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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”

Woman sues NHS trusts over failure to tell her of father’s genetic diagnosis

By Sam Tobin, Reporter19th November 2019News England

A woman who was not told her father had a fatal progressive condition would not have had a child if she had known she could pass on the disease, the

Vulnerable woman found dead at beauty spot two weeks after being sectioned

By Michael Drummond, Reporter19th November 2019News England

A young woman was found dead in a tent at a Lake District beauty spot two weeks after being released from hospital hundreds of miles away, an inquest has heard.

‘Trend’ of transferring NHS staff to private companies ‘unacceptable’, UNISON

By Alan Jones, Reporter18th November 2019News England

Most people believe that transferring NHS staff to private companies is unacceptable, a new study suggests. Unison said its research among over 2,000 members of the public showed concerns about

Planned strikes by Frimley hospital workers called off after last-minute talks

By Alan Jones, Reporter18th November 2019News England

Planned strikes by hospital porters, security guards, cleaners and catering staff have been postponed after last-minute talks. Members of Unison employed by Frimley Health Foundation Trust had planned to walk

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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

Woman sues NHS trusts over failure to tell her of father’s genetic diagnosis

Vulnerable woman found dead at beauty spot two weeks after being sectioned

‘Trend’ of transferring NHS staff to private companies ‘unacceptable’, UNISON

Planned strikes by Frimley hospital workers called off after last-minute talks

Mother of woman who took own life brands daughter’s abuser ‘a monster’

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

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Tag: Hospitals

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

Woman sues NHS trusts over failure to tell her of father’s genetic diagnosis

Vulnerable woman found dead at beauty spot two weeks after being sectioned

‘Trend’ of transferring NHS staff to private companies ‘unacceptable’, UNISON

Planned strikes by Frimley hospital workers called off after last-minute talks