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Nottingham attack families fear further disasters as NHS trust deemed ‘not safe’

A CQC report has criticised the mental health services that treated killer Valdo Calocane

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Hospital trust slammed by watchdog after woman dies while waiting almost three months for cancer treatment

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust figures show that at the end of August, 664 patients were waiting longer than 62 days to confirm a cancer diagnosis, or rule it out, and begin treatment

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims

Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

How ‘delay after delay’ at Essex hospital led to early death of cancer patient

The retired history teacher from Chelmsford passed away in 2023

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Warning as surgical tourism leaves hundreds in hospital with complications

The data included 655 patients treated by the NHS between 2011 and 2024 for complications

The Independent UK · Jan 13

NHS spending up to £19k a time treating people suffering after overseas surgery, research finds

Study suggests as many as 53% of ‘medical tourists’ end up with complications such as infections and organ failure

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

Complications from medical tourism costs the NHS £20,000 per patient, study says

Medical tourism industry is worth more than $400 billion (£300 billion) annually, with anticipated year on year growth of 25 per cent

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Fifth NHS trust declares critical incident as winter bugs lead to overwhelming demand

Nottingham University Hospitals Trust patients facing ‘significant and unacceptable’ delays

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Scottish Budget 2026 Includes Increase in Child Payments, 'Step in the Right Direction' Says Single Mother

Scottish finance minister Shona Robison announced child payment increases in the 2026-27 budget, earning praise but also calls for further action to address remaining gaps in support.

International Business Times UK · Jan 13

‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary has unveiled her draft tax and spending plans for 2026-27.

Evening Standard · Jan 13