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St Bart's Hospital North Wing closed after flooding

London's historic St Bartholomew's Hospital has temporarily closed its North Wing to visitors after significant flooding caused damage to electrical systems, though patient care continues uninterrupted.

Aged Care Patients Blocking Thousands of Hospital Beds

A shocking new report reveals Australia's healthcare system is at breaking point as aged care and disability patients occupy hospital beds for months, costing taxpayers millions and delaying urgent care.

Children face 12-hour A&E waits in NHS crisis

Shocking new data reveals children are facing dangerously long waits in NHS emergency departments, with some young patients waiting over 12 hours for treatment as hospitals struggle with unprecedented demand.

NHS Volunteering Support Collapses in New Poll

Exclusive YouGov polling reveals collapsing public confidence in NHS volunteering as government faces mounting criticism over healthcare crisis management and staffing shortages.

Labour's NHS Reforms: Visionary or Vague?

As the Labour government unveils sweeping NHS reforms, experts and insiders question the lack of a concrete delivery plan. This analysis examines the funding, staffing, and logistical challenges threatening to derail the ambitious health service overhaul.

NHS Exodus: 1 in 3 GPs Leave Traditional Surgeries

A major study uncovers a staffing crisis as over 30% of UK GPs have left NHS surgeries for private practice, academia, or other roles, raising alarm over patient access and service sustainability.

NHS Maternity Services in Crisis, Warn Midwives

The Royal College of Midwives issues a stark warning to the Health Secretary, revealing dangerous staffing shortages and a system pushed to the brink, putting mothers and babies at risk across England.

NHS Corridor Care: 1 in 5 Patients in Hallways

A shocking CQC survey exposes the severe overcrowding in NHS England, with 20% of inpatients receiving treatment in corridors and non-clinical areas, highlighting a deepening hospital crisis.

California National Park Rangers Form Historic Union

In a landmark move for US public lands, rangers and staff across California's iconic national parks have voted to unionise, demanding action on low wages, staff shortages, and soaring living costs.

Shropshire's £312m NHS Hospital Rebuild In Crisis

A critical £312 million NHS hospital transformation in Shropshire faces collapse after government housing targets were dramatically reduced, threatening a decade of planning and leaving health services in crisis.

NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High

Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.

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