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Cutting waiting lists for mental healthcare would save money – and people’s jobs

There are more than 1 million people on NHS waiting lists for mental healthcare in the UK. Many of them have to wait weeks or months before treatment can begin for conditions such as depression and anxiety.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2025

The gut bacteria that could be causing insomnia – and what to do about it

Insomnia affects about a third of adult in the UK. It can be caused by anxiety, noise, alcohol or caffeine and shift work, according to the NHS.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Second person dies after eating broccoli sandwiches amid botulism outbreak

Authorities in Italy are investigating an outbreak of the deadly disease linked to a food truck

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

UK Government, Eli Lilly Partner To Target Obesity Health Gaps

A new program to improve access to weight management services across the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) could benefit several obese patients.

Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025

Review launched over reports of delayed response to faulty knee replacement part

BBC’s File on 4 said patients were left immobile and addicted to painkillers due to issues with the joint replacement.

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

NHS patients: have you seen or been the victim of violence during long waiting times in A&E?

We’d like to hear people’s experiences of attacks while waiting in a hospital A&E department

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025

Government partners with Mounjaro maker to tackle obesity

The £85 million programme will looks at ways for patients to access services more easily.

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

Gethin Jones supported by celebrity friends and colleagues after announcing father’s death

BBC Morning Live host said his father, Goronwy Jones, had the ‘most perfect, peaceful end’

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

‘None of us feel safe’: attacks on A&E nurses double in six years as waits rise

NHS figures show rise in violence against nurses to 4,054 incidents last year, with long waits for care often a factor

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025

NHS announces big change to how expectant mothers access maternity care

The change aims to free up tens of thousands of GP appointments

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025