NHS Boss 'Really Worried' About Medicine Stock Issues
Sir Jim Mackey, NHS England chief executive, reveals serious concerns about medicine supply chains during a radio interview, highlighting limited stockpiles and global market pressures.
Category : Hospitals
Birmingham A&E Waiting Times Soar to Over 6.5 Hours
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports A&E waiting times increased to 407 minutes in January, with performance targets missed as winter demand pressures emergency departments.
Family's Heartbreak After Son Dies in Hospital Biopsy Error
A Wolverhampton couple lost their three-year-old son after a trainee doctor accidentally pierced his artery during a routine biopsy at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The hospital trust has admitted liability and issued an apology.
Birmingham A&E Wait Times Rise as Demand Surges
Patients in Birmingham hospitals are facing longer emergency department waits, with performance targets deteriorating and average times increasing significantly during winter pressures.
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NHS Pauses Botox for Rare Digestive Condition, Patient Despair
A 44-year-old woman from Wolverhampton expresses devastation as University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust pauses Botox treatment for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, a rare and painful digestive disorder.
Birmingham Hospital Budgets £21m Worse Off Than Expected
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust faces a £27.2 million deficit, driven by soaring wage bills and strike action costs, despite implementing £108 million in budget cuts.
Birmingham Hospital Pauses Botox for Digestive Disorder
University Hospitals Birmingham has paused Botox injections for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction while developing a research study. Patients describe the move as devastating.
Birmingham Hospitals Reduce Ambulance Handover Delays
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports significant progress in reducing ambulance handover times, with 80% of patients now transferred within 45 minutes at emergency departments.
New Cross Hospital Emergency Services Downgraded by CQC
The Care Quality Commission has downgraded Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital urgent and emergency services rating from 'good' to 'requires improvement' due to safety concerns.
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Lisa Riley Hospitalized After Fall, Needs Thumb Surgery
Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley, 49, underwent emergency surgery after a serious fall at home damaged her thumb ligament. She is now recovering in a cast.
Birmingham NHS Doctors to Strike for Six Days After Easter
Resident doctors across Birmingham hospitals will walk out for nearly a week following failed pay negotiations with the government, marking the 15th strike in three years.
Mum Awakens from Coma After Tenerife Airport Meningitis
Jade Bird, 33, from Abergele, fell critically ill at Tenerife airport, developing meningitis. Her family shares an update as she awakens from an induced coma, facing a £46,000 medical evacuation bill.
NHS Delayed Meningitis Alert in Kent by Two Days
An NHS trust in Kent reportedly waited two days before notifying health authorities about a meningitis outbreak, potentially delaying contact tracing and response efforts.
Payout After Boy Dies Following Hospital Biopsy Error
The parents of Aarav Chopra have secured compensation after a coroner ruled neglect contributed to his death during a routine procedure at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
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Broomfield Hospital Opens Support Hub for Community Health Services
A new support hub at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford connects patients, visitors, and staff with community health services to prevent readmissions and promote recovery at home.
Jessie J Hospitalized After Neck Injury Scare
Singer Jessie J was rushed for an MRI scan after hitting her head in a car accident en route to a show, fearing a broken neck. The incident follows her recent cancer surgeries and recovery journey.
Widow: Hospital Neglect Led to Retired Officer's Death
Patricia Shaw alleges inadequate care at Royal Stoke University Hospital accelerated her husband Bryan's decline. The 70-year-old former police officer died after multiple falls and delayed diagnosis.
Stockport NHS Catering Team Shortlisted for National Award
The catering team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been named a finalist in the Hospital Catering category at the Public Sector Catering Awards, recognizing their high standards in nutrition and service.
Surgeon Struck Off for Attempted Murder of Doctor
Consultant Peter Brooks, who stabbed a fellow surgeon and tried to set his house on fire, has been permanently removed from the medical register following his life sentence.
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NHS Waiting Lists at Three-Year Low, Pothole Survey Launched
Navendu Mishra MP highlights a 370,000 reduction in NHS waiting lists and progress in cancer care, while addressing local concerns over potholes with a new community survey in Stockport.
Nurse's Death After Constipation Misdiagnosis Settled
The family of Zana Afrifa, an 18-year-old aspiring nurse from Smethwick, has settled a medical negligence claim after she died from a rare intestinal condition repeatedly misattributed to constipation.
Stepping Hill Hospital Iftar Feast for Muslim NHS Staff
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrated Muslim staff with an Iftar feast at Stepping Hill Hospital, thanking over 350 employees for their dedication during Ramadan.
Ambulance Delays Surge in Black Country Hospitals
New data reveals ambulance handover delays at Black Country hospitals soared to over 10,000 hours in December 2025, with Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust recording the worst performance.
Aspiring Nurse, 18, Died After Rare Condition Misdiagnosed
Zana Afrifa, an 18-year-old aspiring nurse from Smethwick, died from a rare intestinal condition after being told she was constipated. Her family believes missed opportunities could have saved her life.
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Couple Donates £9,450 to Basildon Hospital for Premature Babies
A Thurrock couple whose daughter was born 13 weeks early has donated £9,450 to Basildon Hospital to fund a new milk kitchen in the neonatal unit, providing parents with a dedicated space for preparing feeds and sterilizing equipment.
Nurse Suspended Over 'Disgusting' Child Remark
A nurse has been suspended for six months after making a sexualised comment about children, which he claimed was a joke originally told by comedian Ricky Gervais.
Former Psychiatric Hospital Transformed into Health Campus
Parc Dewi Sant, a former psychiatric hospital site in Carmarthen, has been transformed into a health and wellbeing campus, attracting 60 new occupiers in two years and now housing 80 organizations focused on community health services.
Urgent NHS Plea for B Negative Blood Donors in Birmingham
The NHS is urgently calling for B negative blood donors in Birmingham as supplies run critically low. With only 2% of the population having this rare type, hospitals face pressure.
Birmingham Children's Hospital Opens Largest MediCinema
A new 84-seat MediCinema has opened at Birmingham Children's Hospital following a £1 million fundraising appeal, providing a vital space for patients and families during lengthy hospital stays.
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UK's Largest Hospital Cinema Opens in Birmingham
An 84-seat MediCinema has opened at Birmingham Children's Hospital, offering free film screenings to patients and families to provide respite and reduce isolation during lengthy hospital stays.
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