Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’ in care homes

Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’ in care homes

James Melley Social Affairs Producer Getty Images Nicky Hastie, holding an image of her mother, attended the inquiry in person on Monday A civil servant’s assertion that there was a “generational slaughter within care homes” in the early days of the pandemic is a phrase that “chimes with the experience of thousands of our families”, … Read more

Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’ in care homes

Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’ in care homes

Alison Holt and James Melley Getty Images Nicky Hastie, holding an image of her mother, attended the inquiry in person on Monday A civil servant’s assertion that there was a “generational slaughter within care homes” in the early days of the pandemic is a phrase that “chimes with the experience of thousands of our families”, … Read more

Covid inquiry begins examination of impact on social care sector

Covid inquiry begins examination of impact on social care sector

James Melley Senior Social Affairs Producer BBC In the early days of the pandemic, care home staff donned full personal protective equipment The Covid inquiry will start examining the impact of the pandemic on care services for elderly and disabled people on Monday. Bereaved families say they have been waiting for this moment for years, … Read more

Covid inquiry begins examination of impact on social care sector

Covid inquiry begins examination of impact on social care sector

James Melley Senior Social Affairs Producer BBC In the early days of the pandemic, care home staff donned full personal protective equipment The Covid inquiry will start examining the impact of the pandemic on care services for elderly and disabled people on Monday. Bereaved families say they have been waiting for this moment for years, … Read more

Carry out prompt, comprehensive inquiry into stampede: Puri’s titular king to Odisha Govt

Carry out prompt, comprehensive inquiry into stampede: Puri’s titular king to Odisha Govt

An injured being taken for treatment after a stampede near Gundicha Temple, in Puri, Odisha on June 29, 2025. At least three people were killed and several others suffered injuries in the incident. | Photo Credit: PTI Puri’s titular king Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingha Deb on Sunday (June 29, 2025) expressed shock over the stampede during … Read more

National inquiry into maternity care announced by Wes Streeting

National inquiry into maternity care announced by Wes Streeting

Nick Triggle & Michael Buchanan BBC News Getty Images Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said “we must act now” as he announced a national investigation into maternity care in England. The “rapid” inquiry will urgently look at the worst-performing maternity and neonatal services in the country, including Leeds, Sussex, Gloucester, and Mid and South Essex. … Read more

‘My baby died after I was ignored.’ More families call for Leeds NHS maternity inquiry

‘My baby died after I was ignored.’ More families call for Leeds NHS maternity inquiry

Divya Talwar & Tammi Walker BBC Tassie Weaver says she was treated like “a hysterical woman” by a midwife When Tassie Weaver went into labour at full term, she thought she was hours away from holding her first child. But, by the time she was giving birth, she knew her son had died. Doctors had … Read more