Following the investigation by Channel 4 and the Independent, which reported that dozens of babies had died or had been seriously harmed at Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital, it has now been announced that there will be an independent review to “establish whether there was effective reporting, investigation […]

It is estimated that around 10% to 15% of adults in the UK have gallstones.  They are normally small and made of cholesterol and form in the gallbladder.  In most cases, they do not require any treatment but in a small proportion of people gallstones can cause complications, such as […]

A report by NHS Blood and Transplant shows that the number of people waiting for lifesaving organ transplant surgery has increased to almost 7000, which is the highest number in almost 6 years. The pandemic has led to a backlog of referrals and increasing waiting lists; however, 80% of NHS […]

We are concerned to read a report that mental health services are at a crisis point due to a 25% reduction in beds since 2010. Many patients are unable to access the care they need and their health suffers as a result. We have seen the devastating impact that negligent […]

It has been reported that the CQC has downgraded another maternity unit, in Salisbury, due to concerns about culture and safety. Salisbury District Hospital joins maternity units in North London, Sheffield, Colchester and Ipswich, which have all also been downgraded in recent weeks. The inspection in Salisbury in March 2021 […]

1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. Currently, women have mammograms or ultrasound scans, but these can miss cancer in many cases, particularly in younger women. Trials of a new technique, called multiparametric MRI, which is widely used across Europe and the US, are due […]

A review carried out by Baroness Julia Cumberlege into medications and medical devices, which have caused harm to women, or their babies. An epilepsy drug, valproate, increases risks of harm to babies if women take it during pregnancy. Pelvic mesh implants used to treat prolapse and incontinence have been found […]

Many patients who were waiting for cancer surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have had urgent surgeries cancelled due to rising numbers of coronavirus infections. The waiting list of patients who need to undergo surgery is now at more than 5 million. We hope that the delays do not […]

Group B Strep is the commonest cause of severe infections in newborns and meningitis in babies under 5 but many people know nothing about it until their child, or someone in their family, is affected. July is Group Strep B Awareness Month 2021. Group B Strep Support is raising awareness […]

The Health and Social Care Committee has released a report, which states that there is a “culture of blame” in maternity services in England that prevent staff admitting mistakes and has led to lessons not being learned. The report found that maternity services have improved in recent years, but there […]