PinkNews boss suspended from NHS role after sexual misconduct allegations Dr Anthony James has been accused of sexual misconduct in his role at the news outlet The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
UK Bans Puberty Blockers For Children With Gender Dysphoria The British government has banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria, raising concerns and sparking debate. Top News · Dec 12, 2024
What is a quad-demic? Concerns have been raised that this winter could be ‘one of the worst the NHS has faced’. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024
What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show The number of flu patients in hospital in England is more than four times the figure at this point last year. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024
NHS hit by 'tidal wave' of flu as hospital cases in London surge 61% in a week NHS chief says figures are ‘very concerning’ heading into the busiest period of the year for hospitals Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024
Warning of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu as cases rise significantly in a week Health leaders said that the rise was ‘concerning for patients and the NHS’. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Tony Blair calls for roll out of digital ID to tackle immigration and spiralling NHS costs The former prime minister warns politicians that anyone who tries to manage the status quo will lose The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Voices: Are you worried about the NHS this winter? Join The Independent Debate THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE : With rising flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus cases fueling fears of a “quademic,” are proactive vaccination efforts enough to prevent a winter crisis? Have your say... The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
‘I was made to think the pain was all in my head’: gynaecological ordeals shared As a UK report finds women with reproductive conditions have faced poor care due to ‘medical misogyny’, people share their suffering The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024
NHS spends £14.7bn a year treating patients in England hurt by care mistakes, says report Experts from Imperial College London cite ‘alarming declines’ in 12 key metrics of patient safety The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024
AI to be used to stop wasteful A&E visits as NHS faces busiest winter The NHS announced it is planning to use AI to find people who make multiple visits to A&E The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report Experts have analysed publicly available data for the latest National State of Patient Safety report. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
NHS uses AI to find ‘frequent attenders’ in A&E More than 360,000 patients go to A&E more than five times every year. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Youngsters on mental health wards face ‘cliff edge of support’ at 18 – study There is an ‘inconsistent approach’ to transitioning patients from children to adult services, an investigation found. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024 PinkNews director suspended from NHS role after sexual misconduct claims Anthony James, a former GP, suspended from role at Bedfordshire hospitals trust after allegations by newspaper’s workers
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024 It’s not bigotry to worry about migration – the latest figures tell a complex story Large parts of Britain would not function without migrants, but there are consequences for housing, GDP and productivity, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024 Two ministers to sit on assisted dying bill committee Highly unusual move for private member’s bill is sign government will intensely monitor details of legislation
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Patient gets £70,000 payout after Parkinson’s drug triggered ‘uncontrollable’ gambling addiction Exclusive: Ropinirole can cause patients to binge eat, gamble and shop uncontrollably, NHS guidance warns
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024 Wes Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth after indefinite puberty blocker ban for children Puberty blockers for under-18s ban announced after warning of ‘unacceptable risk’ to children
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban While health is a devolved matter, the ban applies across the UK.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024 What is medical misogyny? Government and NHS face 'urgent wake-up call' on women's health services A cross-party group is calling for an overhaul of women’s reproductive health services
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Nesbitt confirms agreement to extend puberty blockers ban to Northern Ireland The Health Minister also said young people in the region will have ‘equitable access’ to NHS trials to determine the safety of the drugs.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024 Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK Health secretary says emergency measures banning sale and supply for gender dysphoria will be made indefinite after expert advice
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024 Puberty blocker ban for children with gender dysphoria to be made indefinite The Government decision comes after experts recommended indefinite restrictions while work is done to ensure the safety of children and young people.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces ‘indefinite’ ban on puberty blockers for children Wes Streeting warns over the ‘unacceptable safety risk’ in continued prescription of puberty blockers to children