The Latest Breaking News from NHS

Record UK heatwave prompts NHS website visits surge over heatstroke and sunburn advice

The increase comes after Tuesday marked the hottest May day on record for both England and Wales.

The Independent UK · May 27

NHS website visits surge as people seek tips for heatstroke and sunburn

Parents looking for advice on sun safety and first aid for babies also jumped by almost 3,500% on Monday.

Evening Standard · May 27

From AI to net zero and migration: Tony Blair’s 10-point-plan to fix Britain

Sir Tony’s more than 5,000 word essay included a 10-point plan to return to the ‘radical centre’ and win a second term in government

The Independent UK · May 27

These are the sleeping positions proven to eliminate snoring, according to an expert

NHS doctor and sleep expert Dr Hana Patel explains the best sleeping position for snorers

The Independent UK · May 26

Red flags that your poor treatment might be medical negligence

Most people place a great deal of trust in the healthcare professionals who treat them. When you visit a GP surgery or attend hospital, you expect staff to listen, assess your symptoms properly, and provide treatment that meets established medical standards. In many cases, that trust is justified. However, when…

inkl · May 26

Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion urging Westminster to devolve powers to Holyrood for a second referendum.

Evening Standard · May 26

Groundbreaking urine test could detect lung cancer years before symptoms appear

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The Independent UK · May 26

New ‘innovative’ urine test that can detect cancer early could be on NHS within years

Scientists, funded by Cancer Research UK, have now passed another hurdle, bringing the test closer to patient use

The Independent UK · May 25

NHS spends record £241m outsourcing scan analysis to private firms

Radiologists say ‘ballooning’ costs reflect staffing failures, forcing a reliance on lower-quality private scan reports

The Guardian - UK · May 25

Supermarket lung cancer checks find 10,000 cases in England

The initiative forms part of the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme which began in 2019

The Independent UK · May 24