NI health: £22m spent on restricted procedures in one year by trusts

NI health: £22m spent on restricted procedures in one year by trusts

Getty Images Among the restricted procedures are liposuction, tummy tucks, breast reduction, removal of breast implants, tonsillectomies, carpal tunnel and tattoo removal Northern Ireland’s health trusts spent almost £22m in a single year on restricted procedures which should only be carried out in very specific circumstances, according to the auditor general. Dorinnia Carville said about … Read more

Maternity care: 14 NHS trusts to be investigated over ‘failures’

Maternity care: 14 NHS trusts to be investigated over ‘failures’

Fourteen NHS trusts are to have their maternity services examined over what has been described as “failures in the system”, the government has said. The inquiries are part of a rapid review of maternity care in England that was announced in June. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said bereaved families had shown “extraordinary courage” in coming … Read more

Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named

Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named

Hugh PymHealth editor, BBC News Getty Images New league tables rating the performance of NHS trusts in England have been published for the first time, with specialist hospitals taking the top slots. Number one is Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, followed by the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust and cancer centre the Christie … Read more

Inquiry hears Essex mental health trusts ‘try to stop’ coroner reports

Inquiry hears Essex mental health trusts ‘try to stop’ coroner reports

Stuart Woodward BBC News, Essex Reporting fromLampard Inquiry Jamie Niblock/BBC Deborah Coles said the behaviour of some NHS trusts at inquests was “reprehensible” Health trusts have repeatedly tried to prevent coroners from issuing Prevention of Future Death reports in order to protect their reputations, an inquiry has heard. Deborah Coles, director of the charity Inquest, … Read more

Trump says he trusts Elon Musk amid friction buzz: He’s not gaining anything

Trump says he trusts Elon Musk amid friction buzz: He’s not gaining anything

Amid rumours of a crack in friendship, US President Donald Trump called Elon Musk “terrific” and said he got “great help” from the tech magnate, whom he appointed to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut federal spending. “I’ve had great help from Elon Musk, who’s been terrific. He’s not gaining anything. In … Read more

Money and marriage: ‘Act quickly to separate your finances, when you decide to…,’ experts on divorce & finances

Money and marriage: ‘Act quickly to separate your finances, when you decide to…,’ experts on divorce & finances

There is a significant discussion surrounding the intersection of divorce and financial management for couples who decide to separate. Divorce costs can be substantial, particularly for the ultra-wealthy, where settlements may amount to millions or even billions of dollars. However, middle-class couples, especially those facing “grey divorces” in later life, can also feel significant financial … Read more

League tables to reveal failing NHS trusts

League tables to reveal failing NHS trusts

PA Failing hospitals will be revealed in league tables and NHS managers sacked if they do not turn things around, the health secretary will tell health leaders at a conference in Liverpool. Wes Streeting is promising a “no-holds-barred, sweeping review” of NHS performance in England. Hospitals can expect to be ranked on indicators such as … Read more

Tata Sons shares are not transferable, says Trusts

Tata Sons shares are not transferable, says Trusts

Mumbai: Edgy over Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group’s plans to roll over pledged Tata Sons shares to refinance over $2 billion debt, Tata Trusts has, for the first time, officially said these are non-transferable. The Trusts, which holds a controlling 66% in group holding company Tata Sons, is worried about possible litigation with lenders over enforcing … Read more

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins was challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. But the health secretary said she was wanted to be “even handed” and declined to name any individual trusts hitting the expected standard for treating 80% of people in casualty within four hours. BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty pressed her … Read more