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The Independentscience13 hrs ago
Health advisers recommend MenB vaccine booster for UK teenagers
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advised adding a teenage booster dose to the national schedule. The change follows an outbreak in Kent that killed two teenagers earlier in 2026.
forbes.compolitics2 days ago
NHS Plans Wearables for High-Risk Patients to Cut Sepsis Deaths by 25 Percent Over Decade
The National Health Service will supply smartwatches and bracelets to high-risk patients for continuous vital-sign monitoring at home. GB News reported the plan targets cancer patients, the elderly and other vulnerable groups to enable faster alerts and treatment. The effort seek…
globalnews.caworld3 days ago
NHS England to Equip High-Risk Sepsis Patients with Wearable Monitors
NHS England announced Tuesday a strategy to equip higher-risk patients with wearables that track vital signs. The plan targets preventing 1,000 sepsis deaths each year and thousands more by 2035.
prnewswire.comworld5 days ago
NHS neurology waiting list falls 20,000 since July, rises 1,000 in latest month to 7.28 million
More than 2,100 urgent neurology referrals from over a year ago remain without appointments. The total NHS backlog increased for a second month while 60.2 percent of neurology patients were seen within 18 weeks.
globalnews.caworld5 days ago
NHS Reports Lower Bowel Cancer Screening Participation Among People in Their Fifties
Participation in England's bowel cancer screening programme fell to 65.2 per cent this year. Rates among 54-year-olds reached 56 per cent while those aged 74 returned nearly 74 per cent of kits. The programme detected an average of 100 cancers per week between April 2024 and Marc…
globalnews.caworld6 days ago
Bowel cancer screening uptake falls to 56 percent among 54-year-olds
Health officials reported lower participation in at-home bowel cancer tests among people in their 50s compared with older age groups. Overall uptake declined to 65.2 percent last year from 67.6 percent the prior period.
channel4.comscience9 days ago
NHS trials AI blood test for ovarian cancer screening
A blood test developed by a Leeds firm is being introduced at two NHS trusts after showing 99 percent accuracy in detecting or ruling out womb cancer among 3,313 women. Officials say the test could reduce the need for uncomfortable ultrasound scans for one in five of the 90,000 p…
The Independentscience9 days ago
BAAPS Study of 200 UK Patients Finds 74 % Needed Further Treatment After Overseas Cosmetic Procedures
The Independent reported that a British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons analysis of nearly 200 UK cases found three in four patients needed further procedures after returning from abroad. NHS costs reached £1.8 million between September 2022 and 2024.
news.sky.compolitics11 days ago
Health secretary seeks legal advice on compelling evidence from maternity inquiry staff
The health secretary said he is seeking advice on whether senior clinicians who declined to give evidence to the Ockenden Review can be required to do so under a proposed new law. He described the refusals as totally unacceptable after meeting families affected by the Nottingham…
arstechnica.comai12 days ago
NHS to Test AI App Tool That Directs Patients to GP, Pharmacy or Self-Care
NHS England will introduce an AI triage tool on its app to direct patients to appropriate services. The system will expand to all users by April 2028 as part of a £10bn technology investment. Trials showed reduced phone queues and more patient interaction time for staff.
channel4.comworld13 days ago
Panel discusses NHS maternity report and child safety sentences
GB News aired a segment in which four panelists examined an NHS maternity care report, child safety issues, online child sexual abuse, mental health, and a Court of Appeal decision on two teenage rape cases.
news.sky.comfinance15 days ago
NHS to Expand RSV Vaccination Programme to Adults Aged 65-74 From September
The NHS will extend eligibility for the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine starting in September to adults aged 65-74 with chronic respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems. The change follows guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.
news.sky.comscience16 days ago
NHS Draft Guidance Recommends Annual Checks for Women with PMOS
Health regulator NICE issued draft guidance on 1 July 2026 advising annual NHS reviews for women diagnosed with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. The condition, renamed in May, affects an estimated three to four million women in the UK.
channel4.compolitics16 days ago
Report on NHS maternity services recommends appointment of commissioner
An independent review of maternity care shortcomings in the National Health Service calls for a dedicated commissioner. Bereaved families say the step falls short of their demands for a statutory public inquiry.
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channel4.compolitics16 days ago
Baroness Amos Calls for Dedicated A&E Units for Pregnant Women
A national review led by Baroness Amos urged creation of rapid-access maternity triage services and separate emergency units for pregnant women. The report examined failures across Britain's maternity system following scandals at multiple trusts.
