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Up to 20 maternity units in England may have to shut, NHS leader warns
An NHS leader warns that up to 20 maternity units in England may need to close to ensure safe care amid doctor shortages and rising caesarean section rates, though the proposal faces opposition from medical professionals and politicians.
Public support for founding principles of NHS is falling across UK population
Public support for the NHS’s founding principles of free access, universal availability, and tax funding has declined between 2021 and 2025 across most UK age groups, according to research from the King’s Fund.
Authorities investigating whether first Kenya and Nigeria Ebola cases crossed paths
Health officials are investigating whether the first confirmed Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya encountered each other at a Ugandan airport, as both were present on the same day.
GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
A UK GP claims she was forced from her NHS job after raising safety concerns about gender treatment for young people, now partly validated by a subsequent investigation.
A virus that afflicts cows makes the jump to a human
A human in France has been infected with Shamonda virus for the first time, a pathogen that primarily affects cattle and is spread by midge bites. The severely immunocompromised patient died, though investigators are studying the virus’s potential contribution to his death.
Why growing older LGBTQ+ community in Britain fears losing identity
England’s growing older LGBTQ+ community faces health challenges, social isolation, and concerns about discrimination when accessing care, according to a new report from the Centre for Ageing Better.
Fifteen NHS staff sacked after accessing medical records of Valdo Calocane victims
Fifteen NHS staff have been dismissed following an investigation into unauthorized access to medical records of victims from a June 2023 Nottingham attack that killed three people.
NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds
An internal NHS England report found that new guidance requiring trans people to use wards based on biological sex could cause delays, discrimination, and adverse health impacts, though benefits were noted for other groups.
Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says
A UK Covid inquiry found the government’s efforts to protect care home residents came too late, with over 43,000 recorded deaths involving Covid between March 2020 and July 2022.
Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says
A Care Quality Commission report reveals children in England are experiencing severe NHS waiting time increases, with 80,000 young people waiting over a year for community health appointments—nearly 11 times the adult figure.
Give more people weight loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Cross-party MPs call for expanding NHS access to weight-loss injection Mounjaro beyond the current 220,000 people planned for 2028, citing a two-tier system favoring wealthy patients.
Private care investment needs monitoring, regulator says
England’s care home market is increasingly dominated by large private firms, including US investors, raising concerns about quality and prices, according to the country’s regulator.
Health board still paying for research with ‘unclear’ patient benefit
A Welsh health board continues funding university researchers despite a critical report questioning whether the payments provide clear patient benefits, with over £4m allocated since the agreement began.
Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Consultant doctors in England will stage a two-day strike beginning next month over pay and working conditions, providing only emergency coverage during the action.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched following concerns about meningitis B infections in the UK.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
The UK government committed to reforming its vaccine injury compensation scheme following criticism in the Covid Inquiry’s report, though campaigners seek clearer action timelines.
‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
Australian wellness influencer Barbara O’Neill, banned from providing health services in her home country, is conducting wellness conferences in the UK and Ireland where she advises against antibiotics, vaccines, and conventional medical treatment for serious illnesses.
Ferritin face: Can you really diagnose low iron from your looks?
Social media posts claim visible facial changes indicate low iron levels, but doctors say appearance alone cannot diagnose iron deficiency and blood tests are essential.
Grange Hospital deemed ‘dangerous’ online but staff call it safest in Wales
Wales’s £350m Grange University Hospital faces criticism on social media for overcrowding and delays, but hospital leadership claims it has among the best mortality rates and patient safety outcomes in Wales.
The 4 stages of women’s heart health: Experts present new framework
Four major medical societies have unveiled a new framework for women’s heart health across their lifetimes, recognizing that female-specific biology requires connected care starting in adolescence.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted 95% in favor of strike action over pay erosion, with the union citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008 despite recent increases.
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