High demand causes long wait times for GP appointments

Gynaecology waiting lists in the UK have more than doubled since early 2020, with current figures indicating over 755,000 pending appointments compared to 360,400 pre-pandemic. This backlog means at least 630,000 people are waiting for care,

Recent figures highlight significant challenges for the NHS in England, with performance indicators falling short across emergency services and routine care. Emergency departments saw nearly 50,000 patients wait over 12 hours from the decision to admit

NHS waiting lists have escalated significantly in the UK, leaving millions of patients facing extended delays for critical medical treatments. Funding shortfalls are a primary factor behind these delays. Despite increased investment, financial strain continues to

One Health Group, based in Sheffield and a provider of surgical services for the NHS, has reported impressive results for the first half of the financial year, marking a significant improvement compared to the previous year.

Healthcare provider One Health Group has announced a robust financial performance for the first half of its financial year, covering the six months up to 30 September 2024. Based in Sheffield, One Health offers NHS patients

The government is launching a significant national initiative to gather input from the public, NHS staff, and healthcare experts to guide the future of the NHS. This effort aims to encourage everyone, whether they are patients,

Lara Stevens, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of seven, now faces another serious health challenge: endometriosis. At 36, she describes her battle with this condition as being eerily similar to the cancer

England is facing a growing problem in its healthcare system due to a shortage of doctors. According to a BBC analysis, general practitioners (GPs) in the country now have to manage 17% more patients compared to

New data shows a record number of GP appointments this year are seeing waits of four weeks or more. Analysis of NHS data by the Liberal Democrats reveals that in the seven months to July, there

One Health Group, based in Sheffield and recognised as one of the UK’s top independent providers of surgical services to the NHS, has reported impressive statistics in its latest annual Quality Accounts Report. A notable highlight

Yorkshire-based One Health Group, a key independent provider of surgical services to the NHS, has delivered strong results in its latest annual Quality Accounts Report. Among its notable statistics, 98% of patients rated the overall quality

Government plans to reduce the hospital backlog in England are facing criticism from health leaders, who argue that reforming how services are delivered is crucial for success. Labour’s strategy to increase the number of weekly appointments

Children across the UK are experiencing significant health issues due to prolonged delays in receiving NHS care. Conditions such as chronic pain, asthma, weight loss, and developmental problems are becoming more prevalent. Some young patients, unable

A recent study has revealed that one in three Britons is now living with multiple illnesses, and GPs are struggling to keep up with the growing demand. An analysis of 10 million NHS health records shows

Hospital waiting times in Wales have continued to rise, reaching a new record in June with 791,511 patient pathways, representing 615,300 patients awaiting treatment. The number of those waiting over a year or even two years

A recent report from the Health Foundation reveals that the UK’s hospital-based care ranks consistently low in comparison to other high-income countries. The 2023 Commonwealth Fund survey, which included over 21,000 participants across 10 developed nations,