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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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'.
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.
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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.
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.
Mother flees Romford hospital after birth, baby safe
Met Police appeal for help to find a vulnerable young mother who left a Romford hospital shortly after giving birth, leaving her newborn behind. The baby is in good health.
Man detained after six injured in Newton hospital incident
A 20-year-old man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after an incident at Newton Community Hospital left six people with injuries. All victims are in a stable condition.
Nurse attacked with crowbar in hospital, six injured
A nurse describes being 'beaten nearly to death' in a shocking crowbar attack at Newton Community Hospital. Six people were injured. Police have arrested a 20-year-old man.
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Huge Rise in A&E Visits for Minor Ailments Like Coughs
Millions in England are turning to overwhelmed A&E departments for minor conditions like coughs and hiccups, as data reveals a near tenfold surge, highlighting a critical failure in primary care access.
Ketamine admissions surge 251%, straining UK urology wards
UK hospitals face a crisis as ketamine-related admissions soar by 251% since 2015, overwhelming urology departments with young patients suffering irreversible bladder damage. Experts demand urgent action.
Five injured in hospital crowbar attack in Newton-Le-Willows
A 20-year-old man arrested after assaulting five people with a crowbar at Newton Community Hospital. Police confirm non-life-threatening injuries. Full story and police statement inside.
Five assaulted in hospital weapon attack, man arrested
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after five people were assaulted with a weapon at Newton Community Hospital in Merseyside. Police confirm injuries are not life-threatening.
Corridor care 'normalised' in NHS, warns top doctor
A leading emergency doctor warns corridor care is now standard in overwhelmed A&Es, with over 16,600 deaths linked to long waits last year. Read the urgent call for political action.
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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.
Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed details saving lives in CBS interview
Ahmed al-Ahmed, shot five times disarming a gunman at Bondi, tells CBS News his sole focus was saving lives. Read his powerful account of the 14 December attack.
AI Slashes A&E Wait Times in 50 NHS Organisations
Around 50 NHS organisations are using an AI forecasting tool to predict emergency department demand, aiming to reduce wait times and free up beds this winter. Discover how the technology works.
Neonatology Pioneer Andy Whitelaw Dies Aged 79
Professor Andy Whitelaw, whose groundbreaking 'therapeutic cooling' and brain clot treatments saved countless premature babies, has died. Read about his life and legacy.
Wrong body cremated at Glasgow hospital, inquiry launched
An investigation is underway at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated. NHS bosses apologise to the two families affected. Read the full story.
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Wrong body cremated in Glasgow hospital error
A grieving family cremated the wrong loved one after a Glasgow hospital mortuary released the incorrect body. NHS bosses have launched a full investigation and apologised.
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