All news on the topic: Hospitals

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Mum of four died of heart attack after waiting 11 hours for ambulance
Hannah Houghton, a 36-year-old with cystic fibrosis, was struggling to breathe when fiancé James Jackman called 999 and was promised a 'blue light response' but paramedics did not arrive for hours
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Sunak ‘detached from reality’ as speech fails to offer hope for crumbling NHS
In his first major speech as PM, Mr Sunak gave five promises to reboot his crisis-hit Government, including slashing NHS waits - but there was no mention of his party’s decade-long funding squeeze on the NHS
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New England Patriots owner makes Damar Hamlin donation with poignant message
A fundraiser set up by Damar Hamlin to provide toys for underprivileged children has passed the $6million barrier thanks to generous donations from the NFL world - with Robert Kraft sending $10,000
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Patsy Kensit rushed to hospital with pneumonia as she thanks the NHS
Patsy Kensit, who is set to join the cast of BBC's EastEnders, revealed she had to miss out on a skiing holiday following a health scare shortly before New Year
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Bodies burned in streets of China as Covid soars and funeral homes overwhelmed
Funeral homes and hospitals in China have said they have been overwhelmed, as international health experts predicted 2.1 million Covid deaths in the coming months
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Damar Hamlin moving in positive direction despite concerns after cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during Monday night's game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals and is continuing to recover in hospital, with his family cautiously optimistic
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NFL legend clashes with fellow pundit over Damar Hamlin tweet in heated argument
NFL legend Shannon Sharpe had to keep his cool after getting into a tense argument with his fellow talkshow host Skip Bayless on Wednesday over a tweet the later posted about Damar Hamlin
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Backpacker died after 'opening carriage door to take selfie' on moving train
Irish national Patrick Ward, 45, was on a guided train tour from Bangkok to Kanchanburito in Thailand when he fell from the carriage, to the track and then a further 25ft down a slope
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Drugged up stranger chews off man's face and ear in horror train station attack
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Horrified officers from Gresham Police reportedly arrived at Cleveland Transit Station to see the suspect, Koryn Kraemer, 25, still on top of the victim, biting his face off
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Dad accused of intentionally driving Tesla off 250ft cliff with family inside
Emergency services rushed to the scene on the dangerous stretch of road in Northern California known as the Devil's Slide. Rescue teams said it was an "absolute miracle" none of them died
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Gran's 'own kids are scared of her' after being left with 9-inch scar in attack
Jeanette Irvine needed 11 stitches and her neck glued back together after she was left with a nine-inch slash, following a night out in Arbroath, Scotland
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Dad points at word 'yes' to admit shooting wife dead in front of her daughter
Never-before-seen footage of killer Andrew 'Jack' Hooper confessing to the murder of Cheryl Hooper in Newport, Shropshire has been revealed, as he lay in hospital following his own bungled suicide bid after the killing
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'Amazing' teen mum dies as car crashes into wall while being pursued by police
The Independent Office for Police Conduct have declared an independent investigation in the death of teenager Amber Deakin who lost her life during the police pursuit on Tuesday
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Inside helicopter cockpit showing pilot warned before crash which killed Brits
Footage from inside the chopper that was flying in to land on Australia's Gold Coast earlier this week shows a passenger frantically tapping the pilot on the right shoulder to warn him of the other helicopter
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Mum in tribute to Brit, 33, shot dead in Jamaica with her 'heart in pain'
Personal trainer Sean Patterson, 33, from West London, was shot multiple times in the head and torso while staying at the One Love Guest House in Bogue Hill, in Jamaica's second city of St James
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Australia helicopter crash victim's son, 10, fights for life after injuries
Simon Tadros, who saw his wife Vanessa die in the horror helicopter crash on the Gold Coast in Australia, has asked for "everyone to pray for our little man", referring to his 10-year-old son Nicholas who is fighting for his life in hospital
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runner 'turning into a statue' after getting same diagnosis as Celine Dion
When Celine Dion announced she had Stiff Person Syndrome, it was an emotional moment for Jon Kelf as the world learned more about the incurable condition he has been living with for three years
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Young bride, 33, dies just weeks after her wedding day
Angus Hall-Hulme is urging others to support lifesaving cancer research after his wife, Victoria Hall-Hulme, tragically passed away weeks after their wedding, following her bowel cancer diagnosis
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"I drank a lot!" Aguero ignored 'angry' Messi during Argentina celebrations
Aguero has opened up on what happened during the celebrations on the pitch at the Lusail Stadium after Argentina won the World Cup final against France last month
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Jeremy Renner 'helping stranded motorist' before being 'run over by snow plough'
Marvel star Jeremy Renner was reportedly 'helping a stranded motorist' before he was 'run over by his own snow plough' during the horror accident which has seen him hospitalised
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Tories' 'breathtakingly complacency' after blaming Covid and flu for NHS chaos
Tories have been accused of repeatedly ignoring the problems that have left the NHS at breaking point after 13 years of shameful underfunding as they blamed Covid, Strep A and flu instead
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Ministers urged to settle bitter dispute with workers amid fresh wave of strikes
Speaking on a picket line at London’s Euston station, Mick Lynch said the Government 'knows what needs to be done to move towards a settlement that we can all support' - but it has not happened so far
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Woman, 72, forced to wait 13 hours in ambulance - but vows to support strikers
An ambulance was called to their home early on a Sunday afternoon after Kathleen Philipson, who suffers from COPD and had Covid, developed a fast heartbeat. She waited 13 hours outside the hospital
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'DWP should have clear resolutions and goals to help disabled people in 2023'
Journalist Rachel Charlton-Dailey says last year was a spectacularly horrific time for disabled people under the Department of Works and Pensions - and makes some suggestions for 2023
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'Covid ruined Christmas - if are not utterly selfish please wear a mask'
Polly Hudson had a miserable festive break after catching Covid. And with 500 people dying unnecessarily each week, she says masks are a simple way of turning things around. But first she has to convince the stubborn blowhards...