23 h. ago Patients of health board stuck in hospital beds for nearly 65,000 days in a year

They were medically fit to be discharged but weren't able to leave

Science

46 h. ago Hospitals could run GP surgeries under NHS reforms – Streeting

Wes Streeting addressed healthcare leaders at the NHS ConfedExpo conference.

Politics

46 h. ago Man, 21, hospitalised due to risky 'sounding' sex act involving a USB cable

A young American man needed to take an embarrassing trip to A&E after a shocking sexual experiment involving a USB cable when horribly wrong.

Events

47 h. ago NHS waiting lists fall to lowest level in two years...but number of patients waiting over a year on the rise

The news comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the NHS a cash injection of an extra £29 billion per year.

Science

54 h. ago Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper suffers 'painful' injury as he shares health update from A&E

Kaleb Cooper, known for being Jeremy Clarkson's handyman on Diddly Squat farm, has experienced a new injury this week and has shared a new health update from hospital

Events

3 d. ago He was trapped in hospitals for a decade because he’s autistic – now Nicholas is finally free

Special Report: For more than 10 years, Nicholas Thornton was detained in dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards because he couldn’t get the help he needed for his autism. It took a huge toll on his health, leaving the 29-year-old unable to speak. Now, one year after The Independent told his story, Nicholas is in his own home – and even able to talk again. Rebecca Thomas reports

Politics

4 d. ago NHS trust and ward manager guilty of safety failures after patient Alice Figueiredo, 22, killed herself at mental health hospital

Jurors at the Old Bailey found that North East London NHS Foundation Trust was not responsible for the death of Alice Figueiredo, 22, but had 'failed to ensure the safety of a non-employee'.

Events

5 d. ago Inside Love Island 2025 bombshell Toni Laite's health battle which left her hospitalised

Love Island's first bombshell Antonia Laites, a Las Vegas pool party waitress, has opened up about her health battle which being told she unable to attend her senior prom

Events

5 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson opens up on prostate exam check for cancer after seeing 'many friends go down'

The Clarkson's Farm star has been keeping a close eye on his health following his stay in hospital last year, where the 65-year-old was 'days away from death'

Politics

6 d. ago 'Russian Popeye' who injected oil into biceps hospitalised after health fears

Kirill Tereshin, who pumps oil into his arms to create the illusion of massive biceps, has gone hospital for 'removal surgery' after health professionals expressed concern about his habits

Science

7 d. ago The hospital that sent Lila Marsland, 5, home with fatal meningitis PRAISED by inspectors a year on from tragic death

An inspection by the health watchdog, 13 months after Lila’s death, found praised the hospital that sent the five-year-old girl with tonsillitis medication just hours before she died from meningitis

Events

8 d. ago Health minister admits state of London's crumbling hospitals is 'unacceptable'

Karin Smyth said she ‘knows Londoners deserve better services’ after visiting dilapidated NHS wards

Politics

8 d. ago Walking wounded told not to go to A&E as Labour plots £450m shake

Some 40 new same day emergency care and urgent treatment centres will be established across England to treat and discharge patients the same day as part of the Government's new plan.

Economics

9 d. ago Mental health hospitals in charge of violent criminals allowing biologically male patients who 'self

Mental health hospitals in charge of violent criminals allow biologically male patients who 'self identify' as women to be placed on female wards.

Science

9 d. ago Police launch probe into 11 heart operation deaths at NHS hospital

A BBC report raised concerns that death certificates may have failed to disclose that surgery contributed to the deaths

Events

1 week ago Chelsea icon Paul Canoville in hospital after ‘serious decline in his physical health’

Canoville was Chelsea’s first black player and made over 100 appearances for the Blues

Science

1 week ago Chelsea's first black footballer Paul Canoville in hospital after 'serious decline in physical health'

Canoville, 63, played for the Blues between 1981 and 1986 and helped them to the Second Division title in 1983-84.

Science

1 week 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

Events

1 week ago NHS trust at centre of maternity deaths scandal investigated by police

Nottinghamshire Police launch corporate manslaughter probe into Nottingham University Hospitals Trust

Events

1 week ago Alex Jones gives health update after hospital visit with youngest child

Alex Jones gave a health update on her daughter, after spending time in hospital

Society