The Independentpolitics17 days ago
UK government to appoint national maternity commissioner after review finds care failures
The government announced plans to name a national maternity commissioner following a review that documented repeated shortcomings in NHS maternity services. The review examined input from more than 450 families and over 9,000 staff members across 12 trusts.
news.sky.comscience17 days ago
Active referrals to England child mental health services reach 1.05 million
The number of children with active referrals rose 9.5 percent in the year to March 2025. Anxiety and suspected autism accounted for the largest shares of new cases.
benzinga.comworld17 days ago
England children mental health referrals exceed one million
Referrals for specialist mental health support for children in England reached more than one million in the latest annual period. The figure marks a continued rise in demand for services.
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globalnews.caworld18 days ago
Tracy Shaw Admitted to A&E After High Temperatures Following Chemotherapy
GB News reported that the 52-year-old former Coronation Street actress was admitted after repeated high temperatures following chemotherapy. She posted from her hospital bed describing delays due to hot weather and conditions during a heatwave.
channel4.comworld18 days ago
Investigation into NHS maternity services set for release
An independent review of maternity and neonatal care at hospitals in England is scheduled to be published. The review is led by Baroness Valerie Amos and includes interviews with families and staff at Queen's Hospital in Romford.
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manilatimes.networld21 days ago
Michelle Welsh Named Chair of Nottingham Maternity Improvement Board
Labour MP Michelle Welsh was appointed the government's first National Maternity Adviser in May and will now chair a new board overseeing changes at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The move follows publication of an independent review that identified potentially avoida…
680news.comworld22 days ago
Breast cancer cases in women under 50 rose 5 percent in one year
A charity reported that diagnoses among women aged 25 to 49 increased 5 percent from 2022 to 2023. One in six breast cancer cases now occur in people aged 49 and under.
newscientist.compolitics22 days ago
Review of Nottingham Hospitals Finds Avoidable Harm in 260 Cases and Prompts Government Reforms
An independent review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust identified deep-rooted failures that led to deaths and harm for hundreds of mothers and babies. The report examined 444 maternity cases and 76 neonatal cases through May 2025.
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news.sky.comworld22 days agoUpdated
NHS Maternity Review Covering Nearly 2,500 Families Set for Release
The largest maternity review in NHS history examines care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust from 2012 to 2025. Nearly 2,500 families provided evidence on cases involving deaths and injuries.
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app.buzzsumo.comworld23 days agoUpdated
NICE approves teplizumab for some NHS patients in England and Wales
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence granted approval on Tuesday for teplizumab to treat stage 2 type 1 diabetes. The drug delays symptomatic onset by up to three years in adults and children aged eight and older.
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England GP Practices Lose £40 Million After Removing 300,000 Patients from Registers
GB News reported that 63.4 million patients are registered with GP practices in England, exceeding the 58.6 million population. Practices receive about £650 million extra annually at £130 per registered patient. List-cleansing has removed over 300,000 patients in the past year.
The Guardianscience32 days ago
Poll: 40% of NHS Staff Encounter Patient Questions on Supplements Weekly
A YouGov poll for the World Cancer Research Fund shows two in five frontline health workers encounter misleading supplement claims at least weekly, with nurses and midwives reporting the issue at 53%.
bbc.co.ukworld33 days ago
Emergency doctors urge seven-day NHS services to cut deaths and costs
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine will tell the Health Secretary that weekend and bank-holiday slowdowns are linked to thousands of extra deaths and billions in added spending. The college says hospitals still run on a Monday-to-Friday model while patient demand runs seven…
leftfootforward.orgworld35 days ago
NHS Report Finds WellBN Practice Prescribed Gender Drugs to 78 Children
An NHS investigation found the WellBN practice in Brighton and Hove prescribed puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to children as young as 11 without proper assessments or consent documentation.
theconversation.comworld36 days ago
NHS England to Offer SABR Radiotherapy as Option for Some Early Prostate Cancer Patients
NHS England announced on 10 June 2026 that men with low or intermediate risk prostate cancer will receive SABR treatment in five doses instead of at least 20. The change follows £70 million in government investment in new radiotherapy machines.
