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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NHS pays £450k in race discrimination tribunal case
A senior NHS professor wins nearly £450,000 after being sacked over 'laughable' bullying claims. The tribunal found 'glaring flaws' and evidence of discrimination. Read the full report.
NHS flu jab crisis as staff uptake plummets before Christmas
Alarming data reveals fewer than one in ten frontline NHS staff are vaccinated against flu at some trusts, as health bosses warn of a record outbreak and looming doctors' strike. Urgent action is needed.
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.
Hospital worker took anaesthetic gas for sleep
A Doncaster hospital worker was found asleep after self-administering anaesthetic gas during a night shift. The tribunal heard he was 'desperate for sleep' after working 70-hour weeks. Read the full story.
Cancer patient left in agony at under-fire NHS trust
A cancer patient describes being left in excruciating pain for hours after surgery at Salford Royal Hospital, part of a trust criticised by the CQC for severe staff shortages. Share your experience.
NHS Pay Row: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Debate
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts after a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a teacher highlights the vast pay gap within the public sector. Share your views.
ATO Call Centre Crisis: Staff Conditions Under Fire
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking working conditions at outsourced ATO call centres, with 125% staff turnover and major service quality concerns. Discover the full story.
Record exodus of overseas doctors from UK NHS
A record 4,880 overseas-trained doctors left the UK in 2024, a 26% rise, with NHS leaders blaming anti-migrant sentiment. Read the full analysis of this crisis.
50,000 nurses may quit UK over immigration plans
New government immigration proposals could trigger an exodus of up to 50,000 nurses from the NHS, deepening the healthcare workforce crisis and threatening patient safety.
NHS Privatisation: 6.15 Million Private Procedures
Exclusive: Private sector delivered 6.15 million NHS appointments, tests and operations this year, raising fears of NHS privatisation and staff shortages. Read the full investigation.
NHS nurses face panic attacks and burnout crisis
Shocking RCN survey reveals two-thirds of nurses work while sick due to staffing shortages. Discover the human cost of the NHS crisis and what's being done.
Two-Thirds of UK Nurses Work While Sick
A Royal College of Nursing survey reveals 66% of nurses work while unwell due to understaffing and stress. Urgent investment is needed to protect staff and patient care.
Hundreds of NHS staff win improved terms after strike
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
Rail staff hero discharged after Huntingdon stabbing
LNER staff member Samir Zitouni, credited with saving multiple lives during a mass stabbing, has been discharged from hospital. Read his incredible story of bravery and recovery.
NHS doctors' five-day strike begins amid staff cuts warning
Thousands of resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, with health leaders warning of potential NHS staff and service cuts. Discover the full impact.
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.
Australian surgeon reveals NHS hospital crisis
An Australian surgeon reveals alarming conditions in NHS hospitals, describing overwhelmed staff and systemic failures during his UK placement.
NHS racism crisis: 1 in 3 staff face patient abuse
Exclusive NHS survey reveals disturbing levels of racism against healthcare staff, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for urgent action to protect workers.
NHS Staff Face Shocking Racism - Streeting Demands Action
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals alarming racism within NHS as staff report discrimination from patients and colleagues. Exclusive investigation exposes systemic issues affecting healthcare workers.
NHS staff face '70s-style racism epidemic
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking levels of racist abuse against NHS workers, comparing current hostility to darkest periods of 1970s and 80s Britain.
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.
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
Rail unions demand safety overhaul after train stabbings
Following the shocking knife attack on a Cambridgeshire train, rail unions are calling for enhanced protection for both staff and passengers amid growing safety concerns across UK's rail network.
Dr Amir Khan's prescription to save the NHS
GP and TV star Dr Amir Khan reveals his medically-proven plan to rescue the struggling NHS, addressing waiting lists, staff shortages and patient care in exclusive interview.
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 Boss Faces Probe Over Trans Colleague Changing Room Row
An NHS manager faces investigation after a large-bodied transgender colleague allegedly made female staff feel uncomfortable in a shared changing facility, raising questions about workplace policies and women's safety.
NHS lawyers blocking patient safety reforms - Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals NHS lawyers are obstructing crucial patient safety improvements, warning the health service must embrace reform or face continued decline.
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.
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