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Cancer
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Nothing prepares you': The invisible lives of carers in the UK

A daughter becomes her mother's sole carer after a cancer diagnosis, navigating the challenges of caregiving alone.
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours 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.
London music
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

Vision problems in children are increasing, yet fewer kids on Medi-Cal are receiving necessary eye care.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
Medicine
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The $80,000 clue hiding in plain sight in U.S. healthcare

Genomic sequencing can identify genetic causes of neurological conditions but is often underutilized early in patient care.
#nhs
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
1 day ago

Unions privately voice misgivings over BMA pay demands and doctors' strikes

Trade unions express frustration over BMA's demands and the impact on NHS staff pay negotiations.
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.
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.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Streeting hits out at BMA delusion' as talks to avert resident doctors' strike fail

Resident doctors in England are set to strike for six days over pay and job security after failed negotiations with the government.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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
5 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
3 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
5 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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
4 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.
#mental-health
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

Eating disorders among students are increasingly prevalent, with significant numbers of teachers observing these issues in primary and secondary schools.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

Eating disorders among students are increasingly prevalent, with significant numbers of teachers observing these issues in primary and secondary schools.
fromIndependent
3 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
#hospital-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
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.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 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.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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
#nhs-pandemic-response
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

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

The NHS nearly collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with patients harmed due to overwhelmed hospitals, ambulances, and staff working in unsustainable conditions across the UK.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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

The NHS nearly collapsed during the Covid pandemic, surviving only through healthcare workers' extraordinary efforts despite being understaffed and under-resourced before the outbreak.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

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

The NHS nearly collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with patients harmed due to overwhelmed hospitals, ambulances, and staff working in unsustainable conditions across the UK.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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

The NHS nearly collapsed during the Covid pandemic, surviving only through healthcare workers' extraordinary efforts despite being understaffed and under-resourced before the outbreak.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Covid-19 inquiry: Harrowing effect of pandemic on NHS and patients to be revealed

The UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry reveals the NHS faced severe staffing shortages, equipment crises, and overwhelming death tolls during the pandemic, with health leaders providing emotional testimony about catastrophic conditions.
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.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | New Yorkers can't afford Albany's single-payer fantasy | amNewYork

New York lawmakers propose the New York Health Act for a single-payer system, but it risks catastrophic tax increases and financial instability.
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.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

London weight loss drug access 'unequal' - report

Slow NHS rollout of weight loss drugs creates a two-tier system where Londoners resort to unsafe, counterfeit, or expensive private alternatives.
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.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
6 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.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 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
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
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
6 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.amny.com
4 days ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
6 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.
#mental-health-crisis
UK news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Number of people in mental health crisis at record high in England

Mental health crisis in England reaches record levels with 2.24 million people in NHS contact, representing 850,000 more patients than January 2020, while mental health funding has decreased.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 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
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
5 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
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
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

HHS Is Exiling Top Officials to the Indian Health Service

The Department of Health and Human Services reassigned top officials to the Indian Health Service after nearly a year of administrative leave.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
#emergency-departments
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
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hundreds of thousands of NHS staff in England attacked and harassed, survey shows

NHS staff experience record levels of violence, harassment, bullying, racism, and sexual harassment, with significant underreporting of non-violent incidents.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Wes Streeting makes new NHS pledge amid cancer care postcode lottery'

Government plans expand cancer specialist training and assess new diagnostic technologies to reduce regional care disparities and accelerate detection across England.
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.
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.
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
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.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
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

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
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.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on student loans: a graduate levy by stealth is no way to fund the NHS | Editorial

Freezing the student loan repayment threshold effectively imposes a tax increase on graduates by raising marginal tax rates and reducing disposable income when wages rise.
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.
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