The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Breast cancer screening uptake at its lowest point in history

Screening figures an ‘alarming’ reminder of the devastating impacts of the pandemic on breast cancer, expert warns

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

NHS issues new 'ground-breaking' sickle cell treatment on first patients

Crizanlizumab, is the first new treatment for sickle cell disease in over two decades

Liverpool Echo · Feb 24, 2022

Ambulance service bosses highlight 'real and present' cyber security threat to the NHS after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Execs at the North East Ambulance Service have reflected on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a heightened risk of an NHS cyber-attack.

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2022

John Swinney: Omicron wave came close to ‘tipping over’ NHS in Scotland

The Deputy First Minister’s comments came as the country reported 16 more coronavirus-linked deaths on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Sickle cell patients given new ‘life-saving’ treatment on the NHS

Crizanlizumab will reduce chronic pain and trips to A&E while improving patients’ quality of life

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Cwm Taf health board went to 'black alert' for 48 hours amid huge pressure

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB said it was under "immense pressure" and apologised to patients facing long waits

Wales Online · Feb 24, 2022

'It has taken a massive toll on my body' - Mum with 40H bra size forced to fundraise £7,000 for reduction as NHS England refuse op

Kelly Staples has been going back and forth to the doctors for a reduction since she was 13, and said she lost three stone but it made no difference to the size of her chest

Wales Online · Feb 24, 2022

Sturgeon gives full backing to NHS recovery plan despite ‘unsustainable’ claim

Watchdog Audit Scotland released a report on Thursday which said the NHS in Scotland was ‘not financially sustainable’.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon accused by Anas Sarwar of 'pretending' all NHS problems caused by covid

The First Minister and Anas Sarwar clashed following the publication of a worrying report on the future of the NHS.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

Do new Covid rules mean I need to self-isolate or go to work if I test positive?

The Government and NHS says you 'should' self-isolate if you test positive, but self-isolation payments for those who can't work from home have ended

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2022