3 h. ago Stark warning for NHS over drop in number of international nurses coming to UK

The health and care system has relied on international recruitment ‘for generations’ with experts warning that plans to tighten visa rules and cut immigration could ‘deepen’ workforce shortages

Events

10 h. ago Health officials issue 'time is running out' warning as UK heads for Christmas flu peak

The NHS is bracing for an 'unprecedented flu wave' - and the UKHSA warns it could hit in the festive period

Events

14 h. ago Flu 2025 sees 50% increase in NHS hospital admissions with one symptom worse this year

NHS data has sparked warning of a flu crisis at hospitals across England after statistics from last year show a 50% increase in the percentage of patients when compared to 2024

Science

16 h. ago NHS England warns of sharp rise in flu patients as admissions more than double

The NHS said the report reflects its first weekly snapshot of pressures facing hospitals this winter, highlighting demand not only from respiratory illness but also gastrointestinal infections.

Events

17 h. ago Brits urged to make key heart check in NHS 'Spotify Wrapped' message

The NHS provides a calculator on its website to help people determine one thing

Politics

21 h. ago Watchdog warns Scotland's NHS 'financially unsustainable' despite SNP's £3bn extra funding

Audit Scotland has warned that SNP pledges to improve the NHS have not been delivered despite extra funding and staff for the health service.

Economics

38 h. ago NHS warns common symptoms could be sign of condition 25,000 Brits get every year

People who are diagnosed can have periods of good health, but will experience flare-ups when symptoms are more active

Events

38 h. ago NHS warns Brits to look out for key symptoms of two ‘painful’ conditions

The NHS has highlighted several warning signs - with around 25,000 people diagnosed with either condition every year in the UK

Events

39 h. ago BBC NHS doctor issues cancer warning to anyone with common cold symptom

The NHS GP and BBC Morning Live doctor explained what serious signs to look out for when suffering from a cold or the flu

Events

43 h. ago Teenager, 17, left needing emergency surgery after 'common cold' mutated and infected her brain: 'My eye was leaking pus'

Sophie Bell, from Enfield in London, suffered daily headaches and common cold symptoms throughout October, which left her bedbound and in debilitating pain.

Politics

55 h. ago Scotland's struggling NHS heading for 'collapse' this winter as flu cases spike by 45 per cent in a week and deaths hit double digits

Flu cases in Scotland have soared by 45 per cent in just a week amid warning the NHS is facing 'collapse' under the pressure.

Events

61 h. ago NHS doctor warns against taking aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and says 'too few realise'

Dr Mark Porter, an NHS GP, has issued a stark warning and said people should 'never' take aspirin unless it is prescribed

Events

3 d. ago Clinical pharmacist's bowel cancer alert as 'festive symptoms' could be red flag

A clinical pharmacist has warned that some common festive symptoms like bloating, fatigue and stomach pain could indicate bowel cancer if they persist beyond a few days after overindulging

Science

4 d. ago Woman told to endure heavy periods diagnosed with painful Endometriosis

A London woman has recounted the harrowing reality of her decade-long battle with endometriosis, describing how she passed blood clots "the size of a golf ball" and developed a phobia of blood due to the severity of her symptoms.

Politics

4 d. ago NHS warns parents to avoid 3 things when helping children with a common symptom

Earaches and ear pain are relatively common in children and are most often caused by infections

Events

6 d. ago NHS 'dial 999 immediately' alert for some people using Gabapentin

Gabapentin is commonly prescribed for nerve pain, epilepsy and diabetes-related pain, but NHS guidance warns it sometimes requires an immediate emergency call

Events

6 d. ago Woman who got breast reduction calls for 'strict criteria' as 36M chest mum begs

While a mum who has the 'biggest boobs in the UK' has begged for a breast reduction, another woman who managed to get the surgery on the NHS has warned of the dangers

Politics

6 d. ago Prostate cancer screening on NHS denied to most men as experts warn of risks

The UKNSC has advised against population-wide prostate cancer screening

Events

6 d. ago NHS warns digoxin and more 'may not mix well with omeprazole'

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor commonly prescribed in the UK

Events

7 d. ago Queen hopes ‘resolve to stand up to tyranny’ will help end war in Ukraine

Camilla gave a speech ahead of an awards dinner to celebrate the achievements of one of the British Army’s key infantry regiments.

Politics