Dad died after 34-hour antibiotic wait in hospital
A disabled father died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital. An ombudsman found his death was preventable. Read the full investigation.
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Junior doctors begin five-day strike over pay
Junior doctors across the UK have begun a five-day strike after rejecting the government's pay offer. The walkout coincides with a severe flu outbreak. Read the latest.
Fit runner dies after heart pain misdiagnosed as indigestion
A coroner found Kristian Hudson's fatal heart disease could have been treated if a simple protein test had been performed. His family demands accountability to prevent future deaths.
Anger over plan to close Willenhall stroke rehab centre
Over 600 people protest Walsall NHS Trust's plan to close Hollybank House stroke unit. Trust cites £500k upgrade costs, proposes moving services to Wolverhampton. Campaigners fear loss of local care.
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Ex-Birmingham doctor charged with 41 sexual offences
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces charges including assault of children under 13. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands NHS hospitals. Read the full details.
Birmingham Doctor Charged with 38 Sex Assaults
A Birmingham doctor is set to appear in court charged with dozens of alleged sexual assaults against patients. West Midlands Police confirm dedicated helplines are open.
Birmingham Doctor Charged with 45 Sexual Assault Offences
A former Birmingham doctor faces 45 charges, including sexual assault of a child, linked to his work at two NHS hospitals. Dedicated helplines are now open for concerned patients.
Hospice funding crisis leaves 380 beds empty
Hospice UK warns of unsustainable funding as bed closures rise. The government's new palliative care framework offers hope, but immediate financial support is missing from the budget.
Baby died after feed gap on wet sheets at understaffed unit
A premature baby died after being left unfed for four hours on cold, wet bedding at an understaffed Welsh neonatal unit. Coroner cites 'gross understaffing' and systemic failures.
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Birmingham A&E waiting times worsen
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
Birmingham Hospitals Report £31.2m Deficit
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports a £31.2m deficit, £17.1m worse than planned, driven by rising staff pay costs. A financial recovery plan is underway.
JoJo Siwa hospitalised with burst ovarian cyst
JoJo Siwa endured a terrifying health scare as a burst ovarian cyst caused internal bleeding, forcing an emergency hospital dash just hours before a scheduled performance.
Birmingham Hospital Ambulance Delays Continue
Ambulances face significant handover delays outside busy Birmingham hospitals, impacting crew wellbeing. Discover the latest data and the new plan to tackle the crisis.
Berwick Hospital Work Resumes After Collapse
Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.
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NHS: Avoid hospitals if you have sickness bug
The NHS urges people with sickness or diarrhoea to stay away from hospitals as a norovirus variant spreads. Protect your community and NHS services.
Free Food Parcels for Neonatal Families in Birmingham
Birmingham Women's Hospital offers free food parcels to parents of NICU babies, easing stress during critical care. A partnership with Trussell Trust provides essential support.
Cardiff Health Board Freezes Recruitment Amid 350 Job Cuts
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board faces criticism from 300 senior doctors over recruitment freeze targeting 350 job cuts. Read the full investigation into the healthcare crisis.
Hospital worker guilty of patient sexual assault
A hospital worker in Wales has been told a prison sentence is 'inevitable' after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two vulnerable patients. Read the full court details.
Birmingham's Acci: The WWII Trauma Centre Legacy
Explore the remarkable history of Birmingham Accident Hospital, the world's first trauma centre that treated Blitz victims and pioneered emergency care. Discover its lasting impact.
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Birmingham Hospital Secures Prestigious Double Gold Awards
Practice Plus Group Hospital in Birmingham earns dual Gold awards for outstanding patient safety and data quality. Discover how this impacts NHS and private care.
Nurse dies after A&E sent her home with indigestion pills
Paula Ivers, a paediatric nurse, died from a torn aorta after being sent home from Tameside Hospital A&E with a diagnosis of indigestion. An inquest hears of alleged failings in her care.
Caroline Nice Wins IRIS Award at Spire Hospital
Caroline Nice from Spire Little Aston Hospital's outpatient team receives the prestigious IRIS Award for her outstanding dedication to patient care and operational support. Discover her inspiring story.
West Midlands Ambulance Delays Worst in UK
West Midlands Ambulance Service faces the UK's worst hospital handover delays, losing 41,000 hours in October alone. Discover the impact on patients and the call for an independent review.
Hospital breathing issues raise death risk sixfold
Harvard study finds hospital patients reporting shortness of breath face dramatically higher mortality. Learn how simple breath monitoring could save lives.
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Grandad, 83, sleeps on camp bed in 14-hour A&E ordeal
George Morris, 83, endured a 14-hour A&E wait where his family brought a camp bed for him to lie on. His daughter describes 'shameless' NHS conditions as pressure on emergency departments continues.
NHS Confident on £35m Hospital Despite Builder's Crisis
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust confirms robust plans to continue Berwick's £35m community hospital construction after contractor Merit files administration notice. Learn how the project will proceed.
Inquest into Baby Death at Royal Stoke Hospital
An inquest is underway into the death of baby George Dosanjh, who died days after an emergency caesarean at Royal Stoke University Hospital in 2022. Read the latest details.
London's luxury hospital with caviar and Warhol opens
Memorial Houston Medical opens in South Kensington offering £750 per night stays with unlimited caviar, Warhol art, and a neuroaesthetics-led design approach to healing.
Baby dies hours after birth - NHS investigation
A newborn baby died just hours after birth at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital, prompting a major internal investigation and heartfelt family tribute to their 'perfect' son.
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Midlands Hospitals Reinstate Mandatory Face Masks
Hospitals across the Midlands reinstate mandatory face coverings for all visitors and staff as COVID-19 and flu cases surge, sparking fresh concerns about NHS winter pressures.
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