Getty Images Many of the maternity failings at scandal-hit hospitals are being seen elsewhere, England’s NHS regulator says. Investigations into units in Shrewsbury and Telford and East Kent found poor care may have contributed to babies dying or having life-changing injuries. But the Care Quality Commission said many of the problems were more widespread. Its … Read more
A 6.05-acre parcel of agricultural land gifted by an elderly man from Paidichinthalapalli in Dharmaram mandal of Peddapalli district to his son was revoked after the latter allegedly failed to take care of him. A decision to this effect was taken by the Revenue department on Thursday as per the provisions of the Maintenance and … Read more
Michael Keohan Craig Mackinlay said the limbs he paid for privately made him feel “whole again” Former MP Craig Mackinlay, who lost his hands and feet after a life-threatening episode of sepsis, has urged the government to end what he says is a “postcode lottery” for amputee care. Speaking as the Paralympics gets under way … Read more
Peter Crowe Taylor Crowe, 19, was born with conditions including severe brain damage, quadriplegia, cerebral palsy and epilepsy The family of a young woman living with severe disabilities say she is still relying on a specialised bed made for her when she was eight years old. Taylor Crowe, 19, was born with conditions including severe … Read more
Bengaluru: Aster DM Healthcare Limited has announced the launch of its tele-ICU services under the Aster Connected Care arm in India, aimed at providing comprehensive support to healthcare providers to enhance patient care. “The tele-ICU services will provide key critical care services such as expert intensivist availability, continuous monitoring of ICUs by qualified critical care … Read more
New Delhi: Pristyn Care introduces the Pristyn Care Innovation Lab (PCIL), an incubator designed to drive advancements in AI within the healthcare sector. PCIL will provide early-stage AI startups with a unique platform to pilot and refine their solutions in real-world healthcare environments. From the 47 startups that have applied, a select few will be … Read more
Nottinghamshire Police Valdo Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia three years before the killings A review has found “a series of errors, omissions and misjudgements” in the care of a killer who stabbed three people to death in the Nottingham attacks. Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and 65-year-old Ian Coates were killed by … Read more
Getty Images Six new regional centres created to support under 18s struggling with their gender identity will open over the next two years, NHS England has confirmed. They will join two existing clinics, as part of an overhaul of gender services for children and young people. The emphasis will be on providing a more holistic … Read more
PA Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s decision to scrap planned changes to the care system in England has been described as a “tragedy” by Sir Andrew Dilnot, the man who authored the proposals in 2011. Speaking to the BBC’s Today programme, Sir Andrew said: “We’ve failed another generation of families.” He said it was another example of … Read more
Getty The body responsible for regulating NHS and care services in England is not fit for purpose, the health secretary says. Wes Streeting’s intervention comes after an independent review found significant failings at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), according to headline findings released by the government. The CQC inspects everything from hospitals and GP practices … Read more