The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Honorary degree for Lindsey Burrow, who supported late husband Rob through MND

The charity campaigner’s story is one of love, bravery and selflessness, Leeds Beckett University’s vice chancellor said.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Breast surgeons see problems from procedures abroad on weekly basis, MPs told

Health officials appeared in front of the Women and Equalities Committee.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Voices: Smiling Starmer steals PMQs victory as Badenoch misses her mark

In their last clash before the summer recess, the Tory leader struggled to expose Labour's record, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

NHS Fife equality lead sought guidance on trans staff policies, tribunal told

Isla Bumba, a graduate who works as NHS Fife’s equality and human rights lead officer, gave evidence on Wednesday at a tribunal in Dundee.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Labour ‘only just getting started’ says Starmer as he faces ‘tax raid’ questions

The Prime Minister told the Commons that Labour MPs will ‘happily’ face their constituents during the summer recess, which begins next week.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Captain Tom’s daughter joins TikTok as ‘resilience coach’ after charity controversy

Hannah Ingram-Moore admitted in one video that recent years had ‘tested’ her

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Can Physician Associates Diagnose A Patient? Questions Asked As Salford Woman Misdiagnosed By NHS PA

Salford woman's death after PA misdiagnosis raises concerns over NHS use of unsupervised Physician Associates and patient safety regulations.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16, 2025

NHS Fife nurse cleared of gross misconduct allegations as tribunal resumes

AN NHS Fife nurse has been cleared of all internal disciplinary charges, just her employment tribunal brought against the health board over a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025

NHS physician associates should not diagnose untriaged patients, review finds

Government review says PAs sometimes used to fill roles designed for doctors, potentially exposing patients to risk

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

Physician associates ‘should be banned from seeing patients without review’

A new report suggests a major change to the role of PAs in the NHS after it acknowledged they have been used as substitutes for doctors.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025