Teacher, 28, would have survived had blood clot been treated, says coroner After the hearing, her sister urged people to ‘trust your body’ and ‘advocate for yourself’ if something feels wrong The Independent UK · Jul 31
Teacher, 28, died day after being discharged by London hospital that failed to spot fatal blood clot Dena Collins would have survived had a blood clot been diagnosed and treated, coroner finds in damning inquest verdict Evening Standard · Jul 31
NHS failing on key cancer target, with some patients waiting over 104 days A new analysis of data shows just three trusts are hitting an 85% waiting times target for treatment. Evening Standard · Feb 25
Mapped: Areas with the worst cancer referral treatment times revealed The NHS has not met its cancer target on a national level since 2014 The Independent UK · Feb 25
Cancer patients waiting over 104 days for treatment as data shows the NHS trusts failing to meet crucial target The new analysis of NHS England figures shows just three of 119 acute trusts with comparable data hit or surpassed the 85% target last year The Independent UK · Feb 24
Teenager asked by NHS staff to tell his deaf mother her father was dying, damning report finds The ombudsman has raised its concerns about access to BSL interpreters with NHS England The Independent UK · Feb 12
Girl, 15, diagnosed with cancer after ‘constant itch’ mistaken for allergic reaction Niamh developed a ‘constant itch’ all over her body The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024
'Our hearts are broken': Couple's twins died after 'lapses in care' at London hospital Amber Lincoln and her partner Darren call for lessons to be learnt after tragedy Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
Father died after catching stomach bug by drinking bottled water on family holiday The 63-year-old became unwell after drinking bottled water whilst holidaying in Cyprus The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
Government committed to building 40 new hospitals by 2030 – Barclay Some hospitals at risk of collapse and in need of an upgrade will now be added to the programme instead of some where work is delayed. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Mum-of-two living in hospital for a whole year desperately waiting for a new heart Jenna Williams is being kept alive by a machine in hospital Wales Online · Apr 15, 2023
Over 30 NHS hospitals and buildings could 'collapse without warning' - see full list More than 30 NHS buildings and hospitals are constructed with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, a material compared to 'chocolate aero' that has long passed the end of its lifespan. The cost of repair is more than £1 billion - with replacement billions more Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023
One person taken to hospital following multi-vehicle collision on A1 The three vehicle collision occurred at 7.30am on Wednesday morning Chronicle Live · Jan 25, 2023
Dumbarton man with epilepsy who has daily seizures ruled 'fit to work' by DWP Ryan Connelly, 47, said his deteriorating condition has made it impossible for him to maintain his job, while the DWP has assessed him as having limited capability to work. Glasgow Live · Jan 24, 2023
Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023 DWP says man who has daily epileptic seizures is fit to work Ryan Connelly says his condition is deteriorating and means he can't work anymore
Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023 Scot who takes daily epileptic fits deemed 'fit to work' by DWP He claims the decision has also seen him receive lower benefits than he should have, causing him to mount up over £2500 of debt.
Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023 A&E doctor haunted by memories of patient who died after 12-hour overnight wait Dr Milan Chand highlights pressures facing staff in hospital emergency departments as winter crisis deepens
Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023 A&E doctor reveals patient spent 12 hours in hospital waiting room before dying Dr Milan Chand says the 80-year-old arrived at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich with a suspected blood clot and suffered a cardiac arrest after enduring the overnight wait
Edinburgh Live · Jan 14, 2023 Superfit teacher horrified to learn 'Do Not Resuscitate' marked on medical records Teacher Fiona, 44, was furious after a paramedic in ambulance told her that her file advised against CPR if she suffered a cardiac arrest.
Daily Record · Jan 14, 2023 Superfit Scots teacher horrified to learn 'Do Not Resuscitate' marked on medical records Teacher Fiona, 44, was furious after a paramedic in ambulance told her that her file advised against CPR if she suffered a cardiac arrest.
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023 Man diagnosed with brain tumour after being ‘completely frozen’ Matthew Stride was just 26 when he was diagnosed with an incurable grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma
Glasgow Live · Jan 9, 2023 Woman in 'critical' condition after being mowed down by Seat Ibiza in Paisley A 26-year-old woman was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after she and a 27-year-old man were struck by the car which was allegedly being driven by a man, aged 20.
Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023 'I was given five years to live after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour' Matthew Stride was just 26 when he was diagnosed with an incurable grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma
Chronicle Live · Dec 29, 2022 One casualty taken to hospital following two vehicle crash on A1 in Gateshead Emergency crews attended the scene on the A1 Western Bypass northbound at Junction 68 at Lobley Hill
Daily Mirror · Dec 28, 2022 Aerial images illustrate immense devastation caused by blast that left four in hospital Emergency services attending the incident rushed one person to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham while two other adults were taken to Hereford County Hospital