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Hayley Dowell's grieving family questions her consent for a triple surgery in Turkey. Meanwhile, concerns over patient safety and inadequate aftercare in Turkish cosmetic clinics continue to rise.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 17, 2024

Wes Streeting has suggested that no-show patients may be fined in the future because NHS lost £1 billion to nearly eight million missed NHS appointments in the last year.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 23, 2024

An NHS consultant has been awarded £90,000 in compensation after her bosses "turned a blind eye" to her working "unacceptable" hours.

Vinay Patel Sep 19, 2024

The appeal of Turkish dental services is not just in the advanced technology or the expertise of the dental professionals, but also in the comprehensive approach to patient care.

Jul 26, 2024

There has been a 48% increase in the number of women economically inactive due to ill health, compared to five years ago.

Danielle Summer May 28, 2024

Cash for weight loss? UK experts say it could save NHS money on diabetes and heart disease, but mental health risks of obesity add complexity.

Vinay Patel May 15, 2024

The UK government has awarded medtech funding to eight UK medtech companies which are developing pathbreaking tests and AI detection tools for faster treatment of life-threatening diseases, reducing the burden of NHS.

Pratiti Nath Feb 23, 2024

The UK government has launched a pilot project to analyse the blood samples of UK stroke patients who experience side effects to understand the roles of genetic influence in stroke prevention medicines.

Pratiti Nath Feb 20, 2024

Cancer remains one of the most formidable health challenges worldwide.

Sadhna Yadav Feb 05, 2024

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins expressed disappointment at the rejection of what she deemed was a "fair and reasonable" offer.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jan 29, 2024

Recent figures indicate that the annual bill for hiring such personnel has skyrocketed to over £10 billion, raising concerns and calls for immediate action from ministers.

Pragati Singh Jan 17, 2024

"A call for evidence" has been launched to understand if Agenda for Change contracts are preventing NHS nurses in their career development and if a separate pay structure for the UK nursing staff will work.

Pratiti Nath Jan 16, 2024

There is a notable 100 per cent surge in medicine shortages compared to January 2022 as seen in the deteriorating health of patients across the UK.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jan 16, 2024

Premature discharge of NHS mental health patients in England can hinder a patient's potential for complete recovery.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jan 15, 2024

The UK government is implementing the Screening Committee's recommendation to use digital pathology for faster cancer screening and diagnosis after trials showed effective results from NHS trials.

Pratiti Nath Jan 09, 2024

Statistics reveal a notable 20 per cent increase in daily admissions due to COVID during the week leading to December 22.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jan 05, 2024

The Liberal Democrats have decried this exponential rise in parking costs as a "tax on caring" and have criticised the government for falling short of its 2019 manifesto promise.

Pragati Singh Dec 28, 2023

A four-year study of over 350,000 below 65 age people in the UK has revealed that young-onset dementia is influenced by health and lifestyle risk factors like depression and Vitamin D deficiency.

Pratiti Nath Dec 28, 2023

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust, responsible for managing the Cheltenham A&E, has announced the closure until 8 am on Saturday, 23 December.

Pragati Singh Dec 21, 2023

While the government's wage increase was accepted earlier this year, NHS employees have planned to intensify the strike actions across the UK.

Danielle Summer Dec 20, 2023

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strong call to action, urging eligible individuals, especially those from ethnic minority groups, to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

Pragati Singh Dec 11, 2023

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced plans for strikes, scheduling walkouts before Christmas and in early January, lasting several days each.

Pragati Singh Dec 07, 2023

The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.

Pragati Singh Dec 05, 2023

Absci, a drug and target discovery company, has been harnessing the power of deep learning AI to develop new and existing disease treatments.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 05, 2023

Sunak is scrapping free NHS prescriptions that have been a vital lifeline for individuals with chronic conditions, low-income families, and the elderly.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Nov 23, 2023

In the past year. AI has been responsible for some prominent breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, and in the UK, AI is already being used in the NHS to halve treatment times for stroke patients.

Callum Conway-Shaw Nov 14, 2023

NHS England will announce on Wednesday an allocation of £800 million to assist health service trusts in addressing the financial challenges brought about by industrial action and preparing for the upcoming winter season.

Pragati Singh Nov 09, 2023

A new preventative breast cancer drug has been licensed and approved. It will soon be distributed to those at a higher risk of the disease on the NHS.

Danielle Summer Nov 08, 2023

The UK government has chalked out a long-term plan to use AI to develop treatments for diseases with higher death rates through the AI Life Sciences Accelerator Mission.

Pratiti Nath Nov 01, 2023

A reported £21 million is being allocated to 64 NHS trusts across England to deploy cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools in hospitals.

Pragati Singh Oct 31, 2023