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WORKFORCE

Two people sentenced in connection with misuse of hospital data

By Liz Wells 18 February 2026

Two people have been sentenced in connection with data breaches at Kettering General Hospital.

WORKFORCE

Ten healthcare workers arrested in police investigation into serious allegations

By Liz Wells 18 February 2026

Ten staff members at St Andrew's Hospital, Northampton, have been arrested and bailed on charges, including wilful neglect and ill treatment.

NHS COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY

Suspended sentences for paramedic and recruiter who defrauded £60k from NHS

By Liz Wells 18 February 2026

A former NHS locum paramedic and a recruitment consultant have received suspended sentences after defrauding the NHS out of more than £60,000, following an NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) inve...

PREVENTION

Millions of illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized

By Liz Wells 13 February 2026

MHRA is warning the public not to risk their health by buying unauthorised medicines online.

NHS COUNTER FRAUD AUTHORITY

Five convictions in £300k NHS fraud case

By Liz Wells 28 October 2025

A former NHS credit controller has been convicted of fraud and five others of money laundering, following an investigation by NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA).

CRIME

Patient dies following assault at London hospital

By Lee Peart 02 October 2025

A patient has died after being seriously assaulted by another patient at Charing Cross Hospital.

COSMETIC PROCEDURES

MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.

CRIME

Major study to tackle NHS fraud

By Liz Wells 12 August 2025

A new national research project is set to tackle fraud in the NHS, which costs an estimated £1.3bn each year.

NATIONAL PHARMACY ASSOCIATION

Pharmacies see surge in shoplifting

By Liz Wells 12 August 2025

More than 85% of pharmacies have seen a surge in shoplifting in the past year, a new survey reveals.

MHRA

Arrests made in MHRA's biggest crackdown on organised medicines trafficking

By Liz Wells 29 April 2025

Twelve suspects have been arrested in dawn raids in the largest criminal investigation into organised medicines trafficking in the history of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...

NHS ENGLAND

Frontline NHS staff facing rise in physical violence

By Liz Wells 13 March 2025

One in seven NHS staff (14%) experienced physical violence from patients, their relatives or other members of the public in 2024, new research reveals.