What is the national maternity and neonatal investigation and why was it launched? From racism to staff shortages, the interim report found a host of deep-rooted issues affecting women and babies The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
NHS maternity units often cover up harmful errors in childbirth, report finds Damning inquiry into services in England reveals falsification of medical records after ‘negligent’ care The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
How TV doctor’s clinic bounced back after hormone replacement therapy controversy Dr Louise Newson defended accusations that her clinics prescribed too-high doses of HRT following a panorama documentary 18 months ago The Independent UK · Feb 26
Hay fever season hits early as dry spell brings rise in pollen levels If the mild weather continues other types of pollen, such as grass and weed pollen could also be stronger later in the summer The Independent UK · Feb 25
Foreign Office denies minister’s claim the Chagos Islands deal has been paused – as it happened Minister told MPs the deal had been been paused, but that was immediately denied by the Foreign Office The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
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How quickly can Brits book a GP appointment? Survey finds worrying numbers avoid calling doctors when ill A new survey finds a significant number of Brits are postponing GP appointments due to appointment concerns and confidence issues in NHS services. Evening Standard · Feb 25
‘My painful and irregular periods were dismissed for a decade before PCOS diagnosis’ Olivia Ferro began experiencing severe pain around her periods at age 14 The Independent UK · Feb 25
NHS secures alternative medical cement supplies after surgery delay fears The issue has temporarily halted production at its main site and will impact product availability for at least two months The Independent UK · Feb 25
NHS trusts in England failing to meet crucial cancer treatment target IN FULL The Independent UK · Feb 25
Half of Britons avoid calling GP when they are ill, survey finds Most believe they will struggle to get an appointment, with over a quarter choosing to manage ailment themselves The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Mapped: Areas with the worst cancer referral treatment times revealed The NHS has not met its cancer target on a national level since 2014 The Independent UK · Feb 25
NHS failing on key cancer target, with some patients waiting over 104 days A new analysis of data shows just three trusts are hitting an 85% waiting times target for treatment. Evening Standard · Feb 25
Evening Standard · Feb 25 MSPs to back Holyrood Budget that Shona Robison says will ‘make lives better’ The Scottish Government’s Budget for 2026-27 will be approved by MSPs when it faces its final vote at Holyrood on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Cancer patients waiting over 104 days for treatment as data shows the NHS trusts failing to meet crucial target The new analysis of NHS England figures shows just three of 119 acute trusts with comparable data hit or surpassed the 85% target last year
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Police sorry for failing to arrest Calocane before killings, Nottingham inquiry told Leicester and Nottingham officers accept they missed opportunities to act on earlier warrant
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell: Lack of Alzheimer’s funding is ‘ageism’ Former GMTV presenter Phillips announced in 2023 that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Warner Bros reportedly asked for Baftas slur to be cut from BBC broadcast The Hollywood studio is said to have raise immediate concerns after the incident at Sunday’s ceremony
International Business Times UK · Feb 24 NHS Mounjaro Rollout Expands as GPs Offered £3,000 Incentive Under New Obesity Strategy The NHS is set to accelerate the delivery of the weight-loss drug Mounjaro as part of a new obesity strategy, shifting weight management to local surgeries.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 ‘It’s not Robocop’: UK police embrace AI ‘efficiency’ in complex investigations Detectives say tools supplied by Palantir were integral to convictions of a criminal gang that stole £800,000
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Government offers incentives to GPs to boost weight-loss drug prescriptions IN FULL
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Womb transplant doctors describe moment of joy as baby Hugo entered the world Baby Hugo was born in December after his mother received a womb from a dead donor.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 First licensed treatment for vitiligo set to be rolled out across NHS Vitiligo is a condition where white patches develop on the skin, caused by the immune system attacking pigment-producing cells which give skin its colour