Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
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Former Doctor Charged with Assaulting 38 Patients
Nathaniel Spencer faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on patients, including children, at two Midlands hospitals. The CPS authorised prosecution after a complex police investigation.
Ex-Doctor Charged with 38 Patient Sex Assaults
Former doctor Nathaniel Spencer faces 32 charges for alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients at two Midlands hospitals between 2017 and 2021. Read the full details.
Doctor charged with 13 sex attacks on patients
A doctor faces 13 charges of sexual assault against patients at a London hospital. The alleged attacks occurred between 2019 and 2023. Read the full story.
Ex-missionary charged with child sex abuse in Haiti
A former Ohio missionary faces federal charges for sexually abusing four minors in Haiti over 17 years. Read the full investigation into the case and its impact.
Man charged over alleged grooming of mother for child access
A 46-year-old Queensland man faces court accused of grooming a mother in the Philippines to gain sexual access to her 12 and 16-year-old daughters. Read the full details of the AFP investigation.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
NHS Tayside Staff Face Charges Over Destroyed Documents
Staff at NHS Tayside could face criminal charges after destroying theatre logbooks linked to rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel, despite a formal preservation order. Read the latest developments.
Man City 115 charges verdict 'imminent' says ex-advisor
A verdict on Manchester City's 115 Premier League charges could be revealed before Christmas, according to a former club advisor. Get the latest on the long-running saga.
BBC expert's prescription warning for under-60s
BBC's Paul Lewis urges under-60s in England to check for free NHS prescriptions as Chancellor freezes charges. Discover if you qualify for exemptions or a Prepayment Certificate.
NHS prescription fees frozen for second consecutive year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes NHS prescription charges at £9.90 for second year, saving patients £12 million. Campaigners call for complete abolition of 'unfair health tax'.
Man City Verdict Delayed as Premier League Debate Intensifies
The Premier League's verdict on Manchester City's 115 financial charges faces further delays amid an intensifying internal debate over Chair Alison Brittain's future. Discover the latest developments.
Nationwide Explains Overdraft Charges and 28-Day Notice
Nationwide Building Society clarifies its overdraft fees, including 39.9% interest and a 28-day notice period. Discover how to manage your account and avoid unexpected charges.
Man City 115 Charges: Verdict Imminent by 2025
Manchester City awaits the verdict on 115 Premier League financial charges. The bombshell decision, expected before end of 2025, could reshape English football. Read the latest.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
NHS Free Prescription Expansion for Millions
The NHS is set to expand free prescription access to millions more patients in what's being hailed as the biggest healthcare reform in decades. Discover who qualifies and when changes take effect.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
Pregnant British teen cleared in Georgia drug case
Exclusive: 19-year-old Bella Culley, seven months pregnant, finally flies home to Britain after Georgian authorities drop drug charges in dramatic U-turn following international pressure.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
48 Conditions That Qualify for Free NHS Prescriptions
Discover the comprehensive list of 48 health conditions that could make you eligible for free NHS prescriptions in England, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds annually on essential medications.
Alabama Football Star Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Arrested
Former Alabama Crimson Tide standout Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., son of NFL veteran Dre Kirkpatrick, faces multiple felony charges including illegal firearm possession and drug offences after dramatic arrest in Tuscaloosa.
Free Prescriptions: Who Qualifies Without Paying
Millions of Britons could be missing out on free NHS prescriptions they're entitled to. Discover if you're among those who qualify without paying the £9.90 charge.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis
Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme
A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.
NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients
New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.
NHS Hospital Parking Fees Branded 'Sick Tax'
Patients and visitors are being hit with exorbitant parking fees at NHS hospitals across the UK, with some paying up to £30 per day - sparking calls for government intervention.
NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists
Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.
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