The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Martha’s rule for second opinion rolled out to every acute hospital in England

Martha Mills developed sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Angela Rayner 'used some of her disabled son's NHS compensation to buy second home'

Angela Rayner has admitted she did not pay enough tax when buying a sea front flat but has insisted she made a ‘mistake’

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Martha’s rule now in operation at every acute hospital in England

Family, marking what would have been Martha’s 18th birthday, welcomes adoption of system that gives patients right to request care review

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Survival time for incurable blood cancer almost doubles since 2005, study finds

Experts called the gain for myeloma patients ‘impressive’ but said continued research is needed to continue progress.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

TUC leader urges Government to show it is on the side of workers

Paul Nowak said Labour should recognise the public mood for decent jobs, pay and working conditions.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

How loneliness is costing the taxpayer up to £850 a year

Loneliness is increasing with projections from Age Uk suggesting the number of people aged 65 and over who report frequent loneliness could reach 1.2 million by 2034

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

NHS staff ‘made heartless criticisms about families in maternity review’

Nearly 2,500 families are involved in an independent review of maternity care in Nottingham after alleged harm to babies and mothers.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Maternity review families say they were called ‘compo seekers’ by NHS staff

Nearly 2,500 families are involved in an independent review of maternity care in Nottingham after alleged harm to babies and mothers

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Health secretary issues promise to users of weight loss jabs

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The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Minister challenged over vaccination ‘crisis’

The public health minister was also quizzed over plans to improve the quality of baby food.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025