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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

Keir Starmer's threat to cut 1,000 NHS jobs has escalated the dispute with resident doctors, jeopardizing a potential deal.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting's effort to revive service

The NHS is showing signs of recovery under Labour, with improved statistics and public satisfaction, despite ongoing pressures in some hospitals.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day ago

NHS staff resist using Palantir software

NHS staff resist using Palantir's software due to ethical, privacy, and trust concerns, impacting care improvements and system implementation.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Some medicines could run out in weeks or even days, NHS England head warns

NHS England is concerned about potential medicine supply issues due to the war in Iran, with 75% of medicines imported.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?

Long queues for NHS dental services highlight a crisis in access to dental care in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

Keir Starmer's threat to cut 1,000 NHS jobs has escalated the dispute with resident doctors, jeopardizing a potential deal.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting's effort to revive service

The NHS is showing signs of recovery under Labour, with improved statistics and public satisfaction, despite ongoing pressures in some hospitals.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK drug exports to US spared tariffs under deal critics say will cost NHS billions

British drug exports to the US will avoid tariffs under a new UK-US medicines deal, raising concerns about NHS funding and drug prices.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Jesy Nelson proud' as NHS announces rollout of SMA screening for newborns

The rollout of spinal muscular atrophy screenings for newborns will begin earlier than expected due to advocacy efforts by Jesy Nelson.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze

Newly qualified paramedics in Wales are advised to seek jobs abroad due to a recruitment freeze.
#hospital-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Streeting savages absurd' demands of striking doctors

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Why doctors are striking in April as Starmer gives 48-hour deadline to end walkout

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and NHS strikes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Starmer calls doctors' pay deal rejection reckless' and sets 48-hour strike deadline

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and healthcare strikes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Streeting savages absurd' demands of striking doctors

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK patients told not to worry' over medicine supply amid Iran war

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Why doctors are striking in April as Starmer gives 48-hour deadline to end walkout

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and NHS strikes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Starmer calls doctors' pay deal rejection reckless' and sets 48-hour strike deadline

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and healthcare strikes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reform UK poses existential threat' to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Data dive: Government 2030 datacentre capacity targets look shaky | Computer Weekly

The UK has about 1.59GW of currently installed datacentre capacity at just under 190 sites. If we add existing capacity to that which is planned to complete by 2030 and which has planning consent, we get 4.9GW.
UK news
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks

Wegovy will be provided for free on the NHS to over a million at-risk individuals in England to reduce heart attack and stroke risks.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead

The government has withdrawn an offer of creating 1,000 more doctor training posts in England after the British Medical Association (BMA) refused to call off a six-day strike next week. The extra posts were part of a wider package of measures put forward by ministers earlier this year to resolve the long-running dispute with resident doctors.
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'It's a huge amount of money': Modern fertility medicine is a miracle - but it's also a booming business

Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, technological advancement of reproductive medicine has enabled millions to have children, marking a significant milestone in medical history.
Medicine
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds

We coped, but only just. Collapse was only narrowly avoided thanks to the extraordinary efforts of all those working in health care. To cope with another pandemic there had to be greater capacity to scale-up hospital and ambulance services, according to the inquiry.
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

MP rejects Palantir's claims that criticism of NHS England deal is ideologically motivated'

Concerns over Palantir's NHS contract focus on transparency, data security, and value for money, not just ideological motivations.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners | CBC News

Ontario's health minister announced no plans for publicly funding all nurse practitioners despite federal compliance deadlines.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on cancer survival rates: there is good news about healthcare amid the gloom | Editorial

Cancer mortality in the UK has dropped 29% over 40 years, though recent progress has slowed with rising deaths from certain cancers and persistent treatment delays.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

NHS orders hundreds of patients to be removed from crisis-hit hospital

NHS England orders removal of 287 patients from St Andrew's Healthcare's Northampton mental health hospital following investigations into abuse, neglect, and patient deaths.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations

The UK faces a transplant crisis with outdated technology and insufficient resources, impacting patients like Jodie Cantle waiting for life-saving surgeries.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Office space for emergency care: East-end Toronto hospital says patient demand is more than double capacity | CBC News

