Nurses warn NHS patients 'set up to suffer' this winter
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.
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A&E Exodus Triples as 320,000 Leave Untreated
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.
Resident Doctors Announce 5-Day Christmas Strike
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from 17-22 December over pay and job security, following November's action. The BMA urges the government to act.
Junior Doctors in England to Strike Before Christmas
The British Medical Association confirms resident doctors in England will walk out from 17 to 22 December. Get the latest on this breaking NHS strike news and its impact.
NHS test delays put hundreds of thousands at risk
Exclusive analysis reveals 386,849 patients in England faced dangerous diagnostic test delays in September. Doctors warn of worsening health outcomes and preventable deaths.
NHS negligence costs hit £3.1bn, Reeves criticised
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for failing to tackle the NHS's 'eye-watering' £3.1bn clinical negligence bill. Medical leaders demand urgent reform to save millions for frontline services.
NHS gets 250 new health centres and £300m tech funding
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major NHS overhaul with 250 neighbourhood health centres and £300m technology investment to cut waiting times and modernise care.
Surgeon Eljamel faces inquiry over 200 botched ops
Disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel faces public inquiry after allegedly harming over 200 patients, including removing wrong body parts. NHS Tayside apologises for handling concerns.
Scotland rolls out genetic test to prevent baby deafness
A rapid genetic test that prevents deafness in newborns from a common antibiotic is being rolled out across Scotland. Discover how this 26-minute cheek swab is transforming neonatal care.
NHS Pay Debate: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Outcry
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts as a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a retired teacher defends his £50,000 pay. Read the full story and share your views.
NHS pathologist crisis leaves bereaved parents waiting
Bereaved parents face 'harrowing' year-long waits for child postmortem results due to critical NHS pathologist shortages. 37% of consultant posts lie vacant nationwide.
Early Flu Outbreak: NHS Urges Vaccination
An 'unusually early' flu season, driven by a new H3N2 strain, is sweeping the UK. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get their flu jab at pop-up clinics to protect themselves and the NHS this winter.
50,000 nurses may quit UK over immigration plans
New immigration proposals could trigger mass NHS nurse exodus, with up to 50,000 considering leaving. Union leaders warn of patient safety risks and workforce crisis.
NHS braces for severe flu season as cases surge
The NHS issues a flu jab SOS as an early and severe flu season, driven by a mutated H3N2 strain, threatens the UK's toughest winter. Learn about symptoms and vaccine effectiveness.
NHS Fife Chief Executive Announces Early Retirement
NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter is retiring early after a 30-year career, a move announced just before the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal ruling. Discover the full story.
UK Plans 25% NHS Drug Threshold Rise to End Standoff
UK ministers propose 25% increase in NHS drug cost-effectiveness thresholds to resolve investment row with pharmaceutical giants and boost life sciences sector.
Two-thirds of UK nurses work while sick
Shocking RCN survey reveals 66% of nurses work through illness due to understaffing and stress. Urgent action needed to protect NHS workforce and patient care.
NHS: Doctor strike turnout shows decline
NHS chief reports encouraging signs of reduced junior doctor strike participation as five-day walkout continues. Health Secretary criticises impact on patients.
NHS Resident Doctors Begin Five-Day Strike
Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day strike over pay, disrupting emergency care. The BMA and government failed to agree on a deal after a 28.9% pay rise was deemed insufficient. Learn how patients are affected.
Streeting's NHS Reform: Sink or Save for Labour?
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils radical NHS restructuring plan to cut 18,000 jobs and redirect £1bn to frontline care. Can this high-stakes gamble save both the health service and Labour's political future?
Five-Day NHS Doctor Strike Begins in England
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay erosion. Learn how this 13th walkout since 2023 affects NHS services and the ongoing dispute with the government.
Five-Day NHS Doctor Strike Begins in England
Thousands of resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay erosion. NHS warns of major disruption to appointments and operations as government refuses further pay uplift.
NHS Consultants Threaten Strike Over Pay Dispute
Hospital consultants demand 5.5% pay rise and threaten industrial action if government fails to meet December deadline. Read about the escalating NHS crisis.
NHS waiting lists shrink under Wes Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting sees a slight drop in NHS waiting lists amid a challenging week where he denied plotting against the Prime Minister. Sky News Daily podcast analysis.
NHS braced for toughest winter after record A&E waits
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
Sam Vanderpump responds to liver disease troll
Made in Chelsea's Sam Vanderpump confronts social media troll accusing him of exaggerating end-stage liver disease diagnosis while advocating for organ donation.
NHS England to cut 18,000 jobs in major restructure
Around 18,000 NHS staff in England face redundancy as part of a sweeping government reform. Learn how the voluntary redundancy scheme works and the impact on the health service.
NHS to cut 18,000 jobs in major England reorganisation
Major NHS restructuring in England will see 18,000 roles cut. Ministers promise £1bn savings for frontline care, while unions warn of expertise loss and service disruption.
NHS staff face intimidation from St George's flags
Health bosses warn St George's flags create intimidating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, particularly black and Asian workers. Read about the impact on community healthcare.
12 groups eligible for free NHS Covid tests
Discover the 12 high-risk groups still eligible for free NHS Covid tests as UKHSA reports a 'medium but increasing' level of Covid-19 circulation in the UK.
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