Wes Streeting Responds to Resident Doctors' Strike Threat Impacting 200,000 NHS Appointments Thursday, July 10, 2025 strike doctors nhs pay bma appointments healthsecretary wesstreeting healthcare negotiations The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed a full strike by more than 26,000 resident doctors – the term now used for ‘junior’ doctors – scheduled from 7am on July 25 to 7am on July 30. This walkout could … Read More
Hospital Strike Reaches 100 Days as Phlebotomists Demand Fair Pay Thursday, July 3, 2025 strike phlebotomists nhs pay dispute gloucestershire hospitals unison labor healthcare Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals have reached the milestone of 100 days on strike, protesting against what they describe as unfair pay that undervalues their skilled and vital work. … Read More
Emotional Reunion: Man Who Survived Cardiac Arrest Meets the Heroes Who Saved His Life Monday, June 30, 2025 cardiac cpr survival emergency ambulance airambulance defibrillator healthcare community recovery A heartwarming reunion took place recently as Matt Jones, 55, from Cheltenham, met the emergency crews responsible for saving his life. Matt experienced a sudden cardiac arrest at home on August 27, 2023. Thanks to the swift … Read More
The Big Space Cancer Appeal Surpasses £9 Million, New Centre at Cheltenham General Hospital Set to Break Ground Next Year Wednesday, June 25, 2025 cancer charity gloucestershire appeal healthcare oncology fundraising centre patients survivor The vision to revolutionize cancer care in Gloucestershire has taken a significant leap forward, with the Big Space Cancer Appeal reaching an impressive £9 million in donations. This milestone brings the development of a … Read More
Blood Test Detects Cancer Up to 18 Months Before Symptoms Appear Tuesday, June 24, 2025 cancer detection bloodtest screening earlydiagnosis stemcells healthcare hrcgenomics prevention oncology A groundbreaking blood test developed by Test for Cancer can detect cancer up to 18 months before any symptoms show. The HrC Genomics blood test offers a non-invasive method to identify cancer early, potentially saving lives … Read More
Esther Rantzen’s Daughter Urges Support for Assisted Dying Bill Ahead of Milestone Birthday Wednesday, June 18, 2025 estherrantzen assisteddying rebeccawilcox terminalillness endoflife legislation campaign compassion healthcare parliament With Dame Esther Rantzen approaching her 85th birthday, her daughter Rebecca Wilcox is making a heartfelt appeal for support of the Assisted Dying Bill, which is set for a crucial vote in the House of Commons this Friday. The … Read More