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Poorest in England ‘waiting longest’ for hospital care as backlog takes it toll

By Ella Pickover, Reporter27th September 2021News England

People living in poorer regions of England face longer waits for routine NHS care, according to new analysis. The NHS has been told by a watchdog to ensure people have

Police investigation looks into four deaths at flagship Glasgow hospital

By Katrine Bussey, Reporter27th September 2021News Scotland

Police are investigating four deaths at the flagship Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QUEH) in Glasgow, it has emerged. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) – which has a

Hospital conditions were like ‘third world country, not super hospital’, mother tells inquiry

By The Press Association24th September 2021News Scotland

A mother whose son was being treated for cancer on a children’s ward in Scotland has likened the hospital environment to “a third world country”. Suzanne Brown told the Scottish

Health Minister launches workforce appeal to help tackle hospital pressures in Northern Ireland

By Laura McKellar, Reporter23rd September 2021News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new Workforce Appeal to help maintain important surgery this winter. As the health service struggles to cope with some of the

Welsh NHS records worst ever A&E performance with nearly 8,000 people waiting over 12 hours

By Rod Minchin, Reporter23rd September 2021News Wales

The worst ever performance figures have been recorded by hospital accident and emergency departments in Wales, according to new data. The Welsh Ambulance Service, which is seeking help from the

MP calls for closure of ‘inhumane’ secure hospital units where vulnerable people are ‘contained’

By Richard Wheeler, Reporter22nd September 2021News England

All secure hospital units used to “contain” hundreds of vulnerable people should be closed, ministers have heard. Conservative Jerome Mayhew (pictured) told MPs more than 2,000 patients remain in assessment

Maternity care improvement ‘too slow’ with two in five services not performing well enough – CQC

By Ella Pickover, Reporter21st September 2021News England

Steps to improve maternity care have been “too slow”, health inspectors have warned as new figures show that two in five services are not performing well enough. A total of

Inquiry hears father was left ‘shell-shocked’ after almost losing son to hospital-acquired infection

By Lucinda Cameron and Daniel Harkins, Reporters21st September 2021News Scotland

A father has told how he was left “shell shocked” after he almost lost his son to a hospital-acquired infection following an operation to remove the boy’s kidney. Cameron Gough

O’Neill urges cautious approach to further easing of restrictions after admitting virus ‘floored her’

By Rebecca Black and David Young, Reporters20th September 2021News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has urged a cautious approach to further lockdown relaxations amid high Covid rates and pressures on the health service. Michelle O’Neill returned to Stormont on

Personal protective equipment worth £2.8bn is not fit for purpose, health minister admits

By Jane Kirby, Reporter17th September 2021News England

Personal protective equipment (PPE) worth £2.8 billion is not fit for purpose and cannot be used by the NHS, a health minister has revealed. Lord Bethell said 1.9 billion items

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Poorest in England ‘waiting longest’ for hospital care as backlog takes it toll

Police investigation looks into four deaths at flagship Glasgow hospital

Hospital conditions were like ‘third world country, not super hospital’, mother tells inquiry

Health Minister launches workforce appeal to help tackle hospital pressures in Northern Ireland

Welsh NHS records worst ever A&E performance with nearly 8,000 people waiting over 12 hours

MP calls for closure of ‘inhumane’ secure hospital units where vulnerable people are ‘contained’

Maternity care improvement ‘too slow’ with two in five services not performing well enough – CQC

Inquiry hears father was left ‘shell-shocked’ after almost losing son to hospital-acquired infection

O’Neill urges cautious approach to further easing of restrictions after admitting virus ‘floored her’

Personal protective equipment worth £2.8bn is not fit for purpose, health minister admits

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Hospitals

Poorest in England ‘waiting longest’ for hospital care as backlog takes it toll

Police investigation looks into four deaths at flagship Glasgow hospital

Hospital conditions were like ‘third world country, not super hospital’, mother tells inquiry

Health Minister launches workforce appeal to help tackle hospital pressures in Northern Ireland

Welsh NHS records worst ever A&E performance with nearly 8,000 people waiting over 12 hours

MP calls for closure of ‘inhumane’ secure hospital units where vulnerable people are ‘contained’

Maternity care improvement ‘too slow’ with two in five services not performing well enough – CQC

Inquiry hears father was left ‘shell-shocked’ after almost losing son to hospital-acquired infection

O’Neill urges cautious approach to further easing of restrictions after admitting virus ‘floored her’

Personal protective equipment worth £2.8bn is not fit for purpose, health minister admits