Health chiefs warn England's emergency departments are swamped by thousands of non-urgent cases like hiccups and blocked noses, with junior doctor strikes set to worsen the winter crisis. Learn how to use NHS services wisely.
A damning investigation reveals record-breaking 12-hour A&E trolley waits have soared, with over 452,000 patients affected this year. Experts warn of a systemic failure putting lives at risk this winter.
Luxury transfer experts reveal a simple trick to get your luggage first at baggage claim. Learn how to potentially beat the festive airport crowds without spending extra.
A 13-month-old Birmingham baby suffered a heart attack and lost his tongue after mistaking caustic soda for milk. His family is now fundraising for life-changing surgery.
A major NHS trust has declared a critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients facing 12-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside hospitals.
Scotland's NHS faces a devastating triple-threat as emergency department waiting times hit unprecedented levels, hundreds of operations face cancellation, and chronic bed-blocking cripples hospital capacity across the nation.
Shocking scenes at a Scottish League Two match as Queens Park defender Alex Bannon suffers catastrophic knee injury, then endures ten-hour ambulance wait lying on freezing pitch until 1am.
A mother's mental health breakdown led to shocking acts of desperation as she consumed cigarettes from an ashtray and drank hand sanitiser while waiting for NHS help.
Shocking new data reveals thousands of older patients are being treated in hospital corridors for hours, with some waiting up to 24 hours for proper care as NHS emergency services buckle under pressure.
A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.
Major Bristol hospitals have declared a rare critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients experiencing 'very long waits' and all beds occupied across the healthcare system.
ITV's resident GP Dr Amir Khan exposes the brutal truth about patients receiving treatment in hospital corridors as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures.
A critical incident investigation is underway after a stroke patient waited nearly 10 hours for an ambulance in Hounslow, raising serious concerns about NHS emergency response times and patient safety.
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Exclusive investigation reveals how dangerously long NHS waiting times are jeopardising patient safety, with mini-stroke victims facing potentially catastrophic delays in emergency care.
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.
A United Airlines flight from Vegas to Virginia made an urgent emergency landing after the pilot suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, with passengers praising the calm response of cabin crew.
Shocking NHS survey reveals corridor care has become standard practice in hospitals across Britain, with patients treated in cupboards and store rooms as emergency departments reach breaking point.
A three-month-old baby endured a horrific 12-hour wait in A&E with suspected sepsis while doctors repeatedly dismissed his parents' concerns about his purple feet and deteriorating condition at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Exclusive: NHS England has launched an urgent investigation after former footballer Colin Flatts died following a 15-hour ambulance wait, sparking outrage and calls for emergency service reform.
A Woolworths employee's heroic actions and rapid response averted potential disaster when a customer suffered a serious medical emergency in-store, showcasing remarkable presence of mind.
New NHS Scotland data exposes alarming deterioration in emergency care performance, with nearly half of A&E patients facing dangerous waiting times as health service struggles under pressure.
A heavily pregnant woman's desperate plea for help after vomiting blood exposes critical gaps in NHS emergency care as patients face dangerous delays and misdiagnoses.
A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Canada after a female passenger suffered a medical emergency and died, sparking an investigation into in-flight medical incidents.
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