51 h. ago Kate Middleton candidly reveals therapy she's tried as part of cancer journey

While speaking with staff and patients at Colchester Hospital about her cancer experience, the Princess of Wales shared the details of the traditional Chinese medical practice she incorporated into her healing journey

Politics

56 h. ago Ayrshire hospital ward forced to close amid concerns over patients and staff

The ward has seen an increase in incidences of violence.

Science

4 d. ago Kate Middleton's gruelling cancer treatment ordeal laid bare in her own words

The Princess of Wales has opened up about the 'life changing' long term effects of her cancer treatment as she spoke with other cancer patients and staff at the Colchester Hospital in Essex

Economics

4 d. ago Kate Middleton's candid admission on cancer treatment as it's 'difficult to function'

The Princess of Wales opened up about the "life changing" long term effects of her cancer treatment today as she chatted to cancer patients and staff at the Colchester Hospital in Essex

Politics

9 d. ago Oregon psychiatric hospital spends thousands of taxpayers’ money on sex toys for patients — many of whom are criminals, report finds

Access to sexual aids creates safer environment for staff and other patients, hospital says

Economics

1 week ago Overlooking sexual harassment against health staff ‘risks patient safety’

Medics claim that overlooking these incidents allows other toxic behaviours ‘to perpetuate’.

Events

2 w. ago MPs voting on legalising assisted dying following emotive debate – UK politics live

The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill will either clear the House of Commons and move to the Lords, or fail completelyMPs have gathered in the House of Commons for the third reading of the assisted dying bill. If approved, it will then go to the House of Lords.There will also be four votes in the Commons on changes within the bill since it was last put to MPs in November.The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill has huge implications for hospices, our staff, volunteers and patients, as well as the health system and society more broadly. But there are still many unanswered questions around how a future assisted dying service would work.Given this lack of clarity we welcome the introduction of new clause 20, which would require the government to consult with palliative and end of life care providers if the bill progresses. It is vital that the access of palliative and end of life care for everyone is increased, and for that we need a better funding model for hospices. Contin...

Politics

2 w. ago MPs debate assisted dying bill ahead of crunch vote – UK politics live

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will either clear the House of Commons and move to the Lords, or fail completelyMPs have gathered in the House of Commons for the third reading of the assisted dying bill. If approved, it will then go to the House of Lords.There will also be four votes in the Commons on changes within the bill since it was last put to MPs in November.The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill has huge implications for hospices, our staff, volunteers and patients, as well as the health system and society more broadly. But there are still many unanswered questions around how a future assisted dying service would work.Given this lack of clarity we welcome the introduction of new clause 20, which would require the government to consult with palliative and end of life care providers if the bill progresses. It is vital that the access of palliative and end of life care for everyone is increased, and for that we need a better funding model for hospices. Contin...

Politics

2 w. ago Stop filming medical treatments for TikTok, NHS staff warn patients

Medic says patients putting themselves at risk by trying to record appointments for social media

Events

2 w. ago Patients angering NHS staff by secretly filming consultations for TikTok and Instagram

The Society of Radiographers (SoR) is calling on health officials to introduce national guidelines that ban covert recording in hospitals and clinics.

Sport

2 w. ago NHS staff slam trend of patients filming their procedures for TikTok

In one instance, a cancer patient’s daughter tried to record a cannular being fitted

Science

3 w. ago Chaplain who starred in Channel 4 show Geordie Hospital went 'above and beyond' caring for patients and staff before taking her own life, inquest hears

Katie Watson was found hanging in Jesmond Dene, Newcastle, last September, having suffered long-standing mental health issues which required both community and in-patient treatment.

Science

3 w. ago More than 1,000 doctors write to MPs to demand they vote AGAINST 'unsafe' assisted dying laws that are 'a real threat to both patients and NHS staff'

In an open letter, doctors from across the NHS warned the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill poses a 'real threat to both patients and the medical workforce'.

Events

4 w. ago Major emergency services response as two men attacked in their homes

Ambulance staff delivered 'critical care support' before transferring one patient to hospital while police have said another assault took place nearby

Events