The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Ricky Gervais says he has extreme health fears –but chooses to never see a doctor

The comedian says he often researches his symptoms or asks his partner for her opinion

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Parental intuition better at spotting child illness than vital signs, study finds

Research strengthens case for families to have right to second opinion under Martha’s rule being piloted by NHS England

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025

Schools and hospitals ‘not over hurdle’ of unsafe concrete, says minister

Catherine McKinnell said officials have ‘identified all the Raac’.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

New AI test could end ‘postcode lottery’ for ‘game changer’ prostate cancer drug

The test, developed by Artera, uses AI to pick up features invisible to the human eye on images of tumour samples.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Children and patients deserve to be safe in schools and hospitals – ministers

The Government has set out its funding allocations for building repairs to NHS buildings, schools and sixth forms across England.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

AI to help end ‘postcode lottery’ for vital prostate cancer drug

It is hoped the technology can identify the patients who will benefit most from the ‘game changer’ drug

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Parents’ intuition more likely to predict child’s critical illness than checking vital signs, study finds

In almost one in five cases studied, parents raised concerns about deterioration before various vital signs

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Parent intuition ‘can predict serious illness’ in children – study

It comes after the tragic death of Martha Mills where her parents repeatedly raised concerns.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

‘Revolutionary’ DNA blood test to offer thousands in England tailored cancer care

Liquid biopsy, initially for lung and breast cancer patients, can rapidly match treatment to specific tumour

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025

NHS accused of ‘abject failure’ on ADHD as 550,000 await assessment in England

Campaigners say failings have ‘ruined lives’ after figures show up to 2.5m people in country could have condition

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025