New York City hospitals drop Palantir as controversial AI firm expands in UK The decision follows activist pressure as Palantir faces growing scrutiny over NHS and UK government deals The Guardian - US · Mar 26
British Palestinian NHS doctor charged with inviting support for Hamas Rahmeh Aladwan was arrested at her home in South Gloucestershire on Thursday morning The Independent UK · Mar 26
NHS doctor is charged with multiple counts of 'inciting support for Hamas' and 'stirring up hatred' Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, was released on bail after indicating not guilty pleas at Westminster Magistrates’ Court Evening Standard · Mar 26
The Pitt's Noah Wyle says US needs NHS-style system as hit medical drama lands in UK Wyle, who stars as Dr Robby in the series, said he hoped the show would resonate with British audiences as it finally lands on HBO Max in the UK and Ireland Evening Standard · Mar 26
NHS doctor encouraged ‘eunuch maker’ Marius Gustavson to dismember body parts in their basement WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT Dr Baraa Almasri had shown an interest in helping Marius Gustavson with his website and surgical procedures, a tribunal found The Independent UK · Mar 26
Doctors waiting on asylum decisions can work in NHS as Home Office lifts ban Rule change follows high court challenge brought by two doctors prevented from working in specialist fields The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
‘Give the guy a chance’: Wes Streeting says he does not want Starmer ousted Exclusive: health secretary says he does not think PM will face challenge after May elections, as public doesn’t want ‘chaos’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 26
‘You go in bald and walk out with the best hair you’ve ever had’: the remarkable return of the toupee Hair transplants have never been more widespread or more affordable. So why do so many balding men prefer glued-on hairpieces? And are the best really undetectable? The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
Shocking survey reveals pharmacy staff facing ‘escalating abuse’ from patients A new survey has found that pharmacy staff are facing ‘escalating abuse’ from patients The Independent UK · Mar 26
UK patients ‘denied joint replacement operations because they are obese’ Arthritis UK said these policies are being implemented by the NHS “in a bid to cut waiting lists and costs” The Independent UK · Mar 26
Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute British Medical Association blame government for longest proposed walkout so far, with NHS leaders warning it could cost £300m The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England Exclusive: Parental consents in Greater Manchester up 40% as demand surges in various parts of the country The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Resident doctors announce strikes just after Easter break The strike is set to last for six days. The Independent UK · Mar 25
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25 Cuts to overseas aid will ultimately hurt Britain Letters: Readers respond to the news that some of the world’s poorest countries are going to lose aid from the UK
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Warning over ‘wild west’ of weight-loss drugs on black market: ‘We can’t arrest our way out of this’ Over the last three years the MHRA seized 81,000 doses of GLP-1 drugs
Evening Standard · Mar 25 Weight loss jabs’ medicine-cosmetics blurring ‘raises black market drugs risk’ Profit margins from black market sales of medicines can rival cocaine and heroin, MPs were told.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Farage’s Reform UK poses ‘existential threat’ to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns Health secretary claims Reform ‘don’t believe’ in the NHS
Evening Standard · Mar 25 Meningitis outbreak: ‘We’re not out of the woods yet,’ says Streeting It has emerged that a hospital missed a chance to report a case to health officials sooner.
Evening Standard · Mar 25 Reform will ‘dismantle’ NHS if they win election, DWP Secretary warns Pat McFadden claimed that if Reform wins the Holyrood election the party would move the country to an insurance model.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Public satisfaction for NHS highest since pre Covid-19 pandemic – but there’s a catch IN FULL
Evening Standard · Mar 25 Hospital trust ‘missed earlier opportunity to raise alarm about meningitis case’ It is reported a patient first presented to a hospital in Margate on the evening of Wednesday March 11.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 NHS satisfaction rises for the first time since the pandemic but ‘still a long way to go’ The latest survey found public satisfaction with the UK’s health service rose by five percentage points to 26%
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Britons more concerned about violence against women and girls than immigration, poll shows Exclusive: Around nine in 10 adults say they are concerned about violence against women and girls – ahead of both immigration and unemployment