5 h. ago TRNSMT warning as NHS bosses urge revellers to keep safe with temperatures to soar

With temperatures set to soar to a blistering 29C today and 27C tomorrow, gig-goers are told to look after themselves and stay hydrated during the heatwave.

Events

56 h. ago Tens of thousands of patients face cancellations during doctors’ strike, NHS bosses warn

Wes Streeting urges doctors to call off the strikes as action is likely to see tens of thousands of operations and appointments cancelled

Events

3 d. ago ‘They can’t stop us’: Kneecap hit back against Swinney at Glasgow gig

The band played a sold-out O2 Academy show after their spot at TRNSMT was axed following calls from the First Minister and warnings from police.

Events

5 d. ago Alder Hey hospital issues rare letter to parents after children left 'very unwell'

Bosses at NHS Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool have taken the unprecedented step of sending an open letter to parents after kids were left 'seriously unwell' with measles infections

Society

5 d. ago NHS bosses fear fresh strikes in England as resident doctors seek 29% pay rise

Hundreds of thousands of hospital appointments could be cancelled if BMA members vote for series of stoppagesHospitals are bracing for a fresh round of strikes by resident doctors seeking a 29% pay rise, amid warnings that stoppages could lead to hundreds of thousands of appointments and operations being cancelled.NHS leaders fear that a ballot of resident doctors, formerly junior doctors in England, which closes on Monday will produce a majority backing renewed industrial action. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago New NHS boss admits dysfunction across health service 'makes me want to cry' as she says postcode lottery in care is 'a stain on our country'

Dr Penny Dash, who has previously worked as a hospital doctor, senior manager and director in the NHS, tore into 'poor management' of resources in England's hospitals.

Politics

2 w. ago Patients are kept away and seen as an 'inconvenience', says NHS boss

The new chief executive has warned the NHS could lose the population if it does not reconnect with the public

Science

2 w. ago NHS keeps public away and patients are seen as 'inconvenience', health service's new boss says

Sir Jim Mackey, who was made chief executive of NHS England on March 31, has publicly criticised the health service for often being 'deaf' to criticism and retaining 'fossilised' methods of working.

Science

2 w. ago NHS keeps patients away because they are an inconvenience, new boss admits ahead of shake

Failing to listen to public frustrations could mean the end of a national health service, warns Sir Jim Mackey, as Labour prepares to unveil its 10-year plan for the NHS next week

Science

2 w. ago NHS keeps public away as patients seen as ‘inconvenience’, new boss says

Sir Jim Mackey’s statement comes as he prepares to implement a 10-year health plan to be published by the Government next week.

Science

2 w. ago Care home where relative said loved one 'often smelt of urine' put into special measures

Inspectors found the home was not safe - with damaged wardrobes, floors and radiators set to a dangerous temperature

Politics

2 w. ago US heat wave: Experts share advice on how to stay cool and safe amid soaring temperatures

Heat poses a health risk, especially for children, older people and those with certain health conditions

Politics

4 w. ago Race row as top UK health boss says mum got 'Black service, not an NHS service'

Lord Victor Adebowale said in a speech to other NHS leaders he believes his ex-nurse mum faced NHS discrimination and worse care because of the colour of her skin

Sport

4 w. ago Millions of patients to be treated by GPs instead of hospitals under radical reforms to cut NHS waiting list

NHS bosses claim half of the 135 million hospital outpatient appointments every year are 'pointless' and follow-ups and consultations could instead be done in high-street surgeries.

Science