Health

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Public confidence in primary care services is under strain as a major new survey reveals that the majority of general practitioners in England feel compelled to rush through patient appointments, citing relentless workload pressures and inadequate consultation time. The findings, released by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), paint a stark picture of a profession under intense...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government is preparing to increase the amount the NHS pays for medicines by up to 25% following weeks of intensive negotiations with pharmaceutical companies and the Donald Trump administration. The move aims to resolve a prolonged standoff over drug pricing, which has been cited as a factor in recent investment pauses by major pharma firms, including...

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Hundreds of NHS hospital workers are preparing to take strike action following claims that they have lost more than £36 million in pay and pension contributions over the past four years. The affected staff, numbering over 330 and primarily comprising cleaners, caterers, and porters at St George’s, Epsom, and St Helier hospital group (GESH), say the disparities reflect...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. A significant proportion of the UK workforce admits to calling in sick following drinking at work-related events, revealing a persistent tension between workplace culture and changing societal attitudes toward alcohol. According to a new report by the IPPR thinktank, one in three workers in the country have taken a day off after consuming alcohol at a work event or socialising with colleagues...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. In a groundbreaking development, scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Oxford Biodynamics (OBD) have announced the creation of what may be the world’s first blood test capable of diagnosing myalgic encephalomyelitis, more commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The condition, which affects tens of thousands in the UK alone, has historically lacked a definitive diagnostic test, leaving patients...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. A new survey has revealed that the majority of men in the United Kingdom would attend prostate cancer screening if invited by the NHS, highlighting growing public support for a national testing programme. The research, conducted by Healthwatch England and encompassing 3,575 adults, found that eight in ten men aged over 18 would accept an NHS check for prostate cancer, the most...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. A growing sense of confusion has swept across pharmacies in the United Kingdom as changes to COVID-19 vaccination eligibility have caused widespread misunderstanding among the public, leading to frustration and even incidents of verbal abuse towards healthcare workers. The confusion, which stems from new eligibility criteria introduced this year, has left pharmacists struggling to manage expectations while urging patients to treat staff...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. A report by The English Chronicle Online. Lewis Moody, the 47-year-old former England rugby captain and World Cup winner, has become the latest high-profile athlete to be diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease that may be connected to his years in collision sport. His name now joins a growing list of rugby players who have faced similar fates — men whose post-retirement years...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online A newly identified Covid-19 variant, dubbed Stratus, is making its presence felt across the UK, particularly in England, and has sparked renewed attention from public health experts. The variant, which includes two closely related strains, XFG and XFG.3, has been noted for a distinctive symptom: a hoarse voice in some patients. While this unique manifestation has drawn public curiosity,...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online. A recent survey has revealed a troubling reality for millions of households across the United Kingdom: one in four people are worried that a partner, family member, or close friend is drinking too much, while one in six express concern that someone they care about may be using illegal drugs excessively. The findings, derived from a representative survey of...