Tommys, a charity working to try to make the UK the safest place in the world to give birth, is campaigning for increased funding to support women who suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following a miscarriage. They have also urged the government to increase investment in miscarriage prevention and treatment. […]

A report in the Independent has revealed that workers in one of the UK’s largest hospital groups, Barts Health NHS Trust, have complained about racism, sexism and harassment. The Care Quality Commission carried out an inspection after concerns were raised about the culture and conflict between staff in the imaging […]

A recent investigation by The Independent and Channel Four has revealed that dozens of babies died or suffered brain damage due to poor care received at Nottingham University Hospital Trust’s (NUH) maternity services. According to the report, the Trust did not properly recognise and respond to high levels of harm […]

CQC inspectors have criticised the maternity unit at Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital due to staffing issues. It is reported that the service did not always have enough maternity staff with the right qualifications to keep women and babies safe from avoidable harm. Staff in the maternity unit have also reported […]

We are disappointed to learn that a care home in Derby, Kiwi House, has been rated as “inadequate” following an inspection by the CQC, which was prompted by a death of one of the residents. It was reported that residents had not always been protected from avoidable harm, including falls, […]

We are pleased to see that NHS England wants to introduce new waiting time targets for patients who attend A&E suffering a mental health crisis so that they are seen much faster than before. The aim is to create parity between mental health and physical health. There are currently targets […]

After a decade without any improvement in treatment for bile duct cancer, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved a new drug, pemigatinib. The drug will be an option to treat people if cancer continues to spread after initial chemotherapy. Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) is a rare […]

A study by Swansea University is aiming to use 3D printing technology to help people born without body parts, or who have suffered facial scarring due to trauma or illness. The BBC has reported that the technology will be used to build a new ear for a 10-year-old girl born […]

A recent government review has found that the lack of regulation in non-surgical treatments is dangerous and has made 17 recommendations to be implemented, including mandatory training for all practitioners and a national licensing system to ensure that premises meet hygiene requirements. The treatments, such as Botox-style injections and lip […]

A CQC inspection found that the service provided by Healthlinc House in Lincolnshire is “inadequate” and that there are not enough staff to deliver safe care. The service is for people with autism and learning disabilities and has now been placed into special measures. Inspectors said that the poor staffing […]