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Fit Note System 'Broken', Says Government as Pilot Scheme Launched

Health Fit Note System 'Broken', Says Government as Pilot Scheme Launched The government says the fit note system is "broken" and has launched a pilot scheme removing GPs from signing workers off sick, marking a m… 21 May 2026

Andes Virus Alert: UK Authorities Trace Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak — What You Need to Know

Health Andes Virus Alert: UK Authorities Trace Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak — What You Need to Know 18 May 2026

Dance on Prescription: How England Is Fighting the Loneliness Epidemic

Health Dance on Prescription: How England Is Fighting the Loneliness Epidemic 18 May 2026

Medical Marijuana in the USA: A Visitor's Guide for British Travellers

HealthMedical Marijuana in the USA: A Visitor's Guide for British TravellersMedical marijuana is legal in over 38 US states, yet accessing it as a foreign visit…17 May 2026

England's GP Deserts: How 4.2 Million Patients Now Live Beyond Reach of a Family Doctor

HealthEngland's GP Deserts: How 4.2 Million Patients Now Live Beyond Reach of a Family DoctorA new analysis exposes stark geographical inequalities in primary care, with rural c…15 May 2026

Starmer Pledges NHS Overhaul Amid Mounting Waiting Lists

UK PoliticsStarmer Pledges NHS Overhaul Amid Mounting Waiting ListsKeir Starmer pledges £15 billion NHS overhaul to tackle record waiting lists, unveil…14 May 2026

Starmer's NHS overhaul faces fresh resistance

UK PoliticsStarmer's NHS overhaul faces fresh resistanceStarmer’s NHS overhaul faces growing resistance from staff, unions, and Labour backb…14 May 2026

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NHS faces fresh mental health funding crisis

HealthNHS faces fresh mental health funding crisisThe NHS faces a worsening mental health funding crisis, triggering service cuts and …13 May 2026

NHS waiting times hit record high amid GP shortage crisis

HealthNHS waiting times hit record high amid GP shortage crisisNHS waiting times hit record highs with over 7.6 million patients awaiting treatment…13 May 2026

NHS Cancer Waiting Times Hit New Crisis as Backlog Soars

HealthNHS Cancer Waiting Times Hit New Crisis as Backlog SoarsNHS cancer waiting times have reached a critical new high, with over 300,000 patient…12 May 2026

NHS faces critical drug price negotiations with pharma firms

HealthNHS faces critical drug price negotiations with pharma firmsThe NHS is embroiled in critical drug price negotiations with pharma firms amid moun…11 May 2026

NHS Launches Emergency Plan to Cut GP Surgery Waiting Times

HealthNHS Launches Emergency Plan to Cut GP Surgery Waiting TimesThe NHS launches an emergency plan to tackle a six-week GP appointment backlog, aimi…10 May 2026

NHS GP Surgeries Face Critical Staff Shortage Crisis

HealthNHS GP Surgeries Face Critical Staff Shortage CrisisEngland’s NHS GP surgeries are grappling with a critical staffing shortage crisis, m…10 May 2026

NHS Cancer Survival Rates Climb on New Treatment Access

HealthNHS Cancer Survival Rates Climb on New Treatment AccessNHS cancer survival rates rise to record highs, with over half of patients diagnosed…10 May 2026

NHS Cancer Backlog Worsens as Waiting Times Hit Record High

HealthNHS Cancer Backlog Worsens as Waiting Times Hit Record HighNHS cancer waiting times worsen dramatically, with over 300,000 patients awaiting tr…08 May 2026

NHS faces mounting pressure as GP surgery closures accelerate

HealthNHS faces mounting pressure as GP surgery closures accelerateNHS faces escalating pressure with over 200 GP surgeries closing across England, imp…07 May 2026

NHS Waiting Times Hit New Record as Cancer Treatment Delays Mount

HealthNHS Waiting Times Hit New Record as Cancer Treatment Delays MountNHS waiting times reach a record 7.6 million, with cancer treatment delays hitting u…09 May 2026

NHS Cancer Treatments Delayed as Waiting Lists Hit Record

HealthNHS Cancer Treatments Delayed as Waiting Lists Hit RecordNHS cancer treatment delays are at a record high, with over 300,000 patients waiting…07 May 2026

NHS faces fresh mental health funding squeeze

HealthNHS faces fresh mental health funding squeezeNHS mental health services are facing a major funding squeeze due to rising budgetar…07 May 2026

Medical Cannabis Prescription in Germany: A Step-by-Step Guide

HealthMedical Cannabis Prescription in Germany: A Step-by-Step GuideMedical cannabis prescriptions in Germany have been simplified following a 2024 refo…07 May 2026

NHS GP Shortages Reach Critical Level Across England

HealthNHS GP Shortages Reach Critical Level Across EnglandEngland’s NHS is grappling with a critical shortage of GPs, leaving millions struggl…06 May 2026

NHS GP Surgeries Face Record Staffing Crisis

HealthNHS GP Surgeries Face Record Staffing CrisisThe NHS faces a critical staffing shortage in GP surgeries, with fewer fully qualifi…05 May 2026

NHS GP Surgeries Face Staffing Crisis as Waiting Times Soar

HealthNHS GP Surgeries Face Staffing Crisis as Waiting Times SoarNHS GP surgeries face a severe staffing crisis with over 1,000 closures and mergers …04 May 2026

NHS Faces Critical Backlog as Cancer Wait Times Surge

HealthNHS Faces Critical Backlog as Cancer Wait Times SurgeNHS England faces a critical backlog with cancer wait times surging, leaving over 30…04 May 2026

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