Health
ICO watchdog opens an inquiry into the use of cameras in mental health patients’ bedrooms
20 June 2026 | 17:00
ICO watchdog opens an inquiry into the use of cameras in mental health patients’ bedrooms
The ICO is investigating camera monitoring systems used in NHS mental health wards. Patient advocates claim the technology breaches privacy…
NHS staff fight rise in food supplement disinformation from social media
14 June 2026 | 17:00
NHS staff fight rise in food supplement disinformation from social media
Two in five NHS staff face weekly patient queries about inaccurate dietary supplement claims online. Nurses and midwives report the…
England: More than 1,300 people die every month due to long A&E wait times
9 June 2026 | 08:05
England: More than 1,300 people die every month due to long A&E wait times
Over 1,300 monthly deaths in England link to excessive A&E wait times. RCEM analysis shows a tenfold increase in waiting-related…
England: A life-prolonging drug for advanced ovarian cancer has been approved for use in England
4 June 2026 | 19:10
England: A life-prolonging drug for advanced ovarian cancer has been approved for use in England
NHS England approves mirvetuximab soravtansine for platinum-resistant advanced ovarian cancer patients. The treatment targets the FRĪ± protein to prolong survival…
Poor sleep is linked to an increased risk of cancer for people under 50
30 May 2026 | 20:15
Poor sleep is linked to an increased risk of cancer for people under 50
Poor sleep patterns possibly drive the global rise of early-onset cancer cases. Cases among under-50s grew from 1.82m in 1990…
One person dies and two fall ill after meningitis outbreak in Berkshire
15 May 2026 | 19:50
One person dies and two fall ill after meningitis outbreak in Berkshire
A student has died and two others are ill following a meningitis outbreak in Berkshire. The UK Health Security Agency…
Six hantavirus cruise ship patients leave Arrowe Park hospital to isolate at home
14 May 2026 | 08:07
Six hantavirus cruise ship patients leave Arrowe Park hospital to isolate at home
Six individuals linked to a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius have left Arrowe Park hospital to continue their mandatory…
British crew member urgently evacuated from cruise ship following hantavirus outbreak
6 May 2026 | 21:40
British crew member urgently evacuated from cruise ship following hantavirus outbreak
Urgent medical evacuations are underway for crew members following a suspected hantavirus outbreak at sea. Three deaths have been reported…
Woman’s sterilisation fight: serious questions over procedure access rights
2 May 2026 | 09:29
Woman’s sterilisation fight: serious questions over procedure access rights
A psychologist successfully appealed an NHS refusal for sterilisation through the health ombudsman. Debates persist regarding bodily autonomy and alleged…
NHS drug pricing: Dozens of MPs challenge Streeting’s new power
27 April 2026 | 09:47
NHS drug pricing: Dozens of MPs challenge Streeting’s new power
Thirty-one MPs are challenging new powers given to Wes Streeting regarding NHS drug pricing. Critics argue these changes undermine the…