UK Nurses Report Critical NHS Failures, Leading to Patient Deaths
A survey of over 5,000 UK nurses revealed critical staffing shortages and inadequate facilities in NHS hospitals, resulting in patient deaths in corridors and a general lack of basic care; nurses described conditions as 'worse than Covid-19'.
UK Nurses Report Critical NHS Failures, Leading to Patient Deaths
A survey of over 5,000 UK nurses revealed critical staffing shortages and inadequate facilities in NHS hospitals, resulting in patient deaths in corridors and a general lack of basic care; nurses described conditions as 'worse than Covid-19'.
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52% Bias Score
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
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44% Bias Score
14 NHS Hospitals Declare Critical Incidents Amid Winter Crisis
Fourteen NHS hospitals have declared critical incidents due to "exceptionally high" demand on A&E and wards, prompting the health and social care committee to demand an action plan from the health secretary for immediate and long-term support, despite a recent £25.7bn funding boost.
14 NHS Hospitals Declare Critical Incidents Amid Winter Crisis
Fourteen NHS hospitals have declared critical incidents due to "exceptionally high" demand on A&E and wards, prompting the health and social care committee to demand an action plan from the health secretary for immediate and long-term support, despite a recent £25.7bn funding boost.
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52% Bias Score
NHS A&E Pressures Reach Pandemic Levels Amidst Flu Surge
The NHS is facing immense pressure in A&E units due to a surge in flu cases (over 5,400 daily hospital admissions in England), cold weather, and significant ambulance delays, with conditions described as similar to the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS A&E Pressures Reach Pandemic Levels Amidst Flu Surge
The NHS is facing immense pressure in A&E units due to a surge in flu cases (over 5,400 daily hospital admissions in England), cold weather, and significant ambulance delays, with conditions described as similar to the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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48% Bias Score
NHS Overwhelmed by "Quad-demic" and Rising hMPV Cases
The UK's NHS is overwhelmed by a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid-19, norovirus, and RSV, alongside rising hMPV cases, forcing hospitals to declare critical incidents, restrict visitors, and reintroduce face masks due to overflowing A&E departments and record-high waiting lists for routine procedures.
NHS Overwhelmed by "Quad-demic" and Rising hMPV Cases
The UK's NHS is overwhelmed by a "quad-demic" of flu, Covid-19, norovirus, and RSV, alongside rising hMPV cases, forcing hospitals to declare critical incidents, restrict visitors, and reintroduce face masks due to overflowing A&E departments and record-high waiting lists for routine procedures.
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52% Bias Score
UK's First Liver Transplant for Bowel Cancer Results in Cancer-Free Patient
A 32-year-old woman in Manchester, diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2021, is now cancer-free after undergoing the UK's first liver transplant for this condition, showcasing a new treatment pathway.
UK's First Liver Transplant for Bowel Cancer Results in Cancer-Free Patient
A 32-year-old woman in Manchester, diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2021, is now cancer-free after undergoing the UK's first liver transplant for this condition, showcasing a new treatment pathway.
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36% Bias Score
Misdiagnosis Delays Cancer Treatment for Two-Year-Old
Two-year-old Gracie McHugh from Halifax, West Yorkshire, was misdiagnosed with a virus before a devastating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) diagnosis in January 2023; after intensive treatment and participation in a clinical trial, she is nearing the end of her treatment, but faces potential lon...
Misdiagnosis Delays Cancer Treatment for Two-Year-Old
Two-year-old Gracie McHugh from Halifax, West Yorkshire, was misdiagnosed with a virus before a devastating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) diagnosis in January 2023; after intensive treatment and participation in a clinical trial, she is nearing the end of her treatment, but faces potential lon...
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24% Bias Score
Record A&E Waits in England Reach 518,000 in 2024
English hospitals saw a record 518,000 patients wait 12+ hours in A&E in 2024 due to a bed shortage, causing avoidable harm and deaths, exceeding 2015's 1,306 by 400 times amid the worst flu season in a decade.
Record A&E Waits in England Reach 518,000 in 2024
English hospitals saw a record 518,000 patients wait 12+ hours in A&E in 2024 due to a bed shortage, causing avoidable harm and deaths, exceeding 2015's 1,306 by 400 times amid the worst flu season in a decade.
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56% Bias Score
NHS Hiring Freezes Hamper Cancer Care
Dozens of NHS hospitals banned their cancer or diagnostic units from hiring new staff in 2024, despite growing referrals for suspected cancer; this caused concern that it may undermine efforts to cut NHS waiting times.
NHS Hiring Freezes Hamper Cancer Care
Dozens of NHS hospitals banned their cancer or diagnostic units from hiring new staff in 2024, despite growing referrals for suspected cancer; this caused concern that it may undermine efforts to cut NHS waiting times.
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44% Bias Score
Multiple NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents Amidst Unprecedented Emergency Department Demand
Several NHS trusts in England declared critical incidents due to exceptionally high demands in emergency departments; one patient waited 50 hours for admission, while the East Midlands ambulance service declared its first critical incident due to hospital pressure and flooding; the weekly hospital a...
Multiple NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents Amidst Unprecedented Emergency Department Demand
Several NHS trusts in England declared critical incidents due to exceptionally high demands in emergency departments; one patient waited 50 hours for admission, while the East Midlands ambulance service declared its first critical incident due to hospital pressure and flooding; the weekly hospital a...
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24% Bias Score
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust Investigation Doubles in Size
A police investigation into alleged preventable deaths and injuries at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust between 2015 and 2021 has more than doubled in size, expanding from 105 to over 200 cases, primarily involving the neurosurgery and general surgery departments; the increase stems from additi...
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust Investigation Doubles in Size
A police investigation into alleged preventable deaths and injuries at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust between 2015 and 2021 has more than doubled in size, expanding from 105 to over 200 cases, primarily involving the neurosurgery and general surgery departments; the increase stems from additi...
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48% Bias Score
NHS Declares Emergency at Cornish Hospital Amidst System-Wide Pressures
Royal Cornwall Hospital declared a critical incident due to overwhelming pressure, with ambulances queuing and patients awaiting discharge; NHS reforms aim to alleviate this through direct GP referrals, same-day treatment, and an updated app for flexible booking.
NHS Declares Emergency at Cornish Hospital Amidst System-Wide Pressures
Royal Cornwall Hospital declared a critical incident due to overwhelming pressure, with ambulances queuing and patients awaiting discharge; NHS reforms aim to alleviate this through direct GP referrals, same-day treatment, and an updated app for flexible booking.
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48% Bias Score