Doctor at centre of neonatal scandal says inquiry exposes painful lapses
Dr John Gibbs told the inquiry he found its findings grim and regretted missed opportunities during the 2015–2016 neonatal deaths case.
Doctors Praise Realism as ‘The Pitt’ Nets 25 Emmy Nominations
HBO Max's 'The Pitt' received 25 Emmy nominations; medical professionals commend its lifelike depiction of emergency-room care.
More Young People Grinding Their Teeth: What Dentists Are Seeing and How to Respond
Dentists note rising teeth grinding in younger patients. Learn signs, causes and practical steps to protect dental health and sleep.
Oversight Questions Grow as Scheme’s Running Costs Outstrip Victim Payments
Administration and medical checks for the vaccine damage scheme have surpassed £83m, exceeding compensation paid to claimants.
England’s cancer care backslide: analysis shows rising delays and harm to patients
A BBC analysis finds cancer treatment delays in England have worsened since government targets were set, raising concerns about outcomes and system resilience.
UK regulator urges new laws as AI readies for routine NHS use
MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon warns UK needs new legislation as AI tools approach routine use across the NHS.
Very hot drinks can injure the food pipe and raise cancer risk, experts warn
Experts warn steaming hot drinks can damage the esophagus lining and may raise cancer risk; simple temperature precautions can reduce harm.
Family says A&E failures ruined 32-year-old’s life as clinical negligence claims rise
A family's account of A&E errors sits within a wider increase in clinical negligence claims in England, the BBC analysis finds.
Maryam Moshiri publicly discloses blood cancer diagnosis to raise awareness
BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has announced a blood cancer diagnosis, saying she spoke out to raise awareness of the disease.
Rise in A&E Mental Health Visits Sees Very Young Children Seeking Urgent Care
Emergency departments report growing numbers of children, including very young, presenting with self-harm, eating disorders and acute emotional distress.
Families face prolonged waits for dementia diagnosis, straining care and planning
Hundreds of families report months or years of delay for a dementia diagnosis, affecting access to care, planning and support.
Updated Super Flu Vaccine Rolls Out as NHS Regroups
An updated flu vaccine targeting the Super-K strain begins deployment as the NHS reorganises after a busy summer; officials will monitor impact closely.
NHS leaders warn of rising costs and chaotic care in ADHD and autism services
NHS managers warn spiralling costs and unregulated private providers are destabilising ADHD and autism services across the health system.
Family-focused care linked to fewer psychiatric hospital admissions, study finds
A study finds that care centring patient priorities, continuity of clinicians and family involvement is associated with fewer psychiatric hospital admissions.
Psychiatrists Say NHS Fails Adults Who Seek Help After Child Sexual Abuse
A psychiatrists' report finds long-standing failures in NHS responses to adults seeking help after childhood sexual abuse, urging systemic reform.
Nearly 4 million women in England can order at-home HPV tests after missed cervical screening
Nearly 4 million women in England can now order self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV if they missed cervical screening.
Nearly 600 Practices Have Left NHS Dentistry — What This Means for Patients
Almost 600 dental practices in England exited NHS care over a decade, raising access and inequality concerns across the country.
New vaccine prolongs cancer-free interval in trial, but durability remains unknown
A clinical trial found a vaccine lengthened the time patients stayed cancer-free, though the duration of the effect is still unclear.