‘The worst conditions in memory’: NHS doctors describe a week in A&E
The Guardian asked a number of doctors working in A&E departments across the country to explain how their departments have … Read more
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Doctors accuse Theresa May of being ‘in denial’ over NHS hospital crisis
Healthcare unions have disputed the pertinence of Theresa May’s claim that NHS funding is at record levels, saying she is … Read more
NHS faces ‘humanitarian crisis’ as demand rises, British Red Cross warns
The NHS is facing a “humanitarian crisis” as hospitals and ambulance services struggle to keep up with rising demand, the … Read more
Worcestershire nurse warns of ‘A&E chaos’ as units shut
The closure of several minor injury units (MIU) in Worcestershire has increased “chaos” at Accident and Emergency departments, a nurse … Read more
Patients at risk of ‘serious injury’ at two major south west London hospitals as urgent repair costs soar past £65m
Urgent repairs at two major south west London hospitals which could cause “catastrophic failure” would cost the NHS more than £65m … Read more
Sick children moved as NHS intensive care units run out of beds
Seriously sick children are having to be transported long distances to receive intensive care this weekend because of a lack … Read more
GP urgent home visits to ease A&E crisis
GPs are under pressure to provide emergency home visits to ease the crisis in overstretched A&E departments, NHS documents reveal. … Read more
Relentless GP workload is a threat to our patients’ safety, says RCGP
Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard has responded to a new survey out today from the British Medical Association which highlights the relentless … Read more
Patients one fifth more likely to die in hospitals with fewer qualified nurses
NHS plans to give nursing tasks to cheaper assistants are a “risky experiment,” researchers have warned – after a study … Read more
Trust admits neglect after patient died when unsupervised HCA administered drug
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has accepted that it was at fault following the death of a … Read more