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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The review comes after a BBC investigation into claims of a climate of fear at Birmingham hospitals. Source link