Health

Published: 01 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new study has revealed that ethnic minorities in England face unequal access to diabetes technology, leaving many unable to manage their condition effectively. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are vital for people living with diabetes, yet the research highlights that black and south Asian communities are less likely to be prescribed this life-changing device. Access to diabetes technology...

Published: 01 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. England is preparing a significant shift in public health delivery as home vaccines are set to reach children directly where they live. The move follows mounting concern that thousands of children are starting school without essential protection. Health officials believe offering home vaccines could restore confidence, remove access barriers, and rebuild trust with families struggling to engage traditional...

Published: 31 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. England’s hospitals are witnessing a dramatic rise in minor A&E visits, as millions of patients seek emergency care for conditions like coughs, sore throats, hiccups, and blocked noses. NHS data reveals that these minor A&E visits have nearly doubled over the past five years, highlighting growing pressure on emergency departments designed for serious injuries. Health leaders warn that...

Published: 31 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is currently in an induced coma following a severe meningitis diagnosis. Damien Martyn’s sudden health crisis has shocked the cricketing world, prompting widespread concern from fans and fellow players alike. Sources close to the family confirmed that the 54-year-old fell seriously ill on Boxing Day and was immediately admitted to a...

Published: 30 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Emergency departments across the United Kingdom are facing an escalating crisis, as corridor care becomes an accepted reality rather than an emergency measure. Senior clinicians are warning that what was once viewed as unacceptable has now been normalised, placing patients at serious risk and pushing exhausted staff to breaking point. The comments come amid mounting evidence that long...

Published: 29 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A growing debate has emerged around Reform UK after a significant proportion of its local authority leaders publicly expressed sceptical views about vaccines and wider public health measures. Across England, Reform UK currently leads or holds the largest representation on twelve councils. Of those, leaders in at least four authorities have made statements questioning vaccination policies, drawing sharp...

Published: 29 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Hospitals across England are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to ease pressure on accident and emergency departments during one of the most demanding winters the National Health Service has faced in recent years. With cold weather, seasonal illnesses, and staffing pressures converging, health leaders believe predictive technology could play a vital role in reducing waiting times and improving...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. People living with motor neurone disease in England are dying while waiting for essential home adaptations, according to campaigners who warn the system is failing those with rapidly progressing conditions. New findings reveal that many patients spend the final months of their lives trapped in unsafe homes, unable to access timely support designed to preserve dignity, safety, and...

Published: 23 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. People from the poorest communities in England face significantly higher risks of emergency hospital care. Recent research from Asthma + Lung UK analysed NHS admissions data for November, revealing stark inequalities in respiratory health outcomes across the country. Those living in the most deprived areas were found to be 56% more likely to require emergency hospital treatment and...

Published: 23 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Young care leavers in England will soon benefit from free prescriptions, dental, and eye care services until they reach their twenty-fifth birthday, the government confirmed on Tuesday. The initiative forms part of a wider package of reforms announced by the Department of Health and Social Care, aiming to address persistent health inequalities experienced by those leaving care. A...