
NHS와 비슷한 국가 돌봄 서비스 원해
앤디 버넘 영국 총리는 영국의 사회복지 체계, 특히 고령층 돌봄 서비스가 불공평하다고 지적하며 NHS와 유사한 국가 돌봄 서비스를 원한다고 밝혔다. 그는 취약 계층이 서비스를 받기 위해 모든 것을 내놓아야 하는 상황을 비판하고, 대규모 개편을 예고했다.

앤디 버넘 영국 총리는 영국의 사회복지 체계, 특히 고령층 돌봄 서비스가 불공평하다고 지적하며 NHS와 유사한 국가 돌봄 서비스를 원한다고 밝혔다. 그는 취약 계층이 서비스를 받기 위해 모든 것을 내놓아야 하는 상황을 비판하고, 대규모 개편을 예고했다.

Fampridine, the first drug designed to help people with multiple sclerosis walk, is now available on the NHS in England. This decision, previously rejected for cost, will benefit up to 5,000 people annually by boosting nerve signals for improved mobility.

Analysis of NHS England data reveals children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections, with experts linking it to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action.

NHS England data shows children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections. Experts from Impact on Urban Health and UCL link this to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action on the Clean Air Act.

Fampridine, the first drug designed to help people with multiple sclerosis walk, is now available on the NHS in England. This 'signal booster' drug, previously rejected for cost, could benefit up to 5,000 patients annually by improving mobility and independence, a decision welcomed by patients and the MS Society.

Darren Rosheski settled a lawsuit against the NHS after his partner, Helen Dutton, died from advanced cancer following an initial misdiagnosis. New figures reveal the NHS in England paid nearly £190m over five years for 870 cancer misdiagnosis claims, with average settlement costs rising 20%.

Fampridine, the first drug to aid walking for people with multiple sclerosis, is now available on the NHS in England. Up to 5,000 patients annually could benefit from the "signal booster" medication, which was previously rejected but is already available in other UK nations.

The NHS trust that treated triple killer Valdo Calocane before the Nottingham attacks is under police investigation for corporate manslaughter. Calocane, with paranoid schizophrenia, received an indefinite hospital order for fatally stabbing three people in June 2023, despite prior warnings and his discharge from mental health services.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is under corporate manslaughter investigation by Northumbria Police regarding the care of Valdo Calocane, who fatally attacked three people in June 2023 after being discharged from the trust's care due to missed appointments.

Midwives are increasingly leaving the NHS in England before age 35 due to burnout, exacerbating staffing shortages in maternity units. Over 1,600 midwives under 35 quit in 2025-26, a 59% rise from 2014-15, threatening care quality and safety for mothers and babies.

A review of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust reveals systemic failures in mortuary care, including disposal of babies as clinical waste and sending graphic post-mortem images to grieving families, exacerbating trauma beyond initial losses.

A report reveals the NHS is unable to perform 1.5 million operations annually due to a severe shortage of anaesthetists. Over 8 million patients are on waiting lists, with the lack of specialists preventing around 4,000 procedures daily and impacting patient health.

The NHS is urging people in their 50s to participate in bowel cancer screening due to low uptake. Official figures show only half of 54-year-olds completed at-home testing kits last year. Early detection through free faecal immunochemical tests (Fit) can save lives.

A second UK parliamentary committee has called for the NHS to terminate its £330m contract with Palantir, citing public mistrust and inadequate privacy protections for sensitive health data. MPs want an alternative to Palantir's federated data platform, echoing concerns from the science and technology committee and NHS staff.

A UK parliamentary committee has advised the government not to renew Palantir's contract with the NHS, citing concerns over data trust and the contested benefits of the technology. Palantir defended its software's contributions to patient care and operational efficiency.
The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of 2026, with temperatures forecast to reach 36C. Health authorities have issued Amber Heat-Health Alerts for much of England, warning of increased strain on hospitals and vulnerable communities due to prolonged extreme heat.

Um novo teste molecular, o qMIDS-V3, desenvolvido na Queen Mary University of London, promete detectar câncer bucal em menos de uma hora com alta precisão. O exame, que utiliza apenas uma escovação da mucosa oral, tem potencial para evitar mais de 90% das biópsias invasivas desnecessárias e utiliza equipamentos comuns de PCR, sendo de baixo custo e estável em temperatura ambiente.

A former NHS surgeon, Salil Korambayil, has been convicted of rape and sentenced to 14 years. His former partner, Angharad, shares her experience of discovering his crimes, detailing his manipulative behavior and the emotional toll it took.

CNHs e ACCs vencidas em 2023 terão validade estendida até 9 de setembro. Após essa data, condutores terão 30 dias para renovação. A prorrogação visa adequar a legislação às novas regras de renovação automática.

Health groups and doctors urge Andy Burnham to scrap the UK-US trade deal on medicines, warning it prioritizes pharmaceutical profits over NHS patients and could lead to hundreds of thousands of avoidable deaths due to increased drug costs.

New draft guidance for NHS in England and Wales recommends two non-invasive tests, a spit test and a gut signal test, to speed up endometriosis diagnosis, potentially cutting long waiting times for patients.

Two new endometriosis diagnostic tests, EndoSure and Endotest, have been approved for use on the NHS in England and Wales. These tests aim to significantly reduce the years-long waiting times for diagnosis, with one providing results in 45 minutes, offering a "gamechanger" for millions of affected women.

Consultant doctors in England have voted to strike over the next 12 months in pursuit of higher pay and a shorter working week, raising fears of further NHS disruption. The BMA reported 76% of voting consultants favored industrial action, though turnout was just over 51%. Health Secretary James Murray criticized the decision, citing high current earnings.

Consultants in England, members of the BMA, have voted 76% in favor of future NHS strike action over pay and pensions, gaining a 12-month mandate. This follows resident doctors accepting a pay deal, with the BMA urging government action to prevent disruption.