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Medical professionals describe the impact of this year's heatwaves on Britain's healthcare system as 'horrific, horrendous, unbearable, unsafe,' pushing NHS staff and patients to their limits in hospitals built for a cooler climate.
A man reportedly refused to allow a non-white sonographer to scan his pregnant wife, an incident highlighted as a poll reveals a 'noticeable' increase in xenophobic and racist comments towards NHS staff over the past 18 months.
An investigation has been launched at a Cambridge hospital after up to 40 NHS staff members reportedly accessed the medical records of a three-year-old boy who was injured in a crocodile attack. The probe aims to determine if privacy protocols were breached.
Israel announced it will open its first embassy in Slovenia, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations. This development follows the new Slovenian government's decision to remove the Palestinian flag from its premises.
A hospital trust has admitted that NHS staff inappropriately accessed the medical records of victims in Southport. The affected individuals were not informed of this data breach for nearly two years after the incident occurred.
Helplines established for Martha's Rule have received more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff. This indicates significant engagement and concern among healthcare professionals regarding the new patient safety initiative.
Health leaders warn that a shortage of rehabilitation care staff in the NHS is failing stroke patients and limiting their chances of recovery, with data showing limited access to rehab both in and out of hospital.
Key findings from a new Covid report criticize the 'stay at home' advice and deem the rules implemented during the pandemic as too tough, highlighting failures in patient care and risks to NHS staff.
Health service’s 2025 staff survey found that one in seven had experienced violence from patients or the public Hundreds of thousands of NHS staff have been attacked, harassed, bullied, or subject to…
Nurses and other staff within the National Health Service are set to receive a 3.3% pay increase, a move the government says demonstrates its commitment to the workforce, despite criticism from unions.
Minister Adonis Georgiadis has strongly condemned an attack on a nurse at the Red Cross Hospital, stating, 'Hands off the NHS staff.' The incident has sparked outrage and calls for greater protection for healthcare workers.
A UK Covid inquiry has found that the government wasted nearly £10 billion on personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic, with procurement flaws and inadequate stockpiles leaving NHS staff poorly protected. The inquiry highlighted vast sums squandered by the Johnson government in its scramble to secure PPE.
A survey by Unison has revealed a concerning picture of 'dangerous and dilapidated' conditions within NHS facilities, with staff reporting widespread issues including leaking sewage, rat infestations, and bedbugs.
A report by Lord Mann, which examined antisemitism within the NHS, recommends that staff should be banned from wearing political badges as one of several measures.
A hospital trust has admitted that NHS staff inappropriately accessed the medical records of victims from the Southport incident. This breach of privacy has raised serious concerns about data protection.
Palantir is working to transform English healthcare with its software, but senior NHS staff are divided on its practical benefits, describing it as 'not terrible, not revolutionary'.
NHS staff are boycotting Palantir's data platform due to ethical concerns, following a £330 million contract awarded to the controversial US tech group. This comes as an MP previously rejected Palantir's claim that criticism of the NHS England data deal was 'ideologically motivated'.
NHS staff told to ask men if they were born male before X-rays The Times
Aria's parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
An ombudsman found that NHS staff in Birmingham inappropriately used a teen to relay critical information to her deaf mother about her father's serious condition.
Following a reported rise in racist abuse against NHS staff, readers are advocating for a stricter policy, suggesting that patients who abuse staff should be refused treatment.
The UK Covid inquiry revealed that a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic endangered NHS staff and patients, despite the government spending billions to secure supplies in a strained global market.
NHS clinicians are routinely battling a surge of misinformation about dietary supplements, such as turmeric and St John’s wort, which is being spread on social media platforms. A cancer charity highlights that dispelling these falsehoods has become a common task for healthcare professionals.
A new report suggests that NHS staff should be prohibited from wearing pro-Palestinian badges while on duty. The recommendation aims to address concerns regarding political displays within the healthcare setting.
The Nottingham killer was reportedly discharged from NHS care after staff were unable to locate him, raising questions about the oversight and management of his case. This revelation highlights potential systemic failures in his treatment prior to the attacks.
Thousands of NHS staff across England are facing job cuts as multiple NHS trusts are being asked to make cost savings wherever possible due to a severe funding crisis.
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.
NHS staff have reportedly been instructed to ask men if they were born male before conducting X-rays, raising questions about new protocols.
Thousands of NHS workers were pursued by debt collectors after salary overpayments, the BBC finds.