one in every seven NHS patients in the capital have been waiting at least 12 months for treatmen
I'm Alistair Clarke with news that one in every seven NHS patients in London have been waiting at least 12 months for treatment. Meanwhile a third of patients said it was difficult to get appointments and only 5 per cent when asked said they could get an appointment the same day. The data was revealed when NHS England asked 90,000 people about their experience of getting health services.
Maidenhead co-workers raising money for carers
A team of co-workers from Maidenhead are taking on the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for The Carer's Trust.
New benefit for unpaid carers in Scotland
Thousands more unpaid carers in Scotland will be eligible for a new benefit, subject to the approval.
Life saving treatment for sickle cell disease
Thousands of patients with sickle cell disease are now able to get a life-saving treatment on the NHS
NHS staff cuts
Senior health leaders are warning that hospitals are being forced to cut medical staff and threatening patient care
Where's the best country to retire?
The UK is number 35, ahead of Germany, Australia, Ireland, Italy, and the USA.
Decrease in visas for health
The UK Home Office is reporting a significant decrease in visas granted to health care.
Time for a Cuppa
Dementia UK is holding its annual "Time for a Cuppa" fundraiser.
Surprise delivery for care home
Sophie was working at at Wykeham House in Horley when she went into labour
NHS Scotland spends £30 million on locum
A freedom of information request has shown that the NHS in Scotland spent nearly £30 million on locum psychiatrists in a year
Health secretary to close hormone loopholes
Health Secretary has pledged to close any loopholes which could see online providers prescribe hormones to gender-questioning children
U-turn on mental health support
NHS England has U-turned on funding cuts in mental health support
Unpaid carers in Northern Ireland left behind
Unpaid carers in Northern Ireland are being left behind as a new employment law comes into force in the rest of the UK.
Key service under council control in Bath
Key services providing support to people with social care needs and learning disabilities have been brought under the direct council control.
Children let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence
Landmark reviews says children have been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions in gender care
Nursing home placed into special measures
The Care Quality Commission places nursing home into special measures after inspectors were called in to investigate claims residents' safety, care and dignity were being compromised
Tobacco style warnings for sunbeds
Skin Cancer UK is calling on the Government to make tobacco style warning signs mandatory in tanning salons
Rebrand for Welsh Ambulance Service
The Welsh Ambulance Service has rebranded after being awarded University Trust status
Usdaw welcomes new rights for carers
Retail union Usdaw has welcomed a new law that gives people with caring responsibilities a right to unpaid leave
