Scots ‘forced to wait years’ for hernia operations as NHS struggles to meet demand
One patient treated by NHS Grampian waited 1,818 days for an inguinal hernia repair, while another treated by…
Shambles at Northern Ireland hospital is a case study on how not to transform healthcare – The Irish News
It is a scandal that thanks to the ill-judged Private Finance Initiative, the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH)…
Nurses deserve more credit | The Spectator
When I was recently in hospital for almost six months, one of my closest and most impish friends…
Job cuts and restructuring in NHS Sussex reform, report says
The plans have faced some criticism. All four upper tier local authorities in Sussex and Surrey have stated…
UTIs cost NHS hospitals over £600m last year
New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) cost…
TV doctor shares little-known way people can slash NHS waiting times
ITV’s Dr Hilary Jones was able to get his hip replacement ‘very quickly’ – and is telling others…
‘Unfair NHS waiting lists’ revealed in official report
NHS trusts are being asked to use the data to understand and reduce inequalities faced by patients. Patients…
Neurosurgeon Greg Malham accused of ‘sexist’ and ‘unprofessional’ behaviour by colleagues and patients
It started out as one of those odd stories you sometimes see in the rough and tumble of…
Almost half of people don’t wash their hands after using hospital loos | News UK
Experts said the findings were concerning for patient safety (Picture: Getty Images) It’s one of the simplest steps…
1 in 3 struggle to see a GP, how to get a face‑to‑face consultation
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: In most cases, you have the legal right to choose the hospital or service you’d…