DHSC launch review into ‘duty of candour’ in health and social care
A review is to be launched into “variation” on how open and honest health and care providers are with patients when things go wrong. The Department of Health and Social
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Law change to make care home and hospital visits ‘fundamental standard of care’
Changes will be made to the law to protect visiting rights around care homes, hospitals and hospices, the Government has said. Visits will become a fundamental standard of care, on
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Ofsted chief challenged over inspections leaving people ‘in tears’
The head of the schools watchdog has been challenged over the impact of inspections on schools and local authorities, which have left people “in tears”, as she repeated her sadness
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Headteacher’s GP tells inquest Ofsted inspection contributed to her death
Headteacher Ruth Perry’s GP has said that the Ofsted inspection of her school contributed to her death. Ms Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from
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‘Worrying signs’ that more medics plan to leave the workforce, regulator warns
There are “worrying signs” that a growing number of doctors are planning to leave the profession due to burnout and dissatisfaction, the General Medical Council (GMC) has warned. It also
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Belfast neurologist struck off medical register following tribunal hearing
Belfast neurologist Dr Michael Watt has been struck off the medical register following a tribunal. Dr Watt was at the centre of Northern Ireland’s largest recall of patients. A medical
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Care provider charged over death of vulnerable patient who absconded from hospital
A care provider has been charged with exposing a patient to a significant risk of avoidable harm after a vulnerable man was hit by a train after absconding from a
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Professional performance of neurologist unacceptable, tribunal finds
The professional performance of a neurologist at the centre of Northern Ireland’s largest recall of patients has been found to be unacceptable following a medical tribunal. The panel is now
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Needs of patients with learning disabilities not being met in hospitals – report
Hospitals must do more to provide effective care for people with learning disabilities, the patient safety body has said. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) said the current system
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Care home in special measures after ‘significant’ decline in quality of care
A care home has been rated inadequate and placed in special measures following an inspection by watchdogs. Burrswood Care Home (pictured) in Bury, Greater Manchester, was visited by the Care
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