The Latest Breaking News from NHS

‘People are desperate’: ADHD clinicians in England on a system in chaos

Sector is overwhelmed by demand and expanding faster than administrative structures can support

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

UK has no plan for mobilising doctors if war breaks out, top military chief admits

The revelations will further concern over the state of Britain’s hollowed out armed forces in the face of growing threats from Russia and China

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget

While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Nasal Decongestant Spray Addiction: Millions In Britain At Risk Of Dependency, ITV Survey Warns

Millions of Britons face hidden nasal decongestant spray addiction without realising it. ITV's investigation reveals the rebound congestion trap and urgent need for change.

International Business Times UK · Jan 10

‘Spat at, pushed, punched’: medics tell of soaring levels of violence in hospitals

Doctors and nurses blame inaction by police and the NHS for mounting toll of physical and sexual abuse

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10

NHS staff face ‘national emergency’ as patient violence hits 285 incidents a day

Nearly 300,000 violent and sexual assaults recorded by NHS trusts in England over three years, Guardian analysis shows

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10

BBC doctor Punam Krishan reveals she broke down after cancer diagnosis

‘I had my wonderful husband, my family, I had a small host of friends I trusted that allowed me the space to crumble and fall apart when I needed to,’ says the former Strictly star

The Independent UK · Jan 9

'I Can't Sleep Without Having It': Nasal Spray Warnings Issued After British Woman Gets Addicted

Nasal spray warnings have been issued across the UK as a woman shared what happened to her after getting addicted to nasal sprays.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

One in seven people using drugs not licensed for weight loss as 1.6 million in UK now on them

Some 2.9 per cent of people surveyed said they use jabs to lose weight

The Independent UK · Jan 9

UK a ‘long way from end of flu season’, expert warns as he reveals why older people are more susceptible to this year’s outbreak

Flu rates are ‘showing no signs of a drop’ in over-85s, a leading epidemiologist has warned

The Independent UK · Jan 9