A machine simulating vital signs of a deteriorating patient is used inside a ward as part of medical training at the official opening of the new Dragon's Heart Hospital, built at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, to care for coronavirus patients.


ITV News London has seen analysis from the British Heart Foundation revealing a collapse in the number of vital cardiac procedures carried out in the capital.

‘Biggest disruption ever’ as figures raise alarm over cardiac care

"Now is the time to act," one leading scientist told ITV News following the bleak new climate warning.

Greenland's ice melting faster than feared - exposing millions more to flooding

Multiple doctors and nurses have come forward with similarly disturbing tales of prejudice since our investigation aired last week.

Politicians and health leaders condemn racist attacks against NHS staff

Children's mental health and eating disorder services are particularly affected by the major shortage in psychiatrists.

Psychiatrist shortage could have 'grave consequences', doctors warn

One pharmacist told ITV News that while interruptions in smooth supply were normal, he had never seen the situation so bad.

Patients struggle to secure lifesaving medicines

How does a country of just 56,000 people cope with the feeling that their world is quite literally melting?

Greenland's grief and golden opportunities as climate change takes hold

Rape Crisis said the #MeToo movement has sparked a demand for support services. 

Exclusive: Thousands of rape victims denied support with services in 'crisis'

More than 230 cases of measles were recorded in England in the first three months of 2019.

Boris Johnson: UK must do more to fight anti-vaxxers

Cocaine Addicts Anonymous - unsurprisingly - do not let film crews into meetings. But this past Saturday, one group made an exception.

Inside a Cocaine Addicts Anonymous meeting

Any extra cash is always welcomed by the NHS but some of the most in need hospitals have missed out on the PM's additional money.

‘They need to open their eyes’: NHS children’s ward in desperate need of cash

The long-awaited green paper outlines a range of measures to tackle preventable ill-health.

New health policies buried amid 'extraordinary row' between May and Hancock

ITV News Joel Hills explains if rising inflation is due to the way it's calculated or a resurgence in prices, as it has reached its highest level since March.

Inflation no longer burns white hot - but it's still glowing

ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston provides analysis on the government's refusal to pay compensation to Waspi women over state pensions.

Is the government's decision on Waspi women compensation brave or shortsighted?

 In France, the accused get the final word, so Ms Pelicot listened as dozens of men charged with her rape addressed the court. Chloe Keedy was there.

Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband praises her courage in coming forward 

Cycling topped the funding table for the LA Olympic and Paralympic cycle - with £30,125,000 – a million pounds increase and £10m more than Athletics.

UK Athletics given nearly £2m funding cut for LA 2028 Olympics 

The takeover has come with promises not to raid Royal Mail's pensions surplus and to maintain the universal service, ITV News' Joel Hills reports.

Takeover of Royal Mail cleared by Government in return for time-limited promises

Last week, it was revealed that an alleged Chinese spy became a "close" confidant of Andrew, but out of all elite British figures, why would China target him?

Why would China target non-working royal Prince Andrew?

Protesters, campaigning for more international involvement in the Syrian conflict, prepare to march to Whitehall, from Hyde Park Corner, London. 2015 credit PA

Despite celebrations over the end of Assad’s brutal regime, thousands of Syrians seeking asylum in the UK face an anxious wait to find out what happens next.

Syrians trapped in the UK asylum backlog face uncertain future

Videos have been shared on social media of Syrian factories containing a highly addictive drug. Captagon's said to have funded the Assad regime, but what is it?

Jamie Roberton

Former Health and Science Producer