Hospitals face into 'perfect storm' as flu spike and impact of freezing weather leaves hundreds without a bed
Hospital overcrowding is severely affecting elderly patients, with many facing extended waiting times for care.
Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E wait
The inadequate provision of timely medication in A&E can severely impact patient health outcomes.
NHS in summer crisis of emergency care waits, doctors say
The NHS faces a summer crisis with severe ambulance delays, crowded A&E units, and preventable deaths due to long waits for emergency care.
Elderly patients spend five days in emergency department
Emergency departments in Northern Ireland are overwhelmed, with elderly patients facing long waits for admission due to insufficient community care resources.
Hospitals face into 'perfect storm' as flu spike and impact of freezing weather leaves hundreds without a bed
Hospital overcrowding is severely affecting elderly patients, with many facing extended waiting times for care.
Elderly patient left unable to swallow after 52-hour A&E wait
The inadequate provision of timely medication in A&E can severely impact patient health outcomes.
NHS in summer crisis of emergency care waits, doctors say
The NHS faces a summer crisis with severe ambulance delays, crowded A&E units, and preventable deaths due to long waits for emergency care.
Elderly patients spend five days in emergency department
Emergency departments in Northern Ireland are overwhelmed, with elderly patients facing long waits for admission due to insufficient community care resources.
Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in year
Emergency mental healthcare referrals for children in England have risen by 10% in a year, indicating a growing crisis in mental health support.
Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full
The NHS in England is facing unprecedented pressure heading into winter due to high occupancy rates and rising illness rates. Hospitals are overwhelmed.
'Giving blood is important and costs nothing'
Blood donations in London have significantly dropped post-December, impacting availability for critical blood types, especially among communities needing specific support.
London Ambulance Service crews up for Parliamentary award
Three ambulance crews have been nominated for an NHS Parliamentary award for reducing patient waiting times at A&E through improved handover practices.
Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in year
Emergency mental healthcare referrals for children in England have risen by 10% in a year, indicating a growing crisis in mental health support.
Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full
The NHS in England is facing unprecedented pressure heading into winter due to high occupancy rates and rising illness rates. Hospitals are overwhelmed.
'Giving blood is important and costs nothing'
Blood donations in London have significantly dropped post-December, impacting availability for critical blood types, especially among communities needing specific support.
London Ambulance Service crews up for Parliamentary award
Three ambulance crews have been nominated for an NHS Parliamentary award for reducing patient waiting times at A&E through improved handover practices.
Midnight Family' Is a Fresh and Energetic Medical Drama
The show 'Midnight Family' depicts a family's challenges while running a private ambulance amid Mexico City's emergency medical crisis, blending personal and professional lives.
Data reveal how doctors take women's pain less seriously than men's
Female patients in hospital emergency departments experience delayed access to painkillers and medical care compared to male patients due to gender bias.
California toddler's backyard snake snake bite bills totaled $297,461
A 2-year-old boy was severely bitten by a rattlesnake and required extensive medical treatment, leading to substantial medical bills for his family.
Data reveal how doctors take women's pain less seriously than men's
Female patients in hospital emergency departments experience delayed access to painkillers and medical care compared to male patients due to gender bias.
California toddler's backyard snake snake bite bills totaled $297,461
A 2-year-old boy was severely bitten by a rattlesnake and required extensive medical treatment, leading to substantial medical bills for his family.
?Man was in agony after nine-hour wait to see doctor at hospital while artery was rupturing, inquest hears
Emergency care delays can result in tragic outcomes, as seen in Pat Murphy's case.
Urgent care or ER? With one-stop shop,' hospitals offer both under same roof
The combination emergency room and urgent care center model aims to simplify patient decision-making and potentially save them significant costs on healthcare services.
Six people facing disciplinary process in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHL
UHL's emergency department acknowledges reduced but persisting risk, striving for enhanced safety measures post-Aoife's death.
?Man was in agony after nine-hour wait to see doctor at hospital while artery was rupturing, inquest hears
Emergency care delays can result in tragic outcomes, as seen in Pat Murphy's case.
Urgent care or ER? With one-stop shop,' hospitals offer both under same roof
The combination emergency room and urgent care center model aims to simplify patient decision-making and potentially save them significant costs on healthcare services.
Six people facing disciplinary process in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHL
UHL's emergency department acknowledges reduced but persisting risk, striving for enhanced safety measures post-Aoife's death.