Truly “harrowing” scenes from an A&E department have been uncovered in a new investigation as a think-tank analyst said people are dying in emergency care in England “who don’t need
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The proportion of people waiting more than four hours to be seen in A&E departments has typically been higher in Wales than either England or Scotland over the past decade,
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Older and frail patients will be given “health MOTs” at the entrance of emergency departments to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. The approach could be a “lifeline” for many patients, according
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A former frontline paramedic has told an inquiry Scotland’s ambulance service was “nowhere near” being prepared for a potential pandemic when Covid-19 first started spreading throughout the country. Robert Pollock
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The safety and quality of care at one of Scotland’s flagship hospitals will be reviewed by an NHS watchdog following concerns initially flagged by consultants last year. Healthcare Improvement Scotland
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More than 250 patients a week may have died needlessly in England last year due to very long waits in A&E for a hospital bed, new estimates suggest. Calculations by
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A “lifesaving” helipad has opened next to an island hospital following a charity donation. The new helipad (pictured) adjacent to the Mull and Iona Community Hospital means that patients will
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People living in poverty find it harder to access timely NHS care and are more likely to require expensive emergency treatment, according to think tank The King’s Fund. It is
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The proportion of people waiting more than four hours to be seen in A&E departments has typically been higher in Wales than either England or Scotland over the past decade,
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Workplace culture issues such as favouritism, bullying and harassment are hindering the ability of ambulance workers to speak out over wrongdoing, according to a report. The National Guardian’s Office conducted
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