Patients who queued for hours to get their dental care on the NHS were forced to pay for a hygienist appointment before being allowed to register, a BBC investigation has revealed. Prospective patients said they were handed an ‘ultimatum’, which saw hundreds pay £69 to sign up, despite policies stating that a healthcare provider cannot refuse an NHSContinue reading “A Dentist Gave NHS Patients An Ultimatum”
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Longest Walkout By Hospital Blood-Takers In NHS History
Specialist health workers who take patients’ blood have been striking for 236 straight days in what their union claims is the longest strike in NHS history. The 36 phlebotomists claim the clinical nature of the tasks they perform means they should be on a higher NHS pay scale, worth an extra £1.09 an hour. Bosses at GloucestershireContinue reading “Longest Walkout By Hospital Blood-Takers In NHS History”
Patient Left On The Table By A 44-Year-Old Surgeon
A senior surgeon has been allowed to return to practice medicine after abandoning a patient on an operating table during surgery to engage in sexual relations with a nurse in a nearby operating room. Consultant anaesthetist Suhail Anjum, 44, was discovered ‘in a compromising position’ with another nurse at Tameside General Hospital in 2023. The father-of-threeContinue reading “Patient Left On The Table By A 44-Year-Old Surgeon”
Secondary Schools Ban Girls’ Skirts
An education trust’s decision to forbid skirts in its new school uniform code has drawn criticism from a parent. Northern Education Trust – which runs six secondary schools on Teesside – has written to parents outlining the modifications to its school uniform policy, which will come into effect from September 2026. The new uniform policyContinue reading “Secondary Schools Ban Girls’ Skirts”
Trump Declares Victory In The Greatest Political Comeback In History
Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump ascended the stage to announce his triumph, completing an incredible political comeback. Minutes before, news outlets predicted he would win the 2024 presidential election. It was a disastrous evening for Kamala Harris and an incredible night for Republicans. ‘We made history for a reason tonight, and the reasonContinue reading “Trump Declares Victory In The Greatest Political Comeback In History”
A 13-Year-Old Schoolgirl Died After Costa Coffee Served Her Hot Chocolate With Milk
Next week, an inquest concerning the circumstances surrounding a possible allergic response to a Costa Coffee drink will get underway about the death of 13-year-old Hannah Jacobs. On February 8 of last year, Hannah, an East London resident from Barking, passed away following what appeared to be an allergic response to a hot chocolate drink.Continue reading “A 13-Year-Old Schoolgirl Died After Costa Coffee Served Her Hot Chocolate With Milk”
Southend Hospital: Claims Patients ‘Dumped On Wards’
A nurse has described chaos at Southend Hospital as staff are “left in tears” after leaving patients in “the middle of wards” with “no privacy or dignity” due to a shortage of beds. The Southend Hospital worker, who asked to remain nameless, has claimed staff feel “powerless and distressed” after seeing patients “dumped on wards” despite noContinue reading “Southend Hospital: Claims Patients ‘Dumped On Wards’”
Pay-Per-Mile’ Scheme
Susan Hall blasted ‘untrustworthy’ Sadiq Khan as she doubled down on claims the London mayor is plotting a ‘pay-per-mile’ scheme for the capital’s drivers. Ahead of next week’s London mayoral election, the Tory candidate said there was ‘no way’ Mr Khan won’t bring in a new road charging policy if he wins a new term. Before doing so, Ms Hall drewContinue reading “Pay-Per-Mile’ Scheme”
Ecuadorian Cleaner Sacked For Eating Leftover Tuna Sandwich Found In Meeting Room
A cleaner is suing a city law firm that earns £46 million a year after she claims she was fired for eating a leftover sandwich. The Ecuadorian single mother filed the claim after working for a company under contract with the corporate legal firm Devonshires in London. She was fired shortly before Christmas, according toContinue reading “Ecuadorian Cleaner Sacked For Eating Leftover Tuna Sandwich Found In Meeting Room”
We Will Create A Future Worthy Of The Sacrifices So Many Have Made And Fill Tomorrow With Hope
Rishi Sunak gave his first address as Prime Minister. It was one of the longest speeches delivered by a newly appointed Prime Minister in decades. He spoke for five minutes and 56 seconds and promised to fill the future with hope: Good morning, I have just been to Buckingham Palace and accepted His Majesty TheContinue reading “We Will Create A Future Worthy Of The Sacrifices So Many Have Made And Fill Tomorrow With Hope”
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