NHS facing ‘storm of pressure’ as flu cases surge in winter virus outbreak Top doctor warns junior doctors’ strike next week will be more ‘severe’ for NHS than the last round The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023
More than 85,000 appointments rescheduled because of latest NHS strike Number of appointments rescheduled since industrial action in the health service began in December last year now above 1.2 million Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2023
Junior doctor strikes have come ‘at the worst possible time’ – NHS chiefs Medics begin walkout during one of busiest periods of the year Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023
Junior doctor strikes will have ‘significant impact’ on patient care, says No 10 on eve of walkout The strike is set to begin at 7am on Wednesday Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023
Number in hospital with norovirus in England 179% higher than last year Admissions caused by vomiting and diarrhoea-causing virus almost three times up on same time in 2022 The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
Adults with rare blood disorder to be offered stem cell transplants Experts welcomed the updated guidance as a ‘remarkable milestone’. The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
NHS introduces new warning system to stop ‘avoidable’ child deaths Care will be escalated regardless of other clinical observations if a parent raises alarm over a child’s health under the new standard. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Heart failure to be treated at home as NHS expands virtual wards programme The programme is already approved for frail patients and those with acute respiratory infections. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Growing number of people face 18-month waits for NHS care in England Figures reveal rise to 8,998 patients in August, despite ministers’ pledge to have ended such long waits by April The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
NHS braced for week of disruption as consultants and junior doctors strike Health bosses said the action by medics in England will see planned care grind to a halt. The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
Consultant strike caused tens of thousands of cancellations Top hospital doctors in England staged a 48-hour walkout from August 24. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Government confirms two-thirds of cancer targets will be scrapped by autumn It is hoped the new targets will help diagnose and treat cancer faster The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
Junior doctors strike August 2023: Why are they taking action? Medics in England are walking out from early on Friday morning, with no end in sight to their pay dispute Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023
NHS consultants’ strike in England may cancel surgery for tens of thousands Routine care to come to virtual halt for 48 hours this week and in August after improved pay offer ruled out The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023 More than 100,000 appointments cancelled due to latest strike by junior doctors The cumulative number of cancellations in all settings since industrial action began has now passed 750,000
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 More than 100,000 appointments cancelled because of latest junior doctors strike Cumulative number of cancellations in all settings since industrial action began has now passed 750,000
Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023 Consultants strike to bring planned NHS care to ‘virtual standstill’ Senior NHS leader warns walkout will have ‘most severe impact’ of any NHS strike so far
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023 Consultants’ strike to put NHS care in England ‘at a standstill’, says top doctor Sir Stephen Powis says two-day strike over pay will cause most severe impact ever seen in the NHS as result of industrial action
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 NHS planned care will come to virtual standstill this week, senior doctor warns Consultant doctors will be on strike for 48 hours from 7am on Thursday until 7am on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 NHS waiting lists in England climb to new record The new data comes amid a fresh wave of industrial action across the health service, with junior doctors walking out on strike for five days.
Manchester Evening News · Jul 5, 2023 NHS boss praises 'constant' compassion of NHS staff as service reaches 75 Service chiefs paid tribute to workers and said it would embrace new technology as the institution celebrates the milestone
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 NHS boss praises ‘constant’ compassion of NHS staff as service reaches 75 NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard admitted NHS workers were facing ‘enormous’ challenges.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Assisted dying law changes ‘matter for MPs but Government will not stand in way’ Helen Whately said debate in this ‘sensitive area’ is one that should be led by MPs at Westminster and it should be for Parliament to decide.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 NHS boss warns heatwave set to bring ‘busiest day ever’ The UK heatwave has seen one of the ‘busiest days ever’ for healthcare services
Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023 Health chiefs warn hospitals face 'busiest day ever' as heatwave continues to hit UK NHS national medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the hot weather has increased demand at A&E departments, with medical staff currently prioritising urgent and emergency care