Getty Images The NHS must take diseases like pneumonia and flu in older people much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer has warned. Sir Chris Whitty said some doctors do not appreciate that an infection can significantly increase the risk of a stroke or heart attack. His comments come as the number of flu patients … Read more
The number of flu patients in hospital has hit a record high in England for this time of year with NHS leaders warning the county is facing an unprecedented flu season. NHS figures show there were an average of 1,700 patients in hospital with flu last week – that is more than 50% higher than … Read more
Sharon Barbourand Mary O’Reilly,BBC Local Investigations BBC Kate Driver says her cancer diagnosis was delayed and she was not offered the option of breast reconstruction Breast cancer patients suffered unnecessary mastectomies, delayed diagnoses and a lack of compassionate care at an NHS Trust in north-east England, the BBC has learned. More than 200 cases are … Read more
The story behind a major NHS investigation into breast cancer care in the north east. Source link
An NHS resident doctor has been suspended by a medical tribunal for 15 months after posting alleged antisemitic comments on social media. Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, a 31-year-old trainee trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, was also alleged to have expressed support for “violent action and terrorist organisations”. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) said Dr Aladwan’s posts … Read more
Juliette Parkin,in Brightonand Hsin-Yi Lo,South East Family handout Ellame Ford-Dunn was found dead in the grounds of Worthing Hospital in March 2022 An NHS trust has been fined £200,000 for failing to provide “safe care and treatment” for a 16-year-old girl who died on hospital grounds after fleeing her ward. Ellame Ford-Dunn, from Upper Beeding, … Read more
The NHS waiting list in England has fallen after three months of consecutive rises. At the end of September, it stood at 7.39 million, down from 7.41 million the month before. Of those waiting, 61.8% of patients had been waiting less than 18 weeks. That is the best performance for more than two years, but … Read more
Tom SymondsNews correspondent Watch: Bodyworn camera shows moment police stop Paul Lipscombe in his Tesla at a KFC drive-through An NHS manager who sexually abused and raped young girls after grooming them on Snapchat has been jailed for 28 years. Paul Lipscombe was sentenced after he admitted to sexual grooming, sexual assault and two counts … Read more
Chloe Hayward, Nick Triggle & Daniel WainwrightBBC News BBC Just three trusts out of 121 in England are treating cancer patients quickly enough Almost every hospital trust in England is failing to meet the key NHS waiting time target for cancer care, BBC analysis shows. Just three trusts out of 121 in England are treating … Read more
Kate Dyson Kate Dyson started the campaign group Surge Menopause after her experiences with surgical menopause A woman from East Sussex who was plunged into sudden menopause after surgery to remove both ovaries is spearheading efforts to change NHS policy in this area. Kate Dyson, 44, from Hastings, underwent the surgery six months ago after … Read more