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nypost.compolitics36 days ago
Afghan veteran launches GoFundMe for bionic arm after receiving only static prosthetics from NHS
Ben McBean, 39, lost an arm and leg in 2008 and has never received a moving prosthetic through the NHS. He has raised nearly £22,000 toward a £26,000 target.
nypost.comworld38 days ago
Hundreds of 'Never Events' Recorded in NHS Surgery Data
New data shows hundreds of NHS patients suffered harm from operations on the wrong body part and objects left inside them.
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financialpost.comworld38 days ago
NHS Recorded 403 Never Events Last Year
Health service data show 403 serious incidents classified as never events occurred across NHS facilities during the most recent year. Among the cases were retained surgical items and unintended organ removal.
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investmentexecutive.comscience42 days ago
Ombudsman Finds Supervision and Pharmacy Failings After East Midlands Child Given Vaginal Pessary for Misdiagnosed Vulvovaginitis
A physician associate prescribed Clotrimazole pessary and cream to a five-year-old with vulvovaginitis symptoms. The treatment caused bleeding and pain, and later prompted a safeguarding referral.
nationalpost.comscience42 days ago
Ombudsman Finds GP Practice and Pharmacy Failures After Child Given Inappropriate Vaginal Pessary
A five-year-old girl suffered bleeding and severe pain after a physician associate prescribed a vaginal pessary in 2023. The parliamentary and health service ombudsman recommended compensation and corrective action at the GP practice and pharmacy.
Al Jazeeraworld42 days ago
NHS to Ban All Political Badges, Including Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel, Under Antisemitism Review
A government review recommends banning political badges, including those supporting Palestine or Israel, for NHS workers in Britain. Health Minister James Murray accepted the recommendations on June 4, 2026.
jns.orgpolitics42 days agoUpdated
NHS Review Finds Widespread Antisemitism and Care Avoidance by Staff
An independent review found Jewish patients and staff hiding their identity and avoiding care due to antisemitism. The government and NHS England have accepted the recommendations.
news.sky.comscience43 days ago
NHS to offer new ovarian cancer drug to hundreds of patients
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence approved mirvetuximab soravtansine for certain platinum-resistant ovarian cancers. NHS England estimates 400 patients in England could receive the treatment each year.
thesouthafrican.comscience43 days ago
Study Finds Link Between NHS Trust 'Empathy Scores' and Better CQC Safety Ratings, But No Causation Proven
A new study links modest increases in empathy scores at NHS trusts to improved Care Quality Commission ratings and lower spending on agency staff. The research examined organisational culture, leadership behaviour and practitioner empathy across England.
BBC Newsworld45 days ago
MPs to Debate Government Plans for Single NHS Patient Record
The NHS Modernisation Bill reaches its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday, introducing a single patient record system for England that combines GP, hospital and social care data.
prnewswire.comscience47 days ago
Galleri Blood Test Shows No Significant Reduction in Advanced Cancers but Cuts Stage 4 Diagnoses by 14% in Large NHS Trial
A multi-cancer early detection blood test did not reduce late-stage diagnoses when added to standard screening. Data were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago.
BBC Newsworld48 days ago
England Expands Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Under £340 Million Deal
Starting this autumn, pharmacists in England will be authorized to prescribe medication for five additional common conditions. The £340 million investment expands the existing Pharmacy First scheme, which has already delivered more than 3.3 million consultations.
The Timesscience52 days ago
Heavy Rain Closes NHS Hospital Wards and Operating Theatres for Months
Multiple NHS hospital facilities closed wards and operating theatres after heavy rainfall caused flooding. The closures are expected to last several months while repairs and adaptations are completed.
world56 days ago
UK Report Urges Greater Focus on Physical Activity for Older Adults
A parliamentary committee report states that exercise is as important as medication for older people. It links low activity levels to higher rates of disease and calls for changes in clinical practice and public infrastructure.
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rnz.co.nzfinance56 days ago
Blood Bikers Charity Completes 30,000th NHS Delivery
The Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes charity has completed its 30,000th delivery of blood samples and medical supplies to NHS hospitals. The milestone was reached after ten years of 24-hour volunteer operations across the West Midlands.
espn.co.ukworld58 days ago
England Records 500,000 Child Mental Health A&E Visits Since 2019
Research shows roughly 500,000 children and young people in England attended emergency departments for mental health crises between 2019 and 2025. Data from 80 NHS trusts indicate rising numbers of patients waiting more than 12 hours for admission to mental health units.
