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St Helier Hospital in south-west London faces severe infrastructure issues, raising concerns over patient safety and potential catastrophic failures before the decade ends.

Health trusts in Essex prioritize reputation over patient safety, obstructing coroner recommendations meant to prevent future deaths.

The NHS has changed its guidelines for treating young children with gender dysphoria, allowing earlier referrals for treatment.

The waiting list for NHS gender-affirming care for children has increased significantly, raising concerns about length and impact on mental health.

Brexit is significantly hindering British cancer patients' access to new treatments and clinical trials.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust raises concerns regarding the functionality of NHS England's Federated Data Platform provided by Palantir.

Nurses are demanding a 25% pay rise, threatening strikes unless the government improves its inadequate pay offer of 2.8%.

The essential role of immigrant healthcare workers is indispensable and should not be undermined.

The UK's National Health Service faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing its inadequacies and vulnerabilities.

Access to weight loss medication through pharmacies could improve health outcomes for millions of Britons.

Investing in digitizing NHS could reduce waiting lists, but will require substantial funds.

Funding for maternity safety has been drastically reduced, raising concerns among campaigners and health professionals.

Reforming England's social care is crucial to avoid financial and human cost, according to cross-party MPs.

UK prescription charges frozen at £9.90 for the first time in three years, saving patients approximately £18 million in 2026.

NHS staff and teachers' pay rises may prompt strike action if not funded correctly by the Treasury.

Labour faces potential unrest as public sector workers may strike over insufficient pay rise recommendations.

The Treasury mandates that recommended pay rises for teachers and NHS workers come from existing budgets, potentially inciting strike actions.

NHS guidelines advise GPs against shared care agreements with private clinics for trans youth healthcare.

NHS GPs are increasingly refusing to prescribe hormone replacement therapy for trans patients, driven by fear over expertise and support.