A mother-of-three has shared how Deborah James helped save her life from bowel cancer. Lyndsey Ainscough, from Leigh in Greater Manchester, was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer after experiencing symptoms for a number of months. She told BBC Breakfast she sought medical attention after seeing bowel cancer campaigner Dame Deborah on TV. Mrs Ainscough was … Read more
Martin White died at the age of 33 after being given blood products contaminated with HIV. Source link
Maternity services at Hull Royal Infirmary have recently been described in a damning report by the health watchdog as chaotic, unsafe and not fit for purpose. Three mothers, who claim staff missed signs of life-threatening conditions that could have killed them or their babies, have spoken to the BBC about their harrowing experiences at the … Read more
The family of Celia Marsh, who had a severe dairy allergy, want more done to protect others. Source link
Doctors in Cambridge hope to understand more about pre-eclampsia and other placental complications. Source link
Becky Higgs took her 70-year-old mum to Southend Hospital who say the incident “shouldn’t have occurred”. Source link
Daniel Knott’s mother says her grief has been amplified by a video of his body being shared online. Source link
A mother is warning others to look out for symptoms of necrotising fasciitis, after she nearly died. Source link
A report says the NHS is failing to meet targets around services for pregnant women and new mums. Source link
Kelly Pendry’s symptoms were initially dismissed as normal post-pregnancy periods. Source link