Major incident declared after fire breaks out at Southampton hospital

Southampton General Hospital is grappling with significant disruption after a major fire broke out in its endoscopy unit early this morning, leading to the evacuation of over 200 patients and…

How do cold health alerts work and what do the different levels mean?

Yellow health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the north west and north east regions of England, signalling that the cold weather poses a…

Weight loss jab users warned over rare but serious pancreas issue

The widespread adoption of GLP-1 receptor agonist injections, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, for weight management has prompted a crucial safety alert from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency…

‘Damning’ evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital – Sarwar

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has presented what he describes as "damning" evidence, including government meeting notes, indicating that significant political pressure was exerted to expedite the opening of the…

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

London, UK – A significant surge in gallbladder removal surgeries across NHS England in the past decade has prompted specialist doctors to call for more in-depth research into a potential…

12-year-old patient harmed by GOSH surgeon talks about his ordeal.

The hushed corridors of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), a place synonymous with hope and healing for children facing complex medical challenges, have been overshadowed by a deeply disturbing account…

Maternity services care in Lancaster and Furness ‘exemplary’

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB) has achieved a significant turnaround in its maternity and emergency care services, with inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)…

Ipswich Town stars inspire youngsters to have healthy routines.

In a powerful testament to the profound impact that sport can have beyond the pitch, Ipswich Town Football Club’s stars, striker George Hirst and defender Conor Townsend, recently graced the…

Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed by High Court.

A significant legal challenge brought by the charity Sex Matters, aiming to restrict transgender individuals from using single-sex changing facilities at Hampstead Heath’s iconic swimming ponds, has been definitively dismissed…

Halifax man tells fake Covid test lab trial "we weren’t perfect"

An ex-politician accused of orchestrating a fraudulent coronavirus testing operation has admitted in court that the firm’s practices were not flawless, stating, "we weren’t perfect." Faisal Shoukat, a former Labour…