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Ambulance service declares ‘critical incident’ over significant IT problem

By Ella Pickover, Reporter17th November 2021News England

An ambulance trust has declared a critical incident due to a technical problem. South East Coast Ambulance Service said it had suffered a “significant IT issue” overnight as it urged

NHS organisations urged to review security arrangements in wake of Liverpool hospital explosion

By Aine Fox and Ella Pickover, Reporters16th November 2021News England

NHS organisations have been asked to review their security arrangements after the UK threat level was raised. A letter has been sent to organisations, including hospital trusts and GPs, asking

Stormont urged to revisit vaccine passports amid warning of health system ‘on the edge’

By David Young, Reporter15th November 2021News Northern Ireland

Stormont is facing renewed calls to introduce vaccine passports after escalating pressures on the health system saw ambulances diverted away from a main hospital. Craigavon Area Hospital in Co Armagh

PM praises bravery of taxi driver following terrorist explosion at Liverpool Women’s Hospital

By The Press Association15th November 2021News England

The Prime Minister has praised the taxi driver caught up in the Liverpool explosion for acting with “incredible presence of mind and bravery”. Speaking at a medical centre in east

Communication breakdown sees health board fined £200,000 over woman’s suicide in hospital

By The Press Association15th November 2021News Scotland

A Scottish health board has been fined £200,000 after a patient with a history of self-harm took her own life in hospital. Anne Clelland, 49, was found unconscious in an

Nursing leaders warn of ‘unsustainable, untenable conditions’ in health and social care services

By Catherine Wylie, Reporter15th November 2021News England

Nursing leaders have highlighted 10 pressures on health and social care services which they say have created “unsustainable, untenable” conditions. A report from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said

Royal College of Midwives appoints new Scotland director

By The Press Association15th November 2021News Scotland

Scotland’s professional adviser for midwifery and perinatal care Jaki Lambert has been appointed as the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) new director for Scotland. Ms Lambert (pictured), from Argyll and

Judge approves £27m clinical negligence settlement after boy suffers ‘catastrophic brain injuries’

By Brian Farmer, Reporter12th November 2021News England

A High Court judge has approved a £27 million settlement of a clinical negligence claim after a boy was left with “catastrophic brain injuries”. The boy’s father sued Alder Hey

NHS ‘on its knees’ with ‘chronic workforce shortages’ heaping pressure on overstretched staff

By Jane Kirby and Ian Jones, Reporters11th November 2021News England

The NHS is “on its knees”, leading health experts have warned, as a raft of data for England shows the service buckling under pressure. The King’s Fund health think tank

Prime Minister criticised for ‘irresponsibly parading’ around a hospital without a mask

By Patrick Daly, Reporter9th November 2021News England

The Prime Minister has come in for criticism after being accused of “irresponsibly parading” around a North East hospital without a face covering on. Boris Johnson visited Hexham General Hospital

Tag: Hospitals

Ambulance service declares ‘critical incident’ over significant IT problem

NHS organisations urged to review security arrangements in wake of Liverpool hospital explosion

Stormont urged to revisit vaccine passports amid warning of health system ‘on the edge’

PM praises bravery of taxi driver following terrorist explosion at Liverpool Women’s Hospital

Communication breakdown sees health board fined £200,000 over woman’s suicide in hospital

Royal College of Midwives appoints new Scotland director

Judge approves £27m clinical negligence settlement after boy suffers ‘catastrophic brain injuries’

NHS ‘on its knees’ with ‘chronic workforce shortages’ heaping pressure on overstretched staff

Prime Minister criticised for ‘irresponsibly parading’ around a hospital without a mask

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Hospitals

Ambulance service declares ‘critical incident’ over significant IT problem

NHS organisations urged to review security arrangements in wake of Liverpool hospital explosion

Stormont urged to revisit vaccine passports amid warning of health system ‘on the edge’

PM praises bravery of taxi driver following terrorist explosion at Liverpool Women’s Hospital

Communication breakdown sees health board fined £200,000 over woman’s suicide in hospital

Nursing leaders warn of ‘unsustainable, untenable conditions’ in health and social care services

Royal College of Midwives appoints new Scotland director

Judge approves £27m clinical negligence settlement after boy suffers ‘catastrophic brain injuries’

NHS ‘on its knees’ with ‘chronic workforce shortages’ heaping pressure on overstretched staff

Prime Minister criticised for ‘irresponsibly parading’ around a hospital without a mask