47 h. ago Tragic midwife died after taking too many painkillers to manage back pain

Smie Barnes was a midwife who had been on a waiting list for spinal surgery.

Events

2 d. ago Government issues statement after concerns over NHS dentists waiting lists

Action is being taken to combat "dental deserts" throughout the UK, the Government has said

Politics

3 d. ago Waiting lists for London social housing more than double in some boroughs

Waiting lists for London social housing more than double in some boroughs  South West Londoner

Politics

4 d. ago GRAHAM GRANT: As NHS waiting lists spiral, drug addicts are being handed free CRACK PIPES with taxpayers' cash in latest dystopian government scheme

The Thistle opened in January with the aim of getting drugs paraphernalia off the street - where it was (and still is) a public hazard - and giving addicts a safe space to shoot up.

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves tells SNP to forget second referendum on independence and focus on bringing down NHS waiting lists

John Swinney has argued his party would have a mandate to stage an IndyRef2 if it wins a majority of MSPs at next May's election.

Politics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves' claim that she is 'protecting and strengthening' the NHS with her Budget is overblown, health experts say

The Chancellor failed to allocate any additional funding for tackling waiting lists, dealing with the cost of doctors' strikes or covering a potential rise in drug prices.

Science

1 week ago Mum who lost daughter to suicide hits out as figures show third of kids rejected from mental health waiting lists

Ruth Moss, who lost her 13-year-old daughter Sophie to suicide in 2014, said the figures were "horrifying and shameful".

Events

1 week ago New map shows staggering number of households on London's social housing wait list

New map shows staggering number of households on London's social housing wait list  My London

Politics

1 week ago Backlog of 42,000 Scots kids awaiting neurodiversity assessments 'will take four years to clear'

Experts have warned it will take years to get through the waiting list, with a recent Scottish Government funding only likely to help a fraction.

Politics

1 week ago The first NHS vaping addiction clinic now has children as young as ELEVEN on a lengthy waiting list for treatment

Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool opened its pioneering e-cig cessation pilot earlier this year amid a surge of under-16s hooked on vapes.

Science

2 w. ago NHS vaping addiction clinic has kids as young as 11 on long waiting list

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool launched an e-cig cessation pilot in February to help youngsters kick the habit - and now at least 15 are in a queue to be seen

Science

2 w. ago 'I'm ill and have decided to fly to China for treatment instead of using NHS'

A frustrated British woman who says she has contributed £54,000 in National Insurance over the past five years believes it would be a much quicker and smoother process to seek treatment in the Far East

Politics

2 w. ago Government issues statement as major overhaul of legal migration proposed

The changes would mean migrants are able to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK after 10 years, instead of five years currently

Politics

2 w. ago Government minister issues statement as Russian spy ship seen on edge of UK waters

John Healey said Britain “is ready” if the ship heads south in a warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Politics

2 w. ago Major Government update on public sale of fireworks amid calls for UK

Critics argue that the public sale of fireworks should be banned - now the government has issued a statement

Politics

2 w. ago Plans to reform NHS have ‘chilling echoes’ of HS2 failures, MPs warn

Public accounts committee warns that ‘poor practices’ seen in the project to build the high-speed rail link are being replicated in the health service

Events

2 w. ago Government issues statement on weight loss jab Mounjaro after 'NHS eligibility' concerns

The NHS is rolling out Mounjaro with a focus on those with the "highest clinical need"

Politics

2 w. ago Government issues statement after calls to make train tickets 'more affordable'

A new ticketing system is being rolled out across Greater Manchester next month

Politics

3 w. ago Woman's wait for cardiac care was so long it almost killed her

Angela suffered heart attack while on NHS waiting list.

Events

3 w. ago NHS will be hit by winter chaos when doctors strike for 5 days from TODAY, health bosses warn

A FIVE-day doctors’ strike which starts today will trigger winter chaos in the NHS, health bosses warn.  Thousands of resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, in the British Medical Association will down tools until Wednesday.  It is the third winter in a row of pay protests and a major blow to hopes of cutting waiting lists....

Events