Hospital patients collapsing while out of sight on corridors, NHS watchdog says Health Services Safety Investigations Body says using corridors, stores and gyms as care areas poses serious risks The Guardian - UK · Jan 8
NHS went ahead with 95 per cent of hospital appointments during doctors’ strike An average of 19,120 resident doctors were on strike each day over five days in December The Independent UK · Jan 6
NHS Online to offer video appointments for nine common conditions NHS Online will initially provide support for conditions, including endometriosis, when it launches next year The Independent UK · Jan 5
NHS England urged to introduce external second opinion when dismissing staff Narinder Kapur proposes ‘Amin’s rule’ named after Amin Abdullah who killed himself after losing his job The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
Free Chickenpox Jabs Start Across UK as NHS Adds Vaccine to Routine Childhood Schedule NHS launches free chickenpox vaccine programme today, protecting 500,000 UK children annually through MMRV jab whilst saving families £150. International Business Times UK · Jan 3
Chickenpox vaccine to be rolled out on NHS for first time Youngsters across the UK will now be offered the vaccine along with the MMR jab, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella Evening Standard · Jan 2
Top doctor says NHS ‘not out of danger yet’ amid cold weather warning The whole of England has been placed under an amber cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
NHS under ‘extraordinary pressure’ as amber cold alerts issued for all England Hospitals brace for new year surge in sick patients as temperatures plummet and with 95% of beds full The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
Full list of the common ailments people went to A&E for – and the numbers behind them The data was released by NHS England The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
How millions of people go to A&E for minor problems like a headache or blocked nose A&E medics have treated nearly 1.9 million cases of headache in the past five years The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Millions seeking help for minor ailments in England’s A&Es Health officials have warned of a ‘tidal wave’ of winter illnesses in English hospitals. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
Midwife leading Nottingham maternity inquiry charging NHS up to £26,000 a month Exclusive: Donna Ockenden paid highly for advice in relation to the biggest review of maternity failings in NHS history The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
Officials warn against using AI chatbots when seeking mental health support ‘During the festive period, I know Christmas can affect mental health in lots of different ways’ The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
People in poorest areas of England ‘more likely to need emergency care for lung conditions’ Analysis finds those from most deprived backgrounds almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory conditions The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025 NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as doctors enter final days of strike Resident doctors will return to work at 7am on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025 Long waits and ‘unacceptable’ lack of data at NHS gender clinics in England, review finds Impossible to judge safety or effectiveness as adult clinics not systematically recording outcomes, Dr David Levy finds
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025 Adult gender clinics could have 15-year wait lists without improvement – review The Levy review visited nine clinics since it was formally launched in July last year to look at their effectiveness, safety and stability.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Adult gender clinics could have 15-year wait lists, new report warns Dr David Levy described services as "falling down", citing extensive delays, inconsistent evaluations, and a critical lack of data
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Child intensive care cases rise as superflu cases flood hospitals Number of patients admitted to hospital for flu has hit a record for this time of year, NHS data shows
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025 Stay at home if you have flu symptoms, experts urge amid fears of second surge NHS England on high alert as admissions reach all-time high for this time of year
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Flu cases may be ‘starting to settle’ in some areas, NHS chief says Sir Jim Mackey gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Caesareans overtake natural vaginal births in England for first time, NHS data finds 45% of births were through C-sections, 44% through natural vaginal births and 11% assisted with forceps or ventouse
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 C-section deliveries more common than ‘natural’ births for first time New NHS data revealed 45 per cent of births in England were through Caesareans last year
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Strike set to cost NHS £250m, Streeting says as doctors hit the picket line It comes amid warnings of a ‘superflu’ sweeping the nation, with flu cases in hospitals in England at a record level for this time of year
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 More patients ‘to feel strike impact’ as hospitals grapple with record flu cases Hospitals have been told to aim to deliver 95% of usual activity during the strike.