GPs using fewer physician associates, survey suggests It comes after a major review of the work of PAs in the NHS. Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
Woman died after 10-minute power cut during heart surgery Loss of power meant surgeons were unable to use vital equipment The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170% The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS). Euronews · Aug 14, 2025
NHS waiting list up but number of patients facing longest waits falls The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes. Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025
Expectant mothers to bypass GP and go straight to midwife It is hoped the move would free up a significant amount of time for family doctors. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
NHS announces big change to how expectant mothers access maternity care The change aims to free up tens of thousands of GP appointments The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
Patients to be fast-tracked on to new head and neck cancer vaccine trial The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancer. Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025
‘Game-changing’ cancer vaccine trial to begin on NHS The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancerous cells The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Frustration as people may miss out on weight loss jab because of where they live IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
NHS issues vaccination warning for pregnant women over dangerous virus currently surging in Australia The health service has warned that cases of RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality, are steadily rising in some parts of England The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
Thousands of patients miss out on weight loss jab due to NHS ‘postcode lottery’ Doctors have warned that patients are being ‘set up for failure’ due to mismanagement of the rollout of Mounjaro The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
What is RSV? And how to protect yourself To protect yourself from RSV, practice good hygiene, consider getting a vaccination and be aware of potential risks, says the expert. The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
Why an increasing number of GP appointments are taking place remotely The percentage of remote appointments in June was the highest proportion since the pandemic The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Warning over virus dangerous to newborns and elderly after surge in Australia Officials have urged pregnant women to get the RSV jab. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 What is RSV? The main cause of hospital admissions for children Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of death among babies
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 A third of GP appointments in June were over the phone or online, data shows As many as four in 10 appointments were carried out by phone or online during the pandemic, but the proportion fell once the impact of Covid-19 eased.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025 Experts express concern for future of Health Survey for England Study is not being stood down but will no longer be run by NHS England, government says
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 BMA rejects NHS claim that less than third of resident doctors went on strike Union says complex work schedules and annual leave make it almost impossible to know how many took part
Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2025 BMA hits back after NHS says less than a third of resident doctors joined strike NHS England had claimed the number that took part in the five-day walkout was down by 7.5% on the previous round of industrial action.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 NHS cancelled thousands of appointments during resident doctor strikes Ministers claim the NHS saw fewer cancellations during doctors' strikes compared to last year.
Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2025 Almost half of NHS England waiting list patients yet to have initial appointment MBI Health’s analysis found around 70% of referrals to treatment pathways fall into the category of being unseen.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025 Three million on NHS England waiting lists have had no care since GP referral Exclusive: Data reveals ‘invisible crisis’ with millions yet to have first specialist appointment or diagnostic test
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025 Mother’s instinct not addressed, report on death of boy sent home from Rotherham A&E says Review of 2022 death of Yusuf Mahmud Nazir calls for national guidance on taking into account parents’ intuition
Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025 Parents urged to prioritise vaccine catch-ups as measles cases remain high The latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency shows there have been 145 cases since the last report on July 3.
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025 NHS chief accuses union of ‘extortionate’ pay strike demands IN FULL