Life-saving overdose drug to be more accessible
The UK government plans to make the overdose-reversal drug naloxone more widely available in homeless shelters and public areas. A new consultation aims to save lives amid rising opioid deaths.
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AI Predicts A&E Demand to Cut NHS Winter Waiting Times
NHS hospitals in England are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict busy periods in A&E departments, allowing for better staff and bed planning to reduce waiting times this winter. Discover how data is transforming emergency care.
AI Tool Helps NHS Cut A&E Waiting Times
A new AI forecasting tool is being used by NHS hospitals to predict emergency department demand, aiming to reduce waiting times and improve resource planning during the busy winter period.
Sydney Legionnaires' Alert After Three Hospitalised
Health authorities in Sydney issue urgent Legionnaires' disease warning after three people hospitalised. Symptoms include fever and severe pneumonia. Learn the risks.
Melissa Suffield's 2-Year Mystery Illness & £20K SIBO Fight
Former EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield reveals her two-year struggle with SIBO, leading to dramatic weight loss, anxiety, and £20,000 in medical bills. Read her candid story.
Ex-EastEnders star's 3 stone weight loss from SIBO battle
Former EastEnders actress Melissa Suffield reveals her two-year battle with SIBO, an illness that caused her to lose over three stone and £20,000 in search of a cure. Read her powerful body positivity message.
Ex-paramedic struck off for lying now works in NHS hospital
Natalie Twomey, struck off as a paramedic for dishonesty, is now a healthcare support worker in an NHS hospital while training to be a nurse. Discover the full story.
Widow with MND backs assisted dying after husband's death
Barbara Shooter, diagnosed with motor neurone disease after her husband's assisted death in Switzerland, supports new UK bill. She condemns Lords' 'filibustering' tactics.
Wayne Lineker leaves hospital after 7-week pneumonia battle
Wayne Lineker reveals his terrifying near-death experience with pneumonia, which forced him to spend Christmas in hospital. The 63-year-old is now finally home and recovering.
Ian Rush Recounts Terrifying 'Superflu' Ordeal
Liverpool FC icon Ian Rush reveals how a severe 'superflu' attack left him fearing for his life. He praises fiancée Carol Anthony for her crucial support during the health crisis. Read his full story.
MRSA infection 'ate face' after car crash reconstruction
Vanessa Carter's facial reconstruction after a 2004 crash was almost destroyed by a drug-resistant MRSA infection. Her decade-long fight highlights the global antibiotic resistance crisis. Read her warning.
Mum diagnosed with Addison's after sleeping through son's birthday
A Scottish mum's extreme fatigue, including sleeping for 24 hours, led to a life-threatening Addison's disease diagnosis after years of being told she had anxiety. Read her fight for answers.
NHS defies Supreme Court on single-sex spaces
English hospitals are allowing trans patients into single-sex spaces, contradicting a Supreme Court ruling. Ministers are yet to decide on new guidance, leaving policy in limbo.
NHS: 3 symptoms to tell a cold from flu
As a 'super flu' circulates, the NHS highlights three crucial differences between a cold and influenza. Learn the signs to protect your health this winter.
New Remote Eye Tech Cuts NHS Waiting Lists
A revolutionary remote diagnostic tool, Aetheia, is being rolled out across the UK to tackle long NHS eye care waiting lists. The technology allows high-quality assessments from anywhere, promising faster treatment for thousands.
Paramedic struck off after Facebook lie exposed
A London paramedic has been removed from the register after fabricating a family illness for a day off, with her deception uncovered by her sister's social media posts. Read the full story of the tribunal's findings.
Paramedic struck off after Facebook photo exposes lie
A London paramedic has been removed from the register after faking a family emergency to get a day off, later caught by festive Facebook photos. Read the full story of deceit and dismissal.
Wayne Lineker Recovers from Severe Pneumonia Ordeal
Entrepreneur Wayne Lineker shares his recovery after a severe second bout of pneumonia forced him to spend Christmas Day in Basildon Hospital. Read his health battle story.
Paramedic struck off for dishonesty after fake sick leave
A London paramedic has been struck off for 'deliberate dishonesty' after faking a family emergency to get off work, later being caught by her sister's social media. Read the full investigation.
Wrong body cremated after NHS hospital mix-up in Glasgow
A grieving family cremated a stranger's body after a mortuary blunder at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. NHS bosses apologise as a major investigation is launched. Read the full report.
Common toilet habit may cause bladder damage
A doctor reveals why going to the loo 'just in case' could harm your bladder health. Learn the correct habits and drinks to avoid for better long-term wellbeing.
Wrong body cremated in Glasgow hospital error
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated, causing two families significant distress. A full investigation is underway.
NHS apologises after wrong body cremated in Glasgow
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches a full investigation after a body was wrongly released from a mortuary, leading to the cremation of the wrong person. Read the full story.
Father's 3-Year Fight with NHS Over Son's Tragic Death
Haroon Rashid from Sheffield claims catastrophic NHS failings led to his five-year-old son Ayaan's death in 2023. He describes a three-year battle for answers as 'fighting a mafia'. Read his full story.
NHS apologises after wrong body cremated in Glasgow
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches investigation after a body was wrongly released from a mortuary. The error was discovered only after cremation. Read the full story.
Wrong body cremated after NHS mortuary mix-up in Glasgow
A full investigation is underway after a body was wrongly released and cremated due to a mortuary error at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Read the full report.
UK's foreign doctor reliance double the Western average
New OECD data reveals 38.3% of the UK's medical staff are foreign-trained, far exceeding the Western norm. Experts warn of training bottlenecks and call for a new balance. Read the full analysis.
Wrong body cremated in Glasgow hospital mortuary mix-up
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde suspends staff and launches investigation after a body was cremated by mistake at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital due to human error.
NHS at risk as overseas doctors shun 'hostile' UK
The leader of Britain's 220,000 doctors warns anti-migrant rhetoric is creating a 'hostile environment', risking an NHS collapse as overseas staff leave. Read the full report.
NHS Apologises After Wrong Body Cremated in Glasgow
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches investigation after a body was wrongly released from a mortuary, leading to the cremation of the wrong person. Read the full story.
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