Over £1,000 raised so far for Acorns Children’s Hospice
Fahmidah Ali and Elizabeth Wickson completed the Fire and Ice walk in Birmingham on Friday 11 March, raising a total of £1,005 for Acorns Children’s Hospice so far – over double their target!
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Donating to mark World Cancer Day
When your child has cancer, a cup of tea and free cake might seem such a small thing, but when it shows that someone has your back and knows that hospital visits can be expensive, that means much more.
Worcester lantern walk brings bereaved together to remember their loved ones
On 12 December, Medical Accident Group’s Barbara Wright took part in the Footsteps Lantern Walk – a walk to remember loved ones at Christmas.
Running to raise money for the George Coller Memorial Fund
Laura Widdowson of Medical Accident Group team completed the Couch to 5k challenge with her son Owen, raising a total of £700 for the George Coller Memorial Fund.
Spire Healthcare review of gynaecologist’s patients
Spire Healthcare have begun contacting former patients of Philip Kaloo, as part of a review of treatment performed on patients under his care.
More victims of rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson can now seek compensation
Former patients of the Ian Paterson, the rogue breast surgeon, can now claim compensation.
Concerns over cancer treatment delays due to Covid-19 pandemic
The NHS is investing £20m to speed up early diagnosis for various cancers.
Charities warn cancer death rate could rise due to Covid-19 lockdowns
Cancer charities are concerned the cancer death rate could rise after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Call for “immediate and essential” action following Shrewsbury baby deaths inquiry
Seven “immediate and essential” actions have been identified for maternity services across England, after the independent inquiry into Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust found repeated failures that led to avoidable deaths of mothers and babies, in an interim report.
Supporting Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2020
Birth Trauma Awareness Week raises awareness of birth trauma, often caused by clinical negligence.
‘Significant concerns’ raised about A&E at Royal Stoke Hospital
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) told University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust last summer that its care service provision required improvement.
Patients “let down badly at their moment of greatest need” by delays in ambulance attendance
Patients who are “seriously ill”, including those suffering a heart attack or a stroke and burns victims, are waiting over an hour for an ambulance to arrive in England and Wales.