14 h. 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

17 h. ago Waste of time and money in hospitals makes you want to cry, NHS England chief says

It is a ‘stain on our country’ that the poorest receive some of the worst care, Dr Penny Dash says

Politics

3 d. ago The success of this government now rests in Wes Streeting’s hands

Editorial: Labour’s vision for a new era for NHS England – one with community hubs, artificial intelligence and early diagnosis at its heart – could be a model of public policymaking. But if it is to have a chance of success, the health secretary must now persuade the trade unions and professional bodies to join him

Politics

4 d. ago Starmer fails to guarantee chancellor’s future and does not rule out tax rises to fund welfare concessions – UK politics live

Kemi Badenoch tells PM the welfare bill is a ‘pointless waste of time’ after climbdown heads off Labour revoltWelfare bill climbdown will have ‘a cost’ at budget, says ministerOn Wednesday, Angela Rayner sought to reassure people who had been “scared” about the proposed benefits changes, reports the PA news agency.Speaking to ITV’s Lorraine, the deputy prime minister said:Anyone listening to your show today, they know that there will be no changes to their welfare.I want to make sure that people are reassured by that, because a lot of people have been scared about what’s going to happen. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Cass review: how has report affected care for transgender young people?

Review led to profound changes, some of which made young people feel unsupported, yet new clinics are openingAt the heart of the controversy about how to meet the needs of young people questioning their gender has been the huge rise in referrals to the Tavistock – previously the only dedicated clinic in England and Wales treating children with gender dysphoria.The clinic was closed one month before the Cass review into youth gender identity services, commissioned by NHS England and led by the British paediatrician Hilary Cass, which found that children had been “let down” by the NHS amid a “toxic” public discourse. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney explains shock name change in a video monologue

Star says he has wasted too much time getting people to ‘say or spell my name correctly’

Events

5 d. ago The NHS will slash red tape so it can deploy the latest technology faster to all hospitals and end a postcode lottery in care

Firms will only need to prove the safety and effectiveness of their products once, rather than wasting time making separate submissions to each trust.

Science

5 d. ago Love Island fans baffled as ITV show 'cut short' in the midst of bombshell drama

The Love Island villa was graced with the arrival of two more bombshells tonight, as Billykiss and Ryan wasted no time in taking some of the Islanders on a date

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7 d. ago Patients with common eye condition face sight loss due to care delays – charity

A report by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists suggests glaucoma cases could rise by 22% by 2035.

Science

7 d. ago Charli XCX breaks silence on Glastonbury criticism as 'boring' after headlining set

The singer wasted no time in defending her performance against the backlash

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8 d. 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

9 d. ago Hospital money could be linked to patient feedback under new plan – report

The 10-year plan for the NHS is due to be announced next week.

Science

9 d. ago Oregon psychiatric hospital spends thousands of taxpayers’ money on sex toys for patients — many of whom are criminals, report finds

Access to sexual aids creates safer environment for staff and other patients, hospital says

Economics

9 d. ago 5 benefits of a health MOT – and what we could learn from the Japanese approach

As populations age and the healthcare system faces growing pressure, proactive measures to support healthy ageing are more important than ever.

Politics

1 week ago Government announces plans to put ‘digital front doors’ on mental health care

It comes as the Department of Health and Social Care confirmed 85 new mental health emergency departments will be built across England.

Politics

1 week ago One in four young people in England have mental health condition, NHS survey finds

Rates are three times as high in young women as in young men and mental ill health up across age groups, study showsSharp rises in rates of anxiety, depression and other disorders have led to one in four young people in England having a common mental health condition, an NHS survey shows, with young women nearly three times more likely to report them than young men.The study found that rates of such conditions in 16- to 24-year-olds have risen by more than a third in a decade, from 18.9% in 2014 to 25.8% in 2024.More than a fifth (22.6%) of adults aged 16 to 64 have a common mental health condition, up from 18.9% in 2014.More than one in four adults (25.2%) reported having had suicidal thoughts during their lifetime, including about a third of 16- 24-year-olds (31.5%) and 25- to 34-year-olds (32.9%).Self-harm rates have quadrupled since 2000 and risen from 6.4% in 2014 to 10.3% in 2024, with the highest rates among 16- to 24-year-olds at 24.6%, especially young women at 31.7%. Conti...

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1 week ago Hospital balls are a certainty as determined teams clash again in West Lothian rematch

Edinburgh Airport v Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity is raising money for a great cause

Politics

1 week ago Ministers considering alcohol advertising restrictions in line with junk food

Wes Streeting is set to announce radical reforms for the NHS in England after the recent spending review allocated £29 billion to the health service

Politics

1 week ago Just 20 posts for newly qualified physiotherapists as 3,000 qualify

Physiotherapists help people with musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological problems.

Politics

1 week ago Manchester United have broken their own transfer rule for a second time

Man United have wasted no time in attempting to strengthen their attack this summer - and they deserve recognition for it.

Sport