Category : NHS


Second correction to nurse tribunal ruling issued

A second corrected version of the employment tribunal ruling for nurse Sandie Peggie has been issued, prompting criticism from Scottish Conservatives. Discover the details of the case and the ongoing legal battle.

Law Aims to Halt $207M in Improper Medicaid Payments

A watchdog report reveals over $207 million in Medicaid payments were made for deceased individuals. New legislation could curb this persistent issue by mandating regular audits. Discover the proposed fix.

Shorten Your Cold Without Medication

New research confirms nasal saline irrigation can reduce cold duration by up to four days, curb antibiotic use, and lower viral spread. Learn the ancient, evidence-based technique.

Chef's Secret for Perfectly Crispy Christmas Roasties

A top chef reveals his two-step method for the crispiest roast potatoes this Christmas. Parboil, chill overnight, then roast in goose fat for a guaranteed golden crunch. Learn the simple trick now!

Toe blister leads to leg amputation in 24 hours

Mike Jones, 43, lost his leg below the knee just a day after seeing a GP for a blister. The security consultant and carer now faces a financial crisis and urges others to seek medical help promptly.

Free NHS Care for Care Leavers Until Age 25 Announced

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces free prescriptions, dental and eye care for care leavers until 25. New measures aim to tackle the stark inequalities faced by young adults leaving the care system.

NHS Tayside reported to police over destroyed logbooks

Two victims of disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel have reported NHS Tayside to police after it destroyed 40 theatre logbooks. The board had been issued a 'Do Not Destroy' order. Read the latest on the scandal.

Scotland's NHS weight-loss drug cost hits £18.7m

Prescriptions for obesity drugs like Ozempic in Scotland have more than doubled, costing the NHS nearly £18.7m. Explore the impact of the nation's weight crisis on public health spending.

Lucas's first healthy Christmas after transplant

Lucas Lesley, 11, celebrates his first Christmas out of hospital after a liver transplant. Over 8,000 people, including 250 children, await transplants. Join the NHS Organ Donor Register.

My Weirdest Christmas: A Sheffield A&E Mercy Dash

A family's Christmas Day turned into a life-saving dash to A&E in Sheffield when a friend's condition deteriorated rapidly. Discover the story of festive tinsel, heroic nurses, and a punctured lung.

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