Category : Hospitals


Gran loses fingers and toes after flu-like bug turns septic

A grandmother's life was turned upside down after a suspected case of sepsis, initially mistaken for flu, led to the amputation of all her fingers and toes. This harrowing story highlights the critical importance of recognising sepsis symptoms early.

Man hospitalised after XL Bully attack in Essex

An Essex man is fighting infection in hospital after his own XL Bully dog mauled him in a brutal street attack, prompting an emergency police response. The incident raises further concerns about the banned breed.

Teen killed, two critical in Mackay car crash

A community is in mourning after a 19-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway near Mackay. Two other young men are fighting for their lives in a Brisbane hospital as police launch an investigation into the tragic incident.

New Food Allergies Rising: Goat's Milk, Pine Nuts Risks

A leading immunologist reveals a surge in novel food allergies in UK adults, identifying unexpected culprits like buckwheat, goat's milk, and pine nuts. Discover the symptoms and why this trend is concerning experts.

Doctor struck off for sexual act during patient surgery

A senior anaesthetist at Tameside Hospital has been removed from the medical register after engaging in a sexual act with a patient while she was sedated for an operation. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service found Dr. Rauf Ahmad guilty of serious m

Woman mauled by Rottweiler outside Sydney hospital

A woman has been hospitalised with severe injuries after a vicious Rottweiler attack outside St Mary's Hospital in Sydney. Police are investigating the incident which has sparked serious safety concerns.

Hospital froze 4-year-old's body without mother's consent

A grieving mother was forced to wait five days to hold her four-year-old daughter after a hospital froze the child's body without parental permission. The heartbroken family demands answers from NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust.

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.

Emergency at Parliament After Scaffolding Fall

A major emergency response unfolded at the Houses of Parliament after an individual fell from scaffolding. Read the latest on the incident and the condition of the person involved.

NHS Rolls Out 'Martha's Rule' For Patient Safety

The NHS is implementing 'Martha's Rule' nationwide, giving patients and families the right to an urgent second opinion if their condition deteriorates, following the tragic death of 13-year-old Martha Mills.

Martha's Rule Now Active in Every English Hospital

In a major victory for patient safety, Martha's Rule is now fully operational across all acute NHS hospitals in England, giving families a direct lifeline to a rapid review if their concerns are not being heard.

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalised Following Health Emergency

Rudy Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York and personal lawyer to Donald Trump, has been hospitalised following a sudden health emergency. The 80-year-old was admitted to a hospital in the Dominican Republic, sparking concerns about his wellbeing.

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