NHS

The number of patients who walk out of England's A&E increased in 2025 compared to 2019.

Shiena Iane B Enerio Dec 03, 2025

NHS-backed study finds babies born to Black mothers are 81% more likely to die in neonatal care than white babies, even after adjusting for risk factors.

Carson Beale Nov 07, 2025

NHS England has made the morning-after pill free at pharmacies nationwide, removing cost barriers and aiming to reduce unplanned pregnancies and health inequalities.

Carson Beale Oct 30, 2025

A new Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report reveals a shocking 55% surge in racist attacks on UK nurses over the past three years, exposing deep-rooted discrimination in the NHS and urgent calls for reform.

Tanmay Puri Oct 27, 2025

After years of public campaigning and parliamentary action, the NHS will formally include menopause in routine health assessments for adults aged 40–74. Campaigners say the change could improve quality of life for millions while reducing long-term risks such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

Carson Beale Oct 23, 2025

People in the UK can now get their free flu vaccines from the NHS, but some individuals should skip the jab.

Shiena Iane B Enerio Oct 08, 2025

Confusion erupts across the UK as new NHS rules tighten COVID-19 booster eligibility, leaving thousands turned away from pharmacies and unsure if they still qualify for the jab.

David Unyime Nkanta Oct 07, 2025

Nando's ends bottomless Coke refills as part of the UK's sugar crackdown — reflecting a nation where 1 in 4 adults now live with obesity.

Carson Beale Oct 07, 2025

Ninety-seven percent of first-year resident doctors vote for industrial action in row over job security and 21% pay erosion.

Jaja Agpalo Oct 06, 2025

The UK faces growing calls to ban first-cousin marriages as health risks mount, while countries like Norway and China have already outlawed the practice.

Carson Beale Sep 29, 2025

A 27-year-old woman died from cancer, a death that could have been prevented if GPs had looked further into the patient's symptoms to give a proper diagnosis.

Shiena Iane B Enerio Sep 23, 2025

Merck scraps £1B London research centre, branding UK 'uninvestable' due to NHS pricing and low investment. 125 jobs lost, threatening Britain's life sciences goals

Rohit David Sep 11, 2025

Dr Monika Matko, who qualified in Hungary in 2003, first faced scrutiny in 2019 when colleagues reported concerns about her communication and record-keeping.

Ria Pathak Sep 03, 2025

A 41-year-old mother with postpartum psychosis was found dead in a hotel, sparking questions about the care and support provided by the NHS.

Vinay Patel Aug 22, 2025

The NHS is under fire for spending £2m on events like Pride and Eurovision while junior doctors continue striking over pay and working conditions.

David Unyime Nkanta Jul 30, 2025

NHS Fife has cleared Sandie Peggie of gross misconduct after she objected to a trans woman using the female changing rooms at work.

Emma Clark Jul 16, 2025

Health Secretary Wes Streeting mentioned that they are targeting to slash levies on these weight-loss drugs for greater access for the public.

Teddy Cambosa Jul 03, 2025

The NHS launches a ChatGPT-style AI to help with symptom checking and care guidance. But experts warn trust and digital literacy are key to success.

David Unyime Nkanta Jul 02, 2025

William 'Will' Hand—an eighth-standard student and an athlete—died in early June of rare bacterial infection known as meningococcemia, also called meningococcal septicemia.

David Unyime Nkanta Jun 18, 2025

Netflix's Straw sheds light on psychotic breakdowns. Learn the early signs, symptoms, and how to help someone before it reaches a crisis point.

David Unyime Nkanta Jun 17, 2025

More than 5,000 donations are needed daily—totalling around 1.8 million annually to ensure a safe and stable supply.

Teddy Cambosa Jun 10, 2025

An award-winning nurse has been suspended following a series of misconduct allegations spanning from 2014 to 2019.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Mar 28, 2025

A Christian nurse, Jennifer Melle, is suing the NHS after facing disciplinary action for refusing to refer to a male child sex offender as 'she.'

Vinay Patel Mar 24, 2025

An Essex woman received £170,000 from the NHS after developing a Candy Crush addiction due to medication prescribed for restless legs syndrome.

Jill Tan Radovan Feb 27, 2025

UK families risk losing inheritances to cover soaring care costs. Councils are owed £343m, forcing many to sell homes.

Vinay Patel Feb 20, 2025

NHS cleaner wins discrimination case after unfair dismissal due to mental health absences. The tribunal ruled dismissal irrational and ordered compensation.

Vinay Patel Jan 16, 2025

There is a decade longs tradition in British politics of complaining about too many managers and not enough doctors and nurses in the NHS.

William Dove Jan 04, 2025

It has been revealed that the NHS is already hiring specialised midwives to deal with the higher numbers of birth defects resulting from cousin marriage.

William Dove Dec 13, 2024

UK junior doctors increasingly choose locum work for higher pay and flexibility, sharing their experiences on TikTok as 'medfluencers.'

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 22, 2024

Occasional alcohol consumption can harm brain health, especially after 65. Although dementia risk increases with age, lifestyle changes can help prevent it.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 17, 2024