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.
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Concerns over cancer treatment delays due to Covid-19 pandemic
The NHS is investing £20m to speed up early diagnosis for various cancers.
New fund for victims of rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson
Medical negligence specialist Ally Taft has welcomed a judge’s ruling for a new fund.
Highlighting asthma care on World Asthma Day
Studies show that the rate of asthma deaths in the UK rose by more than 20% between 2015 and 2020.
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.
Specialist in trauma and orthopaedic surgery suspended over treatment concerns
Concerns were raised after a specialist in trauma and orthopaedic surgery was suspended.
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.
Long delays at Wrexham Maelor Hospital deemed unacceptable
Wrexham Maelor Hospital’s A&E Department has been told to improve the standard of care provided to patients after an inspection uncovered a number of failings.
Concerns over unsafe independent cosmetic surgery services
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has cancelled the registration of Bearwood Cosmetic Clinic in Birmingham.