The surgical assessment unit at Royal Stoke university hospital. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian The Guardian gained rare access to Royal Stoke university hospital to see how staff free up beds ...

The heartbroken relatives of a grandfather who was 'abandoned to perish' in his hospital bed have spoken out about their devastating bereavement. Phillip Unwin died at Royal Stoke University Hospital ...

Health officials have warned of a "tidal wave of flu" driving up hospital admissions throughout the UK. You can check how your local area is affected with an interactive map as the Royal Stoke ...

Royal Stoke patients needing treatment for kidney stones, urinary infections, prostate problems or urological cancers are set ...