 56% jump in flu patients compared to last year, with an average of 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Experts warn the season started early and is yet to peak.
NHS data shows a sharp 56% rise in flu patients compared to 2024, with 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Norovirus cases are lower. Read the full winter health update.
NHS data reveals a sharp 74% rise in flu patients in England, exceeding 2,000 daily admissions. Get the latest breaking health news and alerts.
NHS England reveals over 200,000 people visited A&E for minor issues like sore throats last winter, urging the public to use alternative services. Health Secretary warns of a 'busiest ever' winter amid flu and strikes.
Health bosses urge public to use A&E only for emergencies after 200k unnecessary visits. Plus, Streeting's mental health review and Epstein island images released. Listen to Cheat Sheet.
NHS England reveals thousands attended A&E for minor issues like hiccups and sore throats last winter. Health chiefs urge public to use services wisely as flu cases rise and strikes loom.
NHS England warns A&E is overwhelmed as over 200,000 patients sought emergency care for minor issues. Health Secretary urges public to use services appropriately. #NHS #AandE
A father of seven died without knowing his true prognosis after hospital failings. The health ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.
New research finds telling women they have dense breasts after a mammogram increases anxiety and GP consultations. Experts call for clearer support as UK reviews screening policy.
A leaked report reveals how poverty overwhelms hospitals in England's most deprived areas, impacting staff and patient care. Explore the systemic challenges facing the NHS.
Nursing leaders warn of a devastating winter for NHS patients, with 12-hour A&E waits and corridor care set to worsen. A looming junior doctors' strike adds to the crisis. Read the full report.
A new UK survey finds people from ethnic minority backgrounds face poorer migraine care and fear discrimination. The Migraine Trust calls for urgent action to address systemic inequalities.
Shocking NHS data reveals a threefold surge in patients leaving emergency departments without treatment. Explore the causes and urgent calls for investment in our full report.
A new UK-US deal doubling spending on US medicines raises NHS funding fears. Experts warn of a 'problematic precedent' that could impact Australia and global healthcare systems.