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National Health Service facing worst staffing crisis, say lawmakers
Britain's state-run National Health Service (NHS) is facing its worst ever staffing crisis with thousands of vacancies and the government has no credible strategy to address the problem, a committee of lawmakers said in a report published on Monday.
Burned-out heroes: why bedside nurses should not have to be martyrs to be valued
Bedside nurses' role, job autonomy and even salaries are still defined by the notion that, as naturally compassionate individuals, they should be willing to sacrifice parts of themselves to provide care to others.
British royals questioned over preference for private hospitals as Queen Elizabeth II sends love to NHS
The British monarch penned a heartfelt note thanking NHS workers for their "courage, compassion, and dedication."
UK Health Service under pressure despite pandemic promises
Even before the global health crisis hit, the NHS was already under severe strain.
Prince Harry's Invictus Games veterans to help NHS workers fight 'new kind of battle'
The first podcast under the new collaboration will be released on Thursday.
Bullying at the NHS: MPs receive complaints of bullying, poor training at NHS maternity
NHS midwives face the spectre of having to pay for their training out of their own pockets due to a lack of funding.
Kate Middleton thanks people for Hold Still submissions in special video message
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton marked the end of the Hold Still photography exhibition as she spoke to a NHS nurse.
Queen Elizabeth II has no plans to step down; will serve nation 'all of her life'
The British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II is looking forward for things to normalise after the coronavirus pandemic.
Prince William, Kate Middleton honour NHS staff with Pride of Britain Awards
Prince William and Kate Middleton met with six frontline workers and presented them with the award on behalf of all the NHS staff.
Start-up medical drone delivery service receives backing from UK Space Agency
Similar to the ones that were introduced before it, the service will transport protective equipment, test kits, and samples to and from hospitals.
Pubs shut in Liverpool as UK tightens virus control measures
The northwest English city is the first to be placed at "very high risk" under a new three-tiered system.
Anti-competition watchdog probes withdrawal of bipolar drug from UK market
A withdrawal of Priadel by Essential Pharma from the market would mean compelling patients to purchase another drug, which is more expensive.
COVID-19 vaccine: Experts urge public not to expect dramatic changes
Even with the help of the United States' Operation Warp Speed initiative, it would likely take several months for doses to become accessible globally.
UK transgender patients turn to crowdfunding due to huge delays
Transitioning for transgender patients could take years on NHS, so they are turning to online fundraising for surgery.
NHS treated haemophilia patients with contaminated blood, says new documentary
Blood treatments given by the NHS infected approximately 4,000 with Hepatitis C and at least 1,300 people with HIV, according to the documentary.
NHS COVID-19 app encounters another major issue, draws criticism once again
Following the controversial failure of the "Operation Moonshot" mass testing this is another setback that might lead to a public outcry.
UK steps up coronavirus threat level after rise in cases
CMO Chris Whitty said rates of infection in England were replicating the strong resurgence seen in France and Spain, roughly doubling every seven days.
COVID-19: Long-term health issues after recovery continue to puzzle researchers
Post-hospitalisation COVID-19 study (PHOSP-COVID) is a UK-wide collaboration between leading researchers.
NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app to require businesses to put up QR code for users to scan
Establishments that normally see folks gather for more than 15 minutes will be asked to put up QR code posters designated by the government.
Sophie Wessex visits air ambulance that saved her life during pregnancy emergency
Sophie Wessex suffered a potentially life-threatening ectopic pregnancy in 2001 and needed to be immediately flown to a London hospital.
Kate Middleton congratulates little boy who raised funds for children's hospital
The Duchess of Cambridge sent a letter congratulating five-year-old Tony Hudgell, a double amputee who raised over £1 million for the charity.
Coronavirus: UK test and trace services reveal an upsurge of new infections
So far, the government's contact tracing programme has identified 6,616 individuals who have recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Justin Bieber hits back at NHS doctor who challenged his 'healthy food is medicine' post
The medical professional had argued that anxiety and depression are very rarely a result of food intake.
Depression cases doubling in the UK amid pandemic: Office for National Statistics
As shown by the information, the rate shot up when lockdowns were imposed across the globe due to the coronavirus outbreak.
UK virus vaccine trials see more than 100k volunteers sign up amid plans to scrap PHE
The individuals volunteered in the span of four weeks, which the majority of people view as impressive considering the risks involved.
NHS orders removal of certain drugs after label confusion led to death of two babies
Many hospital staff tend to confuse sodium nitrite, a cyanide poisoning antidote, with sodium bicarbonate.
Coronavirus NHS test and trace programme shows increasing number of cases in UK
Contact tracing and other preventive measures continue to be the best course of action until a medical breakthrough becomes available.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive in Scotland for summer break
The couple as well as other members of the British royal family will be able to meet the British monarch and her husband at Balmoral.
Coronavirus: Healthcare systems switching to new rapid testing platform amid growing cases
This development arrives shortly after UK health officials were criticised by the public for their apparent shortcomings amid the pandemic.
Queen Elizabeth II knights Captain Tom Moore in special ceremony at Windsor Castle
The sword used by the British monarch for the investiture ceremony belongs to her father, King George VI.