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Parental intuition better at spotting child illness than vital signs, study finds

Research strengthens case for families to have right to second opinion under Martha’s rule being piloted by NHS England

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025

NHS accused of ‘abject failure’ on ADHD as 550,000 await assessment in England

Campaigners say failings have ‘ruined lives’ after figures show up to 2.5m people in country could have condition

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025

Mental health A&E units won’t cut trolley waits and will put patients at risk, doctors warn

‘ I have real concerns about the safety of patients who may have undiagnosed physical problems’ warns professor Robert Howard

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

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Thousands tackle diabetes risk using NHS scheme of exercise and healthy eating

The Healthier You Programme aims to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through personalised support.

Evening Standard · May 26, 2025

MS patient’s life ‘crumbling’ after being switched to cheaper drug under NHS cost-cutting drive

Julie Cowdrill said the switch to Tyruko was like having ‘the rug pulled from under my feet’ as she suffered a dramatic setback in her condition

The Independent UK · May 26, 2025

Mental health A&E units to open across England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

Anybody who walks in will be seen by a mental health specialist within ten minutes, reports say

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals

The scheme is expected to be expanded nationally to dozens of locations as part of a ten-year NHS plan to be published this summer.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2025

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Fact check: NHS appointments rise hailed by government is smaller than last year

Figures obtained by Full Fact show how the recent rise in the number of in-hospital appointments compares to previous years.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2025

NHS rolls out ‘Amazon-style’ app for prescriptions to free up pharmacies

High street pharmacies including Boots have already adopted the technology

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Patients able to track prescription status with new ‘Amazon-style’ service

According to NHS England, around 45% of phone calls to community pharmacies are from people chasing prescriptions.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine offered on NHS to combat rise in super strain STI

Gay and bisexual men who are most at risk of catching the infection will be invited to get the jab

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

GPs asked to find undiagnosed infected blood victims

Infected Blood Scandal Inquiry revealed concerns last year that hundreds infected at birth could be living unaware

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

NHS rolls out plans to find more infected blood victims

People will be asked about their blood transfusion history before 1996 when they register with a GP.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Fact check: Unemployment figures row and NHS appointments error

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

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Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

Ambulance response times for the most urgent incidents are their quickest in nearly four years.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

NHS hospital waiting lists rise for first time in seven months

New figures show an estimated 7.42 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of March

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

NHS waiting list for hospital treatment rises for first time in seven months

The data will be a blow to Labour, which is introducing ‘carrot and stick reforms’ for NHS leaders.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Children waiting two years for critical gender care as numbers trapped on waiting lists soar

Waiting lists for children’s gender services have risen by 12 per cent, figures show

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The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Rise in children’s gender care waiting list across England and Wales

Some 157 children on the national waiting list were aged younger than 10, data shows.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

MPs condemn ‘astronomical’ fees paid to medical negligence lawyers

Members of the Public Accounts Committee have examined the Department of Health and Social Care’s 2023/24 accounts.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Ministers slammed over ‘jaw-dropping’ NHS negligence claims for poor care

Committee warns that Department of Health ‘lacks a grip’ on the state of its finances as NHS pays out £12bn for clinical negligence claims in five years

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

Weight loss jabs in obese children can help avoid mealtime rows, study says

Liraglutide is found to have beneficial impact on weight and families report reduced conflicts around food

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Obese children to be given numberless scales in NHS weight-loss scheme

Data is automatically transferred to the child’s clinical team

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Smart scales and special clinics to help thousands of obese children lose weight

NHS England says the ‘game-changing tool’ is being rolled out at specialist clinics where staff can monitor and provide ongoing weight-loss help.

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Ministers have ‘maxed out’ health service funding, says NHS England boss

Jim Mackey says state of public finances means country can no longer afford big spending rises

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