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The Bbcworld58 days ago
Labour MP Appointed as First Government Maternity Adviser
A Labour MP who experienced complications during childbirth at Nottingham University Hospitals has been named the government's first national maternity adviser. The appointment comes ahead of a major independent inquiry into maternity failings at the trust.
montrealgazette.comworld60 days ago
NHS Survey Finds Two-Thirds of Organizations Plan Service Cuts
A survey of 187 NHS trust and integrated care board leaders shows most expect service reductions and staff cuts this year. Three-quarters also anticipate worsening financial pressures in the 2026/27 fiscal year.
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bbc.co.ukscience60 days ago
NHS Trust Review Finds Dozens Harmed by Delayed Gynaecology Care
An internal review at Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust identified more than 60 patients harmed by administrative delays in gynaecology services at Salford Royal Hospital. Cancer patients were among those affected by missed follow-up letters and unacted test results.
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bbc.co.ukpolitics62 days ago
Southport Attack Survivor Says Hospital Staff Accessed Her Medical Records Without Reason
Leanne Lucas, the instructor at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop attacked in Southport in July 2024, said she was devastated after learning that 48 hospital staff accessed victims' records without justification. An audit by University Hospitals of Liverpool Group identified t…
medpagetoday.comscience63 days ago
NHS Approves Durvalumab for Treatment of Resectable Stomach Cancer
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved the immunotherapy drug durvalumab, also known as Imfinzi and made by AstraZeneca, for use by the NHS in adults with stomach cancer that has not spread extensively and can be surgically removed. An estimated 1,500…
The Independentworld63 days ago
NHS Approves Two Treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved nusinersen and risdiplam for routine NHS use in England. The treatments were previously available only through a special access scheme. Muscular Dystrophy UK reports that the therapies have enabled 73 children wit…
order-order.comworld65 days ago
UK Sickness Absence Rate Stable at 4.4 Days per Worker in 2025, ONS Data Shows
Office for National Statistics data published on May 12, 2026, showed 148.8 million working days lost to sickness or injury last year, nearly 10 million more than pre-pandemic levels. Average sickness absence stood at 4.4 days per worker, unchanged from 2024 but above 2019.
The Bbcworld66 days ago
NHS Trust Settles Claim Over Stillbirth at Luton Hospital and Agrees Earlier Caesarean Would Likely Have Saved Baby
Lauryn and Andrew McCready lost their daughter Lois at Luton and Dunstable Hospital in September 2023 after a series of care failures during labour. An NHS investigation identified multiple errors including delayed caesarean section and inadequate monitoring. The couple settled a…
ispreview.co.ukfinance66 days ago
NHS England Grants External Staff Unlimited Access to Identifiable Patient Data
NHS England has given external staff from companies including Palantir unlimited access to identifiable patient data. The access relates to work on a part of its flagship data platform. The development was reported by the Financial Times.
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nbcnews.comfinance67 days ago
Patients Receive Cancer and Other Serious Diagnoses via NHS App and Phone Calls
Patients have learned they have cancer and other serious conditions including Parkinson's disease and chronic kidney disease through the NHS app, video consultations and telephone calls. Campaigners have accused the NHS of failing in its duty of care by not delivering such diagno…
The Guardianscience67 days ago
England GPs and Hospitals Required to Share Data for Single Patient Records
Legislation to be announced in the King’s Speech on Wednesday will require GPs and hospitals in England to share patient data to create a single patient record for each person. The move forms part of a £10bn digitisation programme for the health service. Officials said the record…
The Bbcworld69 days ago
Mothers Share Experiences With Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder
One hundred mothers have formed a campaign group to highlight placenta accreta spectrum, a life-threatening pregnancy condition. The group is calling for improved awareness, diagnosis and maternity care after many reported being undiagnosed before delivery. Action for Accreta rel…
The Independentworld70 days ago
NHS England to Roll Out Givinostat for Eligible Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Givinostat will become available to around 530 eligible patients in England with Duchenne muscular dystrophy following a commercial agreement between its manufacturer and NHS England. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence confirmed the decision after the company r…
The Independentworld70 days ago
NHS Cancer Nurses Exposed to Hazardous Drugs With Current PPE, Investigation Finds
A joint investigation by The Independent and Channel 4 News has found that NHS cancer nurses received only plastic aprons and gloves when handling hazardous drugs linked to miscarriage and infertility. The NHS West Midlands Cancer Alliance warned of risks including birth defects…