Nurse stabbed by patient at Princess of Wales Hospital
A mental health nurse was stabbed in the face with a pen by a patient at a Bridgend hospital. The attacker, who has schizophrenia, has been given a hospital order. Read the full court report.
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Mother raffles home for £350k brain tumour treatment
Claire Nutter, 48, is raffling her family home to fund life-saving immunotherapy in Germany after UK treatments failed. Tickets are £5 via Raffall. Help buy her more time.
Katie Price addresses weight loss and denies 'skinny jabs'
Katie Price opens up about her recent weight loss, denying using injections and explaining it's due to recovering from IVF and a foot injury. Her family has expressed concern.
New Essex Mental Health Urgent Care Units for 2026
Essex is set to open two new Mental Health Urgent Care Units in Harlow and Colchester by summer 2026, providing rapid, therapeutic support in crisis and easing pressure on A&E.
NHS waiting lists fall to lowest level since February 2023
Official figures reveal NHS waiting lists have dropped to their lowest point in two years, with over 312,000 fewer patients waiting. Health Secretary Wes Streeting says 'change people can actually feel' is underway.
Windsor Teen's Brain Tumour Fight Fuels Research Campaign
Indi Powell, 18, survived a glioblastoma after US treatment. She now campaigns for more UK clinical trials funding, as only 5% of brain cancer patients get trial access. Support the cause.
Ex-surgeon MP calls for schools to teach stab wound first aid
Former surgeon and Solihull MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst proposes a new law to teach all children emergency life-saving skills, including how to treat catastrophic bleeding from stabbings.
Good Hope Hospital A&E and urgent care expansion plans
Plans for a new Urgent Treatment Centre at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield have been confirmed to tackle 'inadequate' facilities, but local councillors raise significant parking concerns.
Heated Rivalry Author Uses Show's Success for Parkinson's Care
Author Rachel Reid reveals the global hit TV adaptation of 'Heated Rivalry' is funding her access to top Parkinson's disease specialists, transforming her treatment after a two-year battle.
Baby's Collapsed Lung Missed 15 Times by Doctors
A Staffordshire baby, Isla-Rae Burton, needs major surgery after doctors dismissed her symptoms 15 times. Her parents are now providing round-the-clock care. Read the full story.
Baby on life support after 8 missed hospital visits
A baby girl with a rare lung condition was sent home eight times before being put on life support. Her parents are now fundraising for surgery in Birmingham.
Woman dies alone on trolley in overwhelmed hospital corridor
An elderly woman died alone on a trolley in a packed A&E corridor at Arrowe Park Hospital as staff describe being 'overwhelmed' and at 'breaking point'. Read the full investigation.
Mum backs £2.6m brain tumour research centre after son's death
A Leicestershire mum supports a new £2.6m brain tumour research centre in Nottingham, three years after losing her son to glioblastoma. The centre aims to find a cure for the aggressive cancer.
Hair Botox Warning: Treatment Leaves Hair 'Incredibly Greasy'
A popular hair smoothing treatment is causing issues for users, leaving hair greasy and limp. Experts explain what 'hair botox' really is and how to avoid disappointing results.
Boots' £8 Cream Made From Breakfast Food, Doctors Recommend
Boots sells an Aveeno body cream made from Greek yoghurt and oatmeal for £8.49. Dermatologists recommend it for 48-hour dry skin relief. Shoppers praise its fast absorption.
Calum Best reveals mum Angie's cancer diagnosis
TV personality Calum Best shares heartbreaking news of his mother Angie's colon cancer diagnosis. He has launched a GoFundMe to fund her specialist treatment. Read the full story and find out how to help.
Bizarre items found in Birmingham's sewage system
A visit to Birmingham's Minworth sewage plant reveals the shocking items wrongly flushed, causing 30,000 blockages yearly. Discover the 'three P's rule' to help.
Dorothy Rogers marks 50 years with NHS pharmacy
Dorothy Rogers has dedicated 50 years to the NHS at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. Discover her incredible journey and how she's seen pharmacy evolve.
Antiques Roadshow star's tumour returns, needs surgery
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell, 38, reveals her aggressive brain tumour has grown back 3cm. She faces surgery, radiotherapy, and chemo. Read her emotional health update.
TV doctor Punam Krishan diagnosed with breast cancer
TV doctor and Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Punam Krishan shares her breast cancer diagnosis, urging others to trust their instincts for early detection.
Methotrexate Side Effects: When to Seek Urgent Help
Methotrexate is a primary rheumatoid arthritis drug. Learn its serious side effects, when to call NHS 111 or 999, and crucial safety precautions for UK patients.
Stepping Hill Hospital's Winter Homelessness Support Plan
Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport partners with local organisations to provide essential support and supplies for homeless patients this winter, tackling the critical link between health and housing.
Peter Andre needs emergency dental work after stage accident
Singer Peter Andre reveals he required urgent dental treatment after a drunk fan accidentally kicked a microphone into his teeth during a performance. Read his full story.
Boots' 'Magic' Skincare Pads Now Under £20
Boots' Mediheal toner pads are reduced to £18.70, with shoppers raving they 'work wonders' for acne and sensitive skin. Discover the must-have skincare product.
Six injured in Merseyside hospital attack, nurse 'beaten nearly to death'
A district nurse was brutally attacked with a metal bar at Newton Community Hospital. Six NHS staff were injured. The 20-year-old suspect is detained under the Mental Health Act. Read the full story.
Nurse attacked with crowbar in Merseyside hospital
A district nurse describes being 'lucky to be alive' after a violent assault at Newton Community Hospital. Six people were injured in the incident. Read her story.
Crowbar Attack at Newton Hospital Injures Five
A man in his 20s has been arrested after attacking staff and patients with a crowbar at Newton Community Hospital. Five people were injured. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Five injured in Newton Community Hospital attack
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after five people were assaulted at Newton Community Hospital in Merseyside. Police are investigating the incident.
Abuse trial adjourned to 2027 as court backlog hits victim
A West Midlands man alleges historical sexual abuse from the 1980s. His trial, delayed until July 2027, highlights a crown court backlog now nearing 80,000 cases. Read how delays are impacting justice.
Ex-1D Security Guard Fundraising to Save Leg
Preston Mahon, former security for One Direction and Leona Lewis, may lose his leg without a £30,000 private operation. NHS will not intervene until it's life-threatening.
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