by News Feed Editor | Sep 30, 2026 | Health
The Covid inquiry found that NHS staff faced inadequate protective equipment during the pandemic, with approximately £9.9bn in taxpayer money wasted on PPE procurement despite £14.9bn total spending.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 30, 2026 | Health
UK researchers developed a non-invasive test using urine and vaginal fluid samples to help identify womb cancer in women with postmenopausal bleeding, potentially reducing unnecessary invasive procedures.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 30, 2026 | Health
Oculoplastic surgeons report rising complications from cheap eyelid surgery performed abroad, with patients experiencing serious problems including inability to close eyes and reopened wounds.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 30, 2026 | Health
An NHS policy accelerating the removal of inactive patients from GP lists has disproportionately affected deprived areas, with doctors reporting vulnerable patients losing healthcare access and practices facing significant income losses.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 30, 2026 | Health
A Coventry woman diagnosed with mucinous ovarian cancer, one of the UK’s rarest cancer forms, urges others not to dismiss concerning symptoms and to trust their instincts about their health.
by News Feed Editor | Sep 30, 2026 | Health
A police watchdog criticized Norfolk Police for advising a family to contact a locksmith instead of referring them to mental health services when they raised concerns about their son, who was found dead the next day.