Hospital Appointments: NHS Pledges 3-Week Notice
NHS England introduces 3-week advance notice for hospital appointments. New patient scheduling system inspired by retail...
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Drug-Facilitated Rape Support Group Reaches Hundreds
Discover how survivors of drug-facilitated rape are finding help. Hundreds join international support group launched by...
International Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Network Exposed
UK crime agency reveals international network of drug-facilitated sexual assault involving sedation and abuse. Offenders...
Forced Adoptions Apology: Victims Demand Enhanced Support
Survivors of forced adoptions welcome PM's apology but demand greater mental health support and comprehensive remedies f...
Mothers push UK to close murder sentencing gap
Grieving mothers campaign for tougher sentencing in domestic murder cases. Justice Secretary David Lammy increases minim...
Maternity Report Edited to Remove 'Normal Birth' Critique
Expert adviser Dr Bill Kirkup claims Valerie Amos removed criticism of normal birth ideology from maternity care report...
Irregular Periods Warrant PMOS Screening: New NHS Guidance
NHS recommends PMOS screening for women with irregular periods. Up to 4 million may need investigation for polyendocrine...
Emergency Contraception Access Challenges Revealed in Major UK Survey
UK survey reveals significant concerns about emergency contraception availability outside standard hours. YouGov data sh...
Domestic Murder Sentences Rise to 25 Years in England
England and Wales increase domestic murder minimum sentences to 25 years. Justice Secretary David Lammy announces toughe...
Maternity Review Lacks Action on Systemic Racism
Lady Amos' maternity review sets standards and appoints commissioner but critics say it falls short on systemic racism a...
Children's Mental Health Crisis: 1M Referrals Surge
England faces unprecedented mental health emergency as over 1 million child referrals recorded. Commissioner warns of cr...
170,000 Deaths from Obesity-Related Heart Disease Expected by 2035
British Heart Foundation warns 170,000 people in England could die from obesity-linked heart conditions by 2035 if curre...
Screen Time Risks for Infants Under Two Years
New research reveals how excessive screen exposure affects development in babies under 2. Study warns parents about smar...
Dad's Fantasy Abuse Claims Led to Arrest That Shocked
A father's fictional sexual abuse confessions online triggered police arrest. Discover how this shocking 'fantasy abuse'...
Mark Tame, Mental Health Advocate, Dies at 61
Mark Tame, dedicated mental health advocate who worked with Mind and NHS trusts, passes away at 61 after lifelong commit...
Alcohol and Extreme Heat: Why Experts Warn Against Drinking
Discover why alcohol consumption during heatwaves poses serious health risks. Learn how dehydration and heat interact da...
NHS England Hospitals Declare Critical Incidents Amid Equipment Failures During Extreme Heat
Extreme heat causes MRI scanners and radiotherapy machines to fail across English hospitals. Critical IT systems stall a...
NHS Heatwave Crisis: Doctors Report Unsafe Conditions
Four frontline NHS doctors reveal how extreme heat is making infection control impossible and creating unsafe conditions...