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Paralysed care home resident died after being found bruised and lifeless, court told

By Matthew Cooper, Reporter25th November 2019News England

A paralysed pensioner died weeks after being neglected by a care worker whose colleagues found the 87-year-old lifeless in her bed, a court has heard. Warwick Crown Court heard claims

Scottish Care announce winners of 2019 care home awards

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter25th November 2019News England

Scottish Care, the representative body for Scotland’s independent care home sector, has announced the winners of their annual National Care Home Awards which took place this year on Friday 15

Transplant surgeon failed to record error in case where patient died of aneurysm

By Jane Kirby, Health Editor22nd November 2019News England

A surgeon failed to disclose that he had spilled the contents of a donor stomach while removing organs that were then used in NHS transplants. The incident, which can be

Police meet with health officials following recall of 3,000 neurology patients

By Michael McHugh, Reporter21st November 2019News Northern Ireland

Police are assessing whether any potential criminal offences can be identified after more than 3,000 neurology patients were recalled by health authorities in Belfast. Belfast neurologist Dr Michael Watt is

Pair whose child was at centre of life support dispute criticise hospital specialists

By Brian Farmer, Reporter20th November 2019News England

Two doctors whose six-year-old daughter died while at the centre of a High Court life support treatment dispute have criticised specialists and hospital bosses involved. They say they are making

South Wales health board ‘put too much emphasis on targets instead of patient safety’

By Rod Minchin, Reporter19th November 2019News Wales

A health board criticised for severe maternity failings put too much emphasis on targets instead of patient safety, according to a report. A joint review by the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales

Vulnerable woman killed herself while waiting psychiatric care decisions, inquest told

By Thomas Hornall, Reporter19th November 2019News England

An “extremely kind, thoughtful and talented” former teacher who suffered from a severe eating disorder took her own life while awaiting clinical decisions regarding her psychiatric care, an inquest has

Leaked NHS report reveals baby deaths in what could be worst ever maternity scandal

By Jane Kirby, Health Editor19th November 201919th November 2019News England

Babies and mothers died amid major failings at a hospital trust in what is likely to be the NHS’s worst ever maternity scandal. A leaked report shows that a “toxic”

GMB in patient care warning as study finds 30,000 NHS workers on zero hours contracts

By Alan Jones, Reporter19th November 2019News England

At least 30,000 NHS workers are employed on zero hours contracts after a huge increase in recent years, a study suggests. The GMB said the true number is likely to

Report: Ethical Care – A bold reform agenda for adult social care – IPPR

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter15th November 2019Reports & Resources

With the possibility of a long-term funding settlement for social care, there is an urgent need for a bold reform agenda. For two decades, politicians have promised a long-term funding

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Paralysed care home resident died after being found bruised and lifeless, court told

Scottish Care announce winners of 2019 care home awards

Transplant surgeon failed to record error in case where patient died of aneurysm

Police meet with health officials following recall of 3,000 neurology patients

Pair whose child was at centre of life support dispute criticise hospital specialists

South Wales health board ‘put too much emphasis on targets instead of patient safety’

Vulnerable woman killed herself while waiting psychiatric care decisions, inquest told

Leaked NHS report reveals baby deaths in what could be worst ever maternity scandal

GMB in patient care warning as study finds 30,000 NHS workers on zero hours contracts

Whitehall ‘group think’ and inter-departmental ‘open warfare’ slammed by vaccine tsar

Home Secretary announces inquiry into how Rudakubana ‘came to be so dangerous’

Southport killer Rudakubana referred to anti-extremism programme before attack

Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says

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Paralysed care home resident died after being found bruised and lifeless, court told

Scottish Care announce winners of 2019 care home awards

Transplant surgeon failed to record error in case where patient died of aneurysm

Police meet with health officials following recall of 3,000 neurology patients

Pair whose child was at centre of life support dispute criticise hospital specialists

South Wales health board ‘put too much emphasis on targets instead of patient safety’

Vulnerable woman killed herself while waiting psychiatric care decisions, inquest told

Leaked NHS report reveals baby deaths in what could be worst ever maternity scandal

GMB in patient care warning as study finds 30,000 NHS workers on zero hours contracts

Report: Ethical Care – A bold reform agenda for adult social care – IPPR