NHS Patient Privacy Crackdown: NHS England says any staff suspected of “snooping” on patient records must be suspended immediately and have access to NHS systems cut off, with routine monitoring used to spot unauthorised viewing. Faster Brain-Tumour Diagnosis: NHS pilots a “world-first” rapid genomic test that can deliver results in under two hours during surgery, aiming to speed up diagnosis and treatment planning across five specialist centres. A&E Overcrowding Toll: New research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress links emergency department crowding to higher mortality risk, with occupancy increases tied to rising death risk. Mental Health Care Access: An inquest in Belfast hears a teenager died after requests for secure mental health accommodation were refused twice, raising concerns about how secure placements are handled. Cardiac Arrest Self-Care: A wellness piece highlights that most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, arguing CPR training is practical self-care for families. Palliative Care Funding Pressure (NI): Northern Ireland hospices launch a campaign warning of urgent funding shortfalls as deficits continue despite rising demand. Wellness at Home: Isle of Wight retailer Wight Spas & Pools expands its recovery and sauna range through a new partnership with Myo Master. Cancer Test Debate: The US FDA panel recommends Galleri despite NHS-Galleri trial results failing to meet its main aim, reigniting questions about effectiveness and overdiagnosis.