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The Guardianscience7 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.ukworld8 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.orgworld10 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.comworld11 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.compolitics11 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.comworld13 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.comworld13 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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nationalpost.comscience17 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.
investmentexecutive.comscience17 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.
Al Jazeeraworld17 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.orgpolitics17 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.
thesouthafrican.comscience18 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.
news.sky.comscience18 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.
BBC Newsworld20 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.comscience22 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 Newsworld23 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 Timesscience27 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.
world31 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.nzfinance31 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.ukworld33 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 Bbcworld33 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.comworld35 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.ukscience35 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.ukpolitics37 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.comscience38 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 Independentworld38 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.comworld40 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 Bbcworld41 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.ukfinance41 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.comfinance42 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 Guardianscience42 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 Bbcworld44 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 Independentworld45 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 Independentworld45 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…
The Guardianscience46 days ago
Opera Singer Reports Improved Hearing After Double Cochlear Implants
A London opera singer who concealed her deafness for over 30 years underwent double cochlear implants in 2019. She stated the procedure restored her hearing and improved her quality of life. A nationwide trial is now evaluating bilateral implants for adults to potentially expand…
GB Newsfinance47 days ago
Over One Million UK Asthma Patients Now Use Combination Inhalers
More than one million asthma patients in Britain have switched to combination inhalers, outnumbering those using traditional blue reliever inhalers for the first time. The change follows 2024 guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommending these d…
GB Newsfinance48 days ago
Analysis Finds 23% of NHS Hospital Sites in England Have EV Chargers
Analysis by online car retailer Cinch reveals that 77 percent of 2,901 NHS hospital sites in England have no electric vehicle charging facilities. The North East and Yorkshire region leads with 1,098 chargers, while others lag behind. This comes amid UK's push for electric vehicl…
The Timesscience48 days ago
NHS Rolls Out One-Minute Injection for Key Cancer Drug, Cutting Treatment Time
The UK's National Health Service is introducing an injectable form of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, reducing administration time from up to two hours via intravenous drip to under a minute. This change affects treatment for 14 types of cancer and could benefit about 14,00…
swissinfo.chworld51 days ago
Medicine Shortages in England Impact Patients and Pharmacies
Patients in England are facing difficulties obtaining essential medications for conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and heart problems due to supply issues. Pharmacies are experiencing financial losses from rising global prices and reimbursement challenges. Governme…
news.sky.comworld54 days ago
Birmingham Hospital Pilot Shows Small Reduction in Miscarriage Rates After One Prior Loss
A pilot at Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital offers earlier checks and treatments after miscarriages, showing a small reduction in rates. Researchers estimate it could prevent 10,000 miscarriages yearly if adopted across England's NHS. The government is considering wider i…
Mike Burdett from CROMER, UK / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)business56 days ago
Dozens of MPs Oppose Health Secretary's New NHS Drug Payment Powers
Dozens of MPs have expressed opposition to a health secretary's decision to gain authority over NHS drug pricing. The move involves overriding an institute's judgments on cost-effectiveness amid concerns about legality and potential benefits to pharmaceutical companies. Critics i…
fastcompany.comfinance57 days ago
FOI Data: 41 of 85 UK NHS Trusts Employ Advanced Practitioners in Doctor Roles
New research from freedom of information requests reveals that 41 out of responding UK hospital Trusts and Boards are using non-doctors, known as Advanced Practitioners, to plug gaps in doctors' rotas. The British Medical Association highlighted patient safety concerns through st…