Emergency department waiting times at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital have stretched past six hours, with live trackers recording waits of approximately 387 minutes.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to make adult social care free at the point of use across Britain, setting up an election battle over tax rises.

Nurses are collapsing on hospital wards as an amber extreme heat warning pushes unconditioned healthcare facilities to breaking point, sparking union demands for urgent infrastructure upgrades.

A report faults the Countess of Chester Hospital management for systemic failures and delayed police involvement during neonatal nurse Lucy Letby's crimes.

A landmark UK Government review is set to conclude that ADHD and autism are not widely overdiagnosed across the country, according to The i Paper.

A study reveals that nearly half of England's integrated care boards enforce mandatory minimum waiting periods for routine surgeries to control costs.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a flat estate levy and a mandatory payroll contribution to fund an NHS-style social care system costing £18.7 billion annually.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has initiated a major overhaul of England's adult social care system, aiming to elevate care worker pay and avert an NHS crisis.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called an emergency Downing Street summit on social care, inviting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey to find a cross-party solution.

A specialist machine that keeps donated lungs alive outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs that currently go to waste in England and Wales.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS faces collapse without urgent social care reform, as Downing Street considers accelerating the Casey Commission.

New analysis shows significant regional disparities in NHS elective care, with patients in wealthier areas more likely to be treated within 18 weeks.

The NHS waiting list for routine hospital treatment has risen for the second consecutive month, reaching 7.40 million patient pathways. Officials cite new referrals, industrial action, and infrastructure constraints as key drivers behind the service pressures.

As Andy Burnham prepares to assume the office of Prime Minister, he faces pressure to reveal his legislative agenda and complete his cabinet appointments.

Recent surveillance data reveals a summer increase in COVID-19 hospital admissions across the UK, even as other respiratory illnesses remain in decline. A separate report has also detailed critical failures and poor post-death care within the mortuary services at Nottingham University Hospitals.

Record-breaking temperatures are causing cooling system and equipment failures across NHS trusts, forcing the cancellation of patient appointments.

A chronic shortage of anaesthetists is stalling the surgical pipeline across the UK, leaving millions of patients facing treatment delays and deteriorating health.

Navigating NHS elective surgery backlogs involves proactive steps, such as reviewing clinical priority and using platforms like My Planned Care. Patients can also explore options like short-notice lists or provider choice to help manage their care journey.

The government is establishing the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body to determine statutory pay rates for care-sector staff starting in 2028. This move intends to address high turnover and staffing shortages by aligning care-worker pay structures with the NHS model.

The England NHS waiting list has fallen to 7.25 million treatments, reaching its lowest level since early 2023 despite the busiest winter on record.