6 h. ago Asian women called ‘divas’ by NHS staff when asking for pain relief – Streeting

He said he was determined to deal with inequalities and racism in the health service as he launched a probe into NHS maternity services.

Politics

6 h. ago Major NHS maternity probe launched after devastating spate of baby deaths scandals

The 'rapid national investigation' is being launched after investigations into maternity units in Shrewsbury and Telford, Sussex and East Kent found poor care may have contributed to babies dying or having life-changing injuries

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8 h. ago England's most DANGEROUS maternity units exposed as health chiefs launch urgent review into scandal

The probe will look at the 10 worst performing  maternity and neonatal services in the country, including Leeds, Sussex, Gloucester, and Mid and South Essex.

Science

5 d. ago Dentists cleaning toilets in McDonald's as thousands unable to secure a licence to practice despite major NHS shortage

A registration 'bottleneck' means dentists who trained overseas but want to work in the UK are being forced to make a living in fast food restaurants.

Politics

7 d. ago Major update to NHS app will let patients sign up to trial cutting

Patients will have the chance to search for projects on their smartphone, giving them the chance to benefit first from potentially ground-breaking new treatments

Science

9 d. ago Israel launches devastating airstrike on Iran's nuclear sites killing top military leaders

The operation raised the potential for all-out war between the countries.

Events

1 week ago Spending Review winners and losers: Hospitals, schools and defence handed billions amid fears of tax rises

Major boosts for the NHS , schools, defence, local transport and nuclear power are expected to be unveiled by the Chancellor at lunchtime.

Economics

1 week ago Spending Review winners and losers: Hospitals, schools and defence to benefit under Rachel Reeves plans

Major boosts for the NHS , schools, defence, local transport and nuclear power are expected to be unveiled by the Chancellor at lunchtime.

Politics

1 week ago NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

Politics

1 week ago NHS announces major cervical screening change affecting millions of women

Women will be invited to get their cervical screenings every five years rather than every three if they test negative for HPV in a bid to "spare" women from "uncomfortable" screenings they don't need

Politics

1 week ago Major change to NHS smear tests that will see up to seven million women screened LESS often

The new protocol will be introduced from July, and applies to women aged 25 to 49 considered to be at low risk of the disease.

Politics

1 week ago Major change to NHS smear tests that will see women screened LESS often

The new protocol will be introduced from July, and applies to women aged 25 to 49 considered to be at low risk of the disease.

Politics

1 week ago NHS reveals major change to cervical screening affecting millions of women

The NHS has announced it is rolling out more personalised cervical screening for HPV

Politics

2 w. ago Love Island stars dealt devastating blow hours before 2025 launch show

Love Island is back with 12 new singletons hoping to find romance in the famous villa on the ITV2 dating show but not everyone can walk away with the prize fund

Economics

2 w. ago Firm at centre of NHS corruption scandal moves business to new company as directors jailed

Four men were jailed for a total of 29 years following a major investigation into the award of lucrative NHS contracts to Ayrshire-based telecommunications firm, Oricom.

Economics

2 w. ago Labour reveals major NHS plan to FINALLY cut A&E and ambulance wait times

NHS plan to tackle 'corridor care’ with 55 new clinics and 486 new ambulances - see how many your region will get

Sport

2 w. ago Poundland closing another store 'with 200 more at risk of being shut'

Devastated shoppers have launched an online petition to try and save the Poundland store, with customers saying that alternative branches are too far away

Events

2 w. ago Tributes paid to dad who died after being hit by Skoda on way home from night out

A fundraiser has been launched to support John Provan's devastated family including his partner and two children after the incident at around midnight on Sunday.

Events

3 w. ago NHS trust at centre of maternity deaths scandal investigated for manslaughter

Detectives launched criminal investigation into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust after The Independent revealed babies had died or suffered serious injuries at maternity units

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3 w. ago NHS trust at centre of maternity deaths scandal investigated by police

Nottinghamshire Police launch corporate manslaughter probe into Nottingham University Hospitals Trust

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