Sewage, rats and insect infestations widespread in hospitals, says UNISON

Sewage, rats and insect infestations widespread in hospitals, says UNISON

By Lee Peart 16 June 2026

UNISON head of health Helga Pile has called for Government investment to bring the NHS up to modern standards after a survey revealed leaking sewage, rats and insect infestations are widespread in ...

BMA launches legal action against Government over GMC's right to appeal

By Lee Peart 16 June 2026

Legal action has been launched by the BMA against the Government over its consultation proposing to allow the GMC to retain its right of appeal against decisions by its Medical Practitioners Tribun...

Trust fined £300k after patient infected by contaminated water

By Lee Peart 16 June 2026

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been fined £300,000 after pleading guilty to failing to provide safe care and treatment to a cancer patient who was infected by contaminated water.

Community diagnostic centre celebrates first anniversary

By Lee Peart 16 June 2026

Around 60,000 patients have received diagnostic tests closer to home since University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust’s Hinckley community diagnostic centre (CDC) opened.

NHSE deputy chief executive receives knighthood in Birthday Honours

By Lee Peart 15 June 2026

NHSE deputy chief executive Professor Glen Burley has received a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

'Significant and serious safety concerns' found during surgery inspection

By Lee Peart 15 June 2026

‘Significant and serious safety concerns’ have been found during a surgery inspection of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) in December 2025.

UKHSA reports two measles deaths this year

By Lee Peart 15 June 2026

Measles cases continued to rise in the first half of this year, with two deaths of children reported in England.

Layla McCay appointed ADPH chief executive

By Lee Peart 15 June 2026

Psychiatrist Layla McCay has been appointed as the chief executive of the Association of Directors of Public Health.

Private hospital admissions hit fourth consecutive record

By Lee Peart 15 June 2026

Almost 1m (953,000) private hospital admissions were reported in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive record year in the UK.

BREAKING NEWS: Social media to be banned for under 16s

By Lee Peart 15 June 2026

A ban on social media for under 16s will come into force from spring 2027 has been announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Resident doctors call off strikes following last minute offer

By Lee Peart 15 June 2026

A four-day strike by resident doctors has been cancelled this week following a last-minute offer by the Government.

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