NHS Under Strain: A Kent hospital declared a critical incident as beds filled and A&E demand stayed “extremely high”, urging people to use NHS 111, GPs or urgent treatment centres unless life-threatening. Maternity Safety Alarm: An NHS England review says nearly 15,000 incidents delayed or disrupted maternity and neonatal care in England over three years, with thousands of water/sewage leaks and heating failures; almost half of trusts with maternity services fell short on basic standards. Care Reform Debate: Labour leader Andy Burnham pushed an NHS-style social care plan for older adults, but critics warn it could cost up to £18.5bn a year and lacks clear funding and delivery detail. Workplace Health: Aslef threatened strike action over train drivers’ “shocking and disgusting” conditions, including reports of no toilet access for up to five and a half hours. Public Health Trust: A UK survey found one in eight people regretted health decisions based on misleading information, and nearly one in five felt not confident judging health claims. Cancer & Innovation: UK-linked research highlights long-term prostate cancer control with five-treatment SBRT versus surgery, while myeloma experts at IMS in Glasgow unveiled a consensus “cure” definition and new MRD-guided approaches. Eye Health & Access: Moorfields research found nearly one in five sight-loss patients reported encountering “bogus” eye treatments, often via online ads.