NHS officials report a significant increase in flu hospitalizations in England, with the number reaching 5,000 at the end of last week, nearly 3.5 times higher than the same period in 2023. Although the current figures are not as severe…
A recent survey indicates that 71% of general practitioners in the UK suffer from compassion fatigue, highlighting a gradual erosion of empathy towards patients. Conducted by the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland, the survey revealed that younger doctors,…
New NHS figures indicate that the percentage of cancer patients diagnosed at an early stage has reached a record high of 58.7%. This represents a 2.7 percentage point increase since before the pandemic. While public awareness campaigns and new screening…
A recent survey by the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland revealed that 71% of general practitioners in the UK suffer from empathy fatigue, impacting patient-care relationships. This issue is more pronounced among younger doctors aged 25-34. The survey…
NHS figures reveal that the proportion of cancer diagnoses at an early stage in England has reached a record high, with 58.7% of patients identified at stages one and two. This marks a 2.7 percentage point increase since before the…
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has been discharged from the hospital over three weeks after suffering a broken leg in a car accident on December 7. The 34-year-old Jamaican international underwent surgery for a lower limb fracture and had become…
Amid a critical incident triggered by a backlog of emergency calls, Jason Killens, chief executive of the Welsh Ambulance Service, has urged the public to drink sensibly over New Year. The service has faced significant pressure, with over half of…
DJ Spoony, whose real name is Johnathan Joseph, expressed gratitude towards NHS staff and his family after undergoing surgery for a subdural hematoma. He shared his experience of dealing with headaches before seeking medical help on December 21. After tests…
DJ Spoony, a popular BBC Radio 2 presenter whose real name is Johnathan Joseph, expressed his gratitude to the NHS after undergoing surgery for a subdural hematoma. He recounted his experience of having headaches for weeks before seeking medical attention…
The Observer highlights a major increase in NHS urgent repair costs, which have nearly tripled to £2.7 billion since 2015, posing risks to patients. Political tensions arise as Kemi Badenoch confronts Nigel Farage over media representations. Additional stories touch on…
Healthcare support workers at Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals allege they have not received the full wages promised following a new pay band agreement. The union Unison states that many employees have been paid thousands of pounds less, despite performing duties…
Unison has reported that healthcare support workers at Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals have been underpaid despite a recent pay agreement that introduced a new national pay-band structure. Many workers have received thousands of pounds less than promised, impacting particularly long-serving…