The emergency department at Michael Garron Hospital was built to care for about 150 patients a day, but now sees more than 300 patients daily, amounting to about 107,000 patients last year in a space designed for 50,000 annually.
Healthcare
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Free medicine blister packs for medical card holders but private patients to be charged

Tailored blister packs will be provided free-of-charge to eligible medical card patients to help manage medication for vulnerable groups.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

66 ways to fix Germany's costly health care system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany amid increasing healthcare costs.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

How WriteUpp Is Solving the Hidden Cost of Taking Payments in Small Healthcare Practices

WriteUpp Pay simplifies payment processing for small healthcare practices by eliminating hardware costs and streamlining reconciliation through mobile devices.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Children's spinal surgery waiting list 'stagnant' despite pledges

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill defends government efforts to increase capacity for children's spinal surgeries despite ongoing criticism.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

How to fix Germany's costly health care system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany amid increasing healthcare costs.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Sixty-six ways to fix Germany's expensive healthcare system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany's costly healthcare system.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Free medicine blister packs for medical card holders but private patients to be charged

Tailored blister packs will be provided free-of-charge to eligible medical card patients to help manage medication for vulnerable groups.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

66 ways to fix Germany's costly health care system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany amid increasing healthcare costs.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Resident doctors to press ahead' with strike as crunch talks fail to prevent walkout

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

UK's Shared Services Strategy is entering the danger zone

The UK government's Shared Services Strategy faces legal challenges and implementation risks as it pursues a £1.7 billion consolidation of 17 departments into five cloud-based shared services centers by 2028.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK government axes flagship global health project

UK aid cuts are forcing closure of the Global Health Workforce Programme, ending healthcare worker training and development across six African countries despite ministers previously emphasizing its role in pandemic preparedness.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

PM gives BMA 48 hours to call-off strike or lose 1,000 training posts

The British Medical Association faces a 48-hour ultimatum to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

PM launches Labour's local election campaign with focus on cost of living

Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to reducing the cost of living amid global conflicts affecting household bills.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

This is a life and death story for the UK so why is it being brushed under the carpet?

A child born this morning in Britain can expect to be in good health only until they are 61. The last 20 years of their life will be blighted by illness: dodgy hearts, painful joints, an inability to get about. Our healthy life expectancy has been dropping for years; it is now the lowest since 2011, when records began.
Public health
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Experts warn UK could run out of medicines in weeks if Iran war continues - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Mark Samuels, chief executive of Medicines UK, stated, "We're not in a crisis currently, but it's still a serious situation." This highlights the precarious state of drug supplies amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Healthcare
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Staff shortage left my sister abandoned in A&E'

Inadequate mental health monitoring during an overnight A&E wait contributed to an unwitnessed cardiac arrest and ultimately to Chanel Thompson's death.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Two in five Australian GPs use AI scribes to record patient notes but do they trade care for convenience?

AI scribes in Australian GP offices are increasing, raising concerns about consent, privacy, and accuracy in patient interactions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

NHS went ahead with 95 per cent of hospital appointments during doctors' strike

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Health
Television
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

RTE gives a snapshot of life on A&E, but where are the trolleys?

The Cork University Hospital documentary sanitized A&E realities, showing polished patient stories while largely omitting overcrowding, waits, and difficult scenes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Perilous' financial position of NHS trusts laid bare as 780m deficit revealed

NHS trusts collectively ran a deficit exceeding 780 million pounds in 2024/25, forcing health leaders to make difficult choices impacting patient care and potentially resulting in job cuts.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Hospital waiting lists in Wales see record drop

Welsh hospital waiting lists fell for eight consecutive months with 713,048 patient pathways in January, though patients waiting beyond target times reached record highs and cancer care performance declined.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Public to help shape plans for 'crumbling' hospital

St Mary's outpatient building will close after RAAC discovery and the Trust is seeking public feedback to shape a redevelopment masterplan.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

ADHD waiting lists clogged by patients returning from private care to NHS'

Private ADHD assessments paid for through the NHS are causing patients to return to NHS care, worsening waiting lists, creating treatment gaps and financial harms.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds

At least 58 babies at Oxford University Hospitals NHS maternity unit might have survived with better care between 2019 and 2024, including 32 stillbirths and 26 neonatal deaths.
#emergency-departments
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Plans to cut NHS international workforce appear overambitious, say MPs

