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9 hours ago

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

Welsh NHS faces a crisis with high waiting lists and newly qualified paramedics urged to seek jobs abroad.
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Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Resident doctors in Gloucestershire are on a six-day strike, affecting A&E services and leading to appointment cancellations.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's heartbreaking': resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts

Resident doctors face unemployment as training posts are withdrawn amid ongoing disputes over pay and job security in the NHS.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

The NHS is managing the doctors' strike well, but it has led to some cancellations of pre-planned operations.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
5 days 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.bbc.com
2 days ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Resident doctors in Gloucestershire are on a six-day strike, affecting A&E services and leading to appointment cancellations.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's heartbreaking': resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts

Resident doctors face unemployment as training posts are withdrawn amid ongoing disputes over pay and job security in the NHS.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

I'm an NHS consultant international partnerships are crucial as aid cuts bite

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Radiographer pulled down patient's shorts without permission

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
fromOpen Culture
15 hours ago

Explore 1,000,000 Digitized Artworks from Across the UK: Paintings, Sculptures, Street Art & More

Art UK has taken it as its mission to digitally unite one million artworks from 3,500 institutions. This free-to-all portal connects everyone with the UK's public art collections.
London
UK news
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

UK to spend 15M on AI mapping in knife crime crackdown

The British government is investing £15 million to enhance crime mapping for targeted policing of knife crime in England and Wales.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Excessive' financial risks threaten survival of many English universities, report warns

English universities are facing financial risks due to excessive borrowing, rapid expansion, and over-reliance on international students, threatening their sustainability.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

Older individuals in the UK face rising homelessness due to inadequate benefits and soaring rents, leading to severe mental health impacts and loss of dignity.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

NHS staff star in musical on antibiotic resistance

Prof Ashley Brown, a consultant at St Mary's, expressed the challenges of balancing clinical responsibilities with rehearsals, stating, 'singing is good for the heart.' He believes that 'everyone should sing more often' and suggested that singing could be prescribed on the NHS to cure various ills.
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Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days 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.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Doctors announce six-day strike as talks break down

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days due to unresolved pay and job shortage issues.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Doctors announce six-day strike as talks break down

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days due to unresolved pay and job shortage issues.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
Healthcare

The NHS is already on its knees': Readers clash over striking doctors

The Independent covers critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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
1 day ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Met Office issues week-long red alert' for hay fever

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by public donations.
Healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

The NHS is already on its knees': Readers clash over striking doctors

The Independent covers critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I see it as trafficking': the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK

Sam, a 24-year-old from Odisha, sought to study abroad for better job prospects. After filling out forms, he received calls from education agents offering free services to help with university applications.
Higher education
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12 minutes ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
UK news
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

The UK will have a three-day working week in 2027, thanks to 'substitute' bank holidays

Bank holidays in 2027 allow for an extended break from December 25 to January 3 with just two days of annual leave booked.
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Our manifesto sets out a new direction for Wales one rooted in fairness but driven by ambition. We will take action where it is needed most - cutting NHS waiting times, supporting parents with the cost of childcare, raising standards in our schools, and growing a stronger Welsh economy that works for our communities.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Lib Dems pledge extra 300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to influence the next government with a focus on social care and environmental issues in the upcoming Senedd elections.
#resident-doctors
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Health

Doctors strike called off as union backs latest pay deal

Resident doctors in Scotland suspended a four-day strike after the BMA recommended a pay offer with 4.25% (2025–26), 3.75% (2026–27), and contract reform.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Healthcare

Resident doctors in England vote to continue industrial action for another six months

Resident doctors in England voted overwhelmingly to continue industrial action for six months, urging government negotiation to prevent further strikes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Resident doctors begin longest strike yet as Streeting accuses BMA of hypocrisy over pay UK politics live

Resident doctors in English hospitals began a six-day strike to demand pay restoration to pre-austerity levels, significantly impacting hospital care.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Resident doctors 'want pay we think we're worth'

Resident doctors in England are striking for fair pay restoration, claiming significant pay reductions since 2008 and facing training post shortages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days after rejecting the government's final pay offer, marking their longest industrial action to date.
EU data protection
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3 weeks ago

Health workers call for Palantir to be booted from NHS contracts | Computer Weekly

Health workers and advocacy groups oppose NHS contracts with Palantir due to concerns about patient data privacy, potential government surveillance access, and the company's history of involvement in human rights abuses globally.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns

Most GPs have never refused to sign mental health-related sick notes, though the rising volume of fit notes and lack of specified reasons raises concerns about the system's effectiveness and GP workload.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime

Dedicated support for schools in England aims to prevent knife crime using targeted mapping technology and focused assistance.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

British Medical Association accused of hypocrisy as its own staff strike over pay

The BMA faces criticism for offering its staff below-inflation pay while demanding a 26% increase for resident doctors.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

A cancer patient expressed anger over a cancelled hospital appointment due to a doctors' strike, highlighting concerns about health impacts and patient treatment.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

More work, no funding - paediatrics under pressure

Pediatric retrieval teams across the UK face severe capacity constraints while being asked to transport hundreds more children without additional resources or funding.
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Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Half of Britons avoid calling GP when they are ill, survey finds

Nearly half of UK adults avoid or delay contacting their GP due to appointment access concerns, with many self-managing illness instead of seeking medical help.
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.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
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.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Superhuman' healthcare workers saved NHS from collapse, Covid inquiry finds

Healthcare systems coped with the pandemic, but only just. On a number of occasions, they teetered on the brink of collapse and only coped thanks to the almost superhuman efforts of healthcare workers and all the staff who support them. Workers carried the burden of caring for the sick in unprecedented numbers. They were obliged to work under intolerable pressure for months on end.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?

Since last year he has not delivered. We've been let down by Wes Streeting. Doctors took that as a sign that the journey towards restoring pay to 2008 levels was in sight but that still requires another 25% hike in pay, on top of previous rises, according to the BMA.
UK politics
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
#nhs-waiting-times
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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
3 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

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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Striking NHS doctors vote to continue action for another six months

NHS resident doctors in England voted overwhelmingly (about 93%) to continue industrial action, with turnout around 52–53 percent.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
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
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
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors

NHS payroll errors have led to thousands of staff being referred to debt collectors, causing significant distress and financial harm.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

RCEM urges government to prioritise long term solutions over 'quick wins - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It concludes that there will be one additional death for every 69 patients who experience more than a four-hour wait in ED after the decision to admit has been made. This is consistent with previous studies. It's appalling in and of itself. Crucially, the study also demonstrated that for every four hours a person waited for a bed, their length of stay, once they got into that bed, increased by 8.6 hours.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Thousands of children facing 'catastrophic' waits for NHS community care

Tens of thousands of children in England wait over a year for NHS community care, harming development and prompting calls to prioritise these services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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