10 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire launches new initiative taking active stance against racism

The health board’s first anti-racism plan aims to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for both staff and patients.

Events

15 h. ago Doctor urges Brits to avoid visiting GP if they have one illness

A doctor has urged Brits to avoid visiting their GP if they're suffering from one common illness. Dr Abdul said it's essential you stay away if you're experiencing symptoms

Science

39 h. ago Doctor shares one medication you should avoid taking if you have Covid

Dr Sami is a doctor who often shares health advice online, and he recently turned his attention to Covid-19. If you test positive, he urged people to avoid taking one type of medication

Science

55 h. ago More than 100 ideas on the table with changes on the way to NHS in one part of Wales

It's been a tumultuous few years for Hywel Dda University Health Board with plans for a new hospital put on the back burner and an overhaul of services seeming more and more likely

Politics

55 h. ago Underpaid hospital workers 'betrayed' as health board pulls out of pay deal 'without explanation'

'Many staff had been relying on that pay for Christmas', one anonymous staff member told WalesOnline

Economics

64 h. ago 'The situation is too desperate. It's dire': Brutal assessment of emergency care in part of Wales

The chairman of the health board responsible said in a scathing description that they were letting people down and 'causing harm'

Politics

3 d. ago NHS Fife says staff should use toilets based on biological sex in new review

The health board said it was “committed to ensuring that all staff have access to facilities which are safe, lawful, and that respect the privacy and dignity of everyone”.

Politics

3 d. ago NHS Fife now says staff should use toilets based on biological sex

The health board has released an equality impact assessment after the equalities watchdog told it to take ‘corrective action’.

Politics

3 d. ago Doctor reveals the reasons behind 'terrifying' sleep paralysis condition

Good Morning Britain star and GP Dr Amir Khan took on the nightmarish subject in a recent TikTok video , where he explained that sleep paralysis is when our muscles are 'temporarily switched off'.

Events

4 d. ago NHS Fife lawyers acted 'negligently' in new Sandie Peggie employment tribunal ruling

Employment judge Sandy Kemp has found NHS Fife’s lawyers acted ‘negligently’ in the Sandie Peggie case against the health board and Dr Beth Upton.

Events

6 d. ago Tories demand Commons sleaze investigation after leaked texts suggested secret slush fund to propel Starmer to Labour leadership

The WhatsApp messages appear to directly contradict the party's denials last week that embattled Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, used his Labour Together think tank to back Sir Keir.

Politics

1 week ago Former health board chief denies urging senior doctor to avoid whistleblowing

Jane Grant also said she was ‘shocked’ to read a report of potential problems with a hospital water system.

Society

2 w. ago Health board to pay almost £100k after unit flouted smoking policy

Hafan y Coed facility at Llandough hospital failed to comply with an enforcement notice issued by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) after checks on patients smoking habits were not recorded

Economics

2 w. ago Doctor urges Brits to make three changes now as new Covid strain hits UK

A doctor has urged Brits to make three changes now to avoid catching the new Covid strain. Dr Kader said the virus is sweeping the UK at the moment as a result of the colder weather

Events

2 w. ago Falkirk councillors back call for more info on health and social care changes

One councillor said the board in charge of health and social care had "failed to communicate on basic matters"

Science

2 w. ago Harvard doctor who has studied the gut for over 10 years reveals the common fruit that he would NEVER eat

A leading gut doctor has ranked ten common fruits based on how good, or bad, they are for gut health-and the surprising fruit he always avoids to protect his gut and ward off inflammation.

Events

2 w. ago Mum told health board is too skint to fund child's autism assessment after three year wait

Charmaine Lacock’s daughter Sarah has been on a listing waiting with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) since 2022.

Society

3 w. ago 'Shameful': Planned closure of GP surgery and dispensary in Renfrewshire village finalised

Seal of approval from Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership noted at integration joint board.

Politics

3 w. ago NHS urges thousands in Scotland to complete health check 'as soon as possible'

A major health board has urged thousands of university and college students to take action without delay

Politics

3 w. ago UK drone programme as NATO allies condemn 'deliberate' drone strikes and experts warn of Russian 'test'

Doubts expressed over Russian denial as NATO chief vows to defend ‘every inch’ of territory

Events