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NHS Staff Unaware of C. Diff Hygiene Steps

Research shows nearly 80% of NHS staff lack knowledge on preventing C. diff, a fatal stomach bug causing 18,000 UK infections yearly. Experts call for urgent action on testing and awareness.

Doctor: You're brushing your teeth wrong

An NHS doctor warns brushing after breakfast damages enamel. Discover the correct timing for morning and evening brushing to protect against tooth decay.

GP: Unwashed Water Bottles Can Cause Illness

A UK GP warns that failing to wash your reusable water bottle daily can lead to stomach bugs causing diarrhoea and vomiting. Discover essential gym hygiene tips to stay healthy.

Over 1,200 UK pubs fail food hygiene standards

Exclusive audit reveals 1,224 British pubs, bars and nightclubs failed food hygiene inspections, with major chains like BrewDog and Toby Carvery on the list. Check your local venue's rating now.

Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive

A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.

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.

Don Ciccio's zero-star food hygiene rating shock

Exclusive: Popular Italian restaurant Don Ciccio in Westminster faces damning food hygiene report with zero-star rating and 'major improvement necessary' verdict from inspectors.

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

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.

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 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.

NHS staff fury over parking charge increases

NHS workers across Britain are expressing outrage as hospital trusts implement controversial parking fee increases, adding financial pressure to healthcare heroes already struggling with cost-of-living crisis.

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