FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Nhs 111 | History Defined

Calls for change to NHS 111 after woman dies in fatal fall

Christine Clegg, 79, died after a carer ‘downplayed’ her fall in June 2025

The Independent UK · Aug 10

‘Only call if life-threatening’: London ambulance plea after heatwave sparks busiest day since pandemic

Days of record-breaking heat across the UK saw London’s paramedics inundated with emergency calls

The Independent UK · May 27

Union warns of significant NHS 111 staff departures

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The Independent UK · Mar 27

Two dead after meningitis and septicaemia outbreak at university

The UKHSA said it was notified of 13 cases with signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia from Friday to Sunday in the Canterbury area of Kent.

Evening Standard · Mar 15

Former ski racer Chemmy Alcott: ‘I’m probably more known as someone who broke bones in my career’

After breaking more than 40 bones during her skiing career, Chemmy Alcott is supporting an NHS campaign for people to only use A&E when it’s vital.

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Wes Streeting issues cold snap warning as pressure on NHS intensifies

The Health Secretary urged the public to only use A&E in genuine emergences

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Wes Streeting says ‘bitingly cold snap’ puts extra pressure on NHS hospitals

Data shows there can be a rise in heart attacks, strokes and respiratory illnesses during a cold snap as well as increased risk of trips and falls.

Evening Standard · Jan 2

Millions seeking help for minor ailments in England’s A&Es

Health officials have warned of a ‘tidal wave’ of winter illnesses in English hospitals.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

Brits Are Pulling Out Their Own Teeth for Lack of Urgent Dental Care Says Patient Watchdog

Healthwatch England reveals Brits resorting to pulling out own teeth as NHS urgent dental access falters. With fewer regular check-ups and growing inequalities, government pledges extra appointments but faces calls for deeper reforms.

International Business Times UK · Dec 16, 2025

People pulling own teeth due to lack of urgent NHS dental care in England, watchdog finds

Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025