Thirty-six per cent of UK doctors and 24% of nurses and midwives were trained elsewhere in the world. The number of visas granted to healthcare professionals has fallen sharply in recent years. But overseas staff would be needed for the foreseeable future, the APPG said.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Building Better Systems: A Conversation with Healthcare Leader Daniel Tuffy

Daniel Tuffy is a healthcare leader who progressed from clinical physical therapy to executive roles, focusing on operational excellence, workforce engagement, and reducing provider burnout through trust-based leadership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Four NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents after surge' in A&E admissions

NHS Surrey Heartlands said the situation at three hospital trusts Royal Surrey NHS foundation trust, Epsom and St Helier university hospitals NHS trust and Surrey and Sussex healthcare NHS trust was exacerbated by increases in flu and norovirus cases and an increase in staff sickness. It added that the recent cold weather front has also impacted on more frail patients needing to be admitted to hospital.
UK news
#nhs-waiting-times
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Healthcare

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

A two-tier health system is emerging as increasing numbers of people pay privately for NHS tests and treatments to avoid long waiting times.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Public health

The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them?

Nearly a quarter of English hospitals have seen treatment waiting times worsen since last year, with 31 trusts worsening and 17 showing little progress.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

A two-tier health system is emerging as increasing numbers of people pay privately for NHS tests and treatments to avoid long waiting times.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The 'vicious cycle' that means the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don't need to be in hospital

Thousands of hospital beds are occupied by patients who no longer need inpatient care, causing cancellations, longer emergency waits, staff strain, and large financial losses.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

NHS support staff in affluent areas offered more career opportunities, report finds

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years

There is much more to do. We've got to pick up the pace...but the NHS is on the road to recovery.
Public health
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dentists return 900m for not seeing NHS patients

English dentists returned over 900 million pounds to the government in two years for unfulfilled NHS care commitments, prioritizing private work instead.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shortage of NHS stroke specialists leaving thousands dead or disabled, say doctors

Shortage of stroke specialists in the NHS causes delays in diagnosis and time-critical treatment, leading to thousands of avoidable deaths and severe disabilities.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care

Over 52,000 patients in north-west England waited longer than 24 hours for hospital admission in 2025, with corridor care becoming a widespread crisis affecting nearly one in five admitted patients.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

A bleak midwinter as care continues in the corridors

East London hospitals face record emergency demand, producing repeated 'corridor care' with patients on trolleys, stressed staff, and a £35m bid for new facilities.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New NHS online hospital to focus on eyes, menopause and prostates

NHS Online hospital launching in 2027 will provide remote assessment and follow-up care for nine prioritized conditions, targeting 8.5 million appointments in three years.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NHS workers to get 3.3% pay rise from April

More than 1.4 million NHS workers will receive a 3.3% pay rise from April, representing a real-terms increase above the OBR's 2.2% inflation forecast.
Public health
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Assessing the Government's 10-year health plan: Enhancing support for prevention and recovery in England - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK's ten-year health plan must accelerate prevention, digital transformation, and accessible addiction treatment to curb rising drug-related harms and reduce NHS strain.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

NHS fails to take meaningful steps' to tackle rising negligence costs

The Public Accounts Committee condemned the government and NHS England for failing to address soaring clinical negligence costs despite decades of warnings.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Government unsure how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration changes

UK admits cannot quantify how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration reforms extending settled-status eligibility; social care and private healthcare staff face impact.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

One in 10 patients spent over 12 hours in A&E in 2025

One in ten patients at major A&E units in England waited over 12 hours in 2025, with 1.75 million such waits and widespread unsafe corridor care.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confesses

Three of 205 NHS trusts still use fax machines; Leeds and Birmingham will stop within 12 months; Shrewsbury and Telford will take longer.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

NHS staff in England (excluding doctors, dentists and senior managers) will receive a 3.3% pay rise next financial year, covering about 1.4 million workers.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Every hospital corridor I saw had people in beds'

"They were amazing... everybody was so professional and they really did put me at ease."
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on protecting NHS staff: ministers must take a lead in reducing attacks on the health workforce | Editorial

Violence against NHS staff in England has risen sharply to an average of 285 reported attacks per day in 2024-25, constituting an emergency.
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