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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
23 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.
Public health
fromThe Nation
15 hours ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
#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.
#journalism
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.
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.
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.
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.
#nhs
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
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.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
6 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
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.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
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.
Environment
fromMail Online
7 hours ago

Britain's electricity is its 'most British' in over 20 YEARS

Britain's electricity generation is the most domestically sourced in over 20 years, with 53% generated in the UK and 46% imported.
fromBrooklyn Paper
15 hours ago

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

Social workers in Maimonides' Department of Case Management provide non-medical support for non-behavioral patients, including crisis counseling, advocacy for patients' rights, and connections to resources such as housing and health insurance.
Brooklyn
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

These hospitals caved to Trump & cut trans health care. Now a court is making them bring it back. - LGBTQ Nation

Children's hospitals in Minnesota are reinstating gender-affirming care for youth after a temporary pause due to federal funding threats.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

It shouldn't take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang

The UK must prioritize food security and diversify food supply chains to mitigate vulnerabilities exposed by global crises.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

More than 50 young asylum seekers have died in UK since 2015, data shows

Over 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, primarily from suicide, with a significant increase since 2020.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

The Rise of Hybrid Work Models: How UK Businesses Are Adapting in 2026

Hybrid work models are becoming a permanent fixture in UK businesses, balancing remote flexibility with office benefits.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Australia gambling ads reform draws sharp criticism

Australia is implementing reforms to reduce gambling ads, aiming to protect children and address public health concerns related to gambling.
Health
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
3 days ago

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

Snapchat users prioritize health and wellness, using social media for health information, which raises concerns about reliability but offers marketing opportunities.
Digital life
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Brits are falling out of love with the internet

British adults are less active on social media, with fewer believing benefits outweigh risks, leading to increased passivity online.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Dangers of Unlimited Health Advice

Health anxiety can be exacerbated by interactions with chatbots like ChatGPT, leading to obsessive behavior and emotional distress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Medvi, the AI-powered telehealth company, is fueled by ads from doctors who don't appear to exist

Medvi, an AI telehealth startup, generated $401 million in revenue last year and is projected to reach $1.8 billion this year, leveraging affiliate marketing.
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.
London music
Science
fromNature
4 days ago

Why the US needs a unified, mission-based strategy for health innovation

Research investments in the U.S. need to adapt to modern challenges and prioritize innovative approaches for better health outcomes.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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.
Cancer
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days 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
23 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
#cybersecurity
fromTheregister
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

NHS Scotland-linked domains push pr0n and illegal streams

Scottish healthcare provider domains have been hijacked to promote adult content and illegal sports streams.
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago
Healthcare

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days 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

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.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims

UK clinics may be illegally promoting unregulated peptide therapies with unverified health claims.
Healthcare
fromMedscape
1 day ago

Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs

Physician compensation in the US rose by approximately 3% in 2025, with several specialties averaging over $500,000 in total earnings.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ministers unveil right to try' plan to help disabled people find work

The government allows disabled individuals to try work without losing benefits, but campaigners say more is needed to address workplace challenges.
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.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK weeks away' from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say

Britain faces potential medicine shortages and rising drug prices due to ongoing conflict affecting supply chains.
#resident-doctors
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 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.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
#bma
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.
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.
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
1 week 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.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
#ai-in-healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Healthcare

As demand rises, hospitals turn to staff for ideas to improve healthcare using AI | CBC News

Healthcare
fromTNW | Opinion
1 day ago

Utah let AI prescribe medicine

AI prescription renewals can address medication non-adherence, a significant issue in healthcare, but state oversight may not adequately manage associated risks.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

As demand rises, hospitals turn to staff for ideas to improve healthcare using AI | CBC News

AI contest at Trillium Health Partners aims to improve healthcare solutions, with a winning tool to optimize emergency department staffing.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely, Lawsuit Claims

Parents of Conor Hylton are suing a Connecticut hospital after their son died in a telehealth ICU without on-site critical care doctors.
#mental-health-crisis
UK news
fromMail Online
4 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.
UK news
fromMail Online
4 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.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
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
#hospital-strike
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.
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
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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The health condition people now fear more than cancer

Dementia has surpassed cancer as Britain's greatest health fear, prompting increased caregiver concern and widespread calls for emergency declaration and dedicated dementia funding.
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.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
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
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.
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.
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

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.
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
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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