Couple Die After Being Denied Hospital Treatment, Probe Launched
Health chiefs investigate after an elderly couple died from flu following claims they were told no doctor was available. Their daughter demands answers and change.
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Mahmood pledges Amess family independent review
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood promises an independent review into state failings before MP Sir David Amess's 2021 murder. His family continues to seek answers from the government.
Couple die after hospital turns them away, citing no doctor
The family of Margaret Wing, 64, and Steven Jackson, 76, claim they died of Influenza A after being told no doctor was available at Inverell Hospital. Their daughter demands answers and accountability.
Couple Die After Hospital 'No Doctor' Refusal, Family Claims
The family of Margaret Wing, 64, and Steven Jackson, 76, say they died of Influenza A after Inverell Hospital allegedly said no doctor was available. Their daughter demands answers from NSW Health.
£1k payout after ashes spill in post due to funeral failings
A daughter receives £1,000 compensation after her mother's ashes were sent unsealed via Royal Mail, spilling in transit. The ombudsman cited 'significant failings' by Plan With Grace.
GMP Failures Let Child Rape Suspect Attempt Murder
Exclusive: A grooming gang suspect, ignored by Greater Manchester Police, later tried to kill his wife. Forensic evidence was destroyed, halting justice for a 12-year-old victim.
New 'Nassar 2.0' Gymnastics Abuse Case Exposes Watchdog Failings
A new investigation reveals how the US Center for SafeSport failed to impose a lifetime ban on coach Sean Gardner, accused of child abuse, in a case branded 'Nassar 2.0'. Read the full report.
Father's 3-Year Fight with NHS Over Son's Tragic Death
Haroon Rashid from Sheffield claims catastrophic NHS failings led to his five-year-old son Ayaan's death in 2023. He describes a three-year battle for answers as 'fighting a mafia'. Read his full story.
GP's Christmas Dementia Care Advice for UK Families
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
NHS Maternity Inquiry Chair's £26k Monthly Fee
Midwife Donna Ockenden, leading the UK's largest NHS maternity inquiry, charges up to £26k monthly via her company. Explore the spiralling costs and her justification.
DWP under fire for 'misleading' response to carer's allowance scandal
Senior DWP officials face criticism after a damning review found systemic failings left hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers with huge debts. Calls grow for an overhaul of management and culture.
Dad died after 34-hour wait for antibiotics
A disabled father died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for IV antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital. An ombudsman ruled his death was preventable. Read the full investigation.
Marathon runner's fatal heart attack misdiagnosed as indigestion
Family of Kristian Hudson, 42, demand accountability after NHS staff dismissed his chest pain. Coroner says following guidance could have saved his life. Read the full investigation.
Man killed wife in psychosis after NHS discharge, inquest hears
A coroner found failings in a man's mental health care before he killed his wife with a hammer and took his own life. The couple's children criticise NHS services.
Hospital failed to tell father he was terminally ill
A hospital failed to inform a dying father-of-seven about his terminal prognosis, falsely reassuring him he would recover. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.
Phillips: Police sex crime failures are 'inexcusable'
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips says a damning inquiry reveals critical police failings on violence against women. She demands urgent action to protect women and girls.
Inquiry exposes police failings after Sarah Everard murder
A damning report finds an 'unacceptable level of inconsistency' in how police tackle violence against women. Lady Elish Angiolini warns perpetrators are slipping through cracks. Read the full findings.
Sarah Everard's mother speaks out as report slams police failings
Four years after Sarah Everard's murder, an inquiry reveals predators still evade justice due to police inaction. Her mother describes enduring grief and rage.
BBC Boss Had 'Blind Spot' on Editorial Failings
Michael Prescott claims ex-BBC chief Tim Davie had a 'blind spot' on editorial issues but insists the broadcaster is not institutionally biased. Read the full story.
Gov Plan: More People to Die at Home, Not Hospital
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
British survivors detail Chile park disaster failings
Exclusive accounts from British survivors of the Patagonia blizzard that killed five tourists reveal alleged systemic failings by park authorities and inadequate emergency response.
Johnson Faces Legal Action Over Covid Inquiry Findings
Damning Covid inquiry report blames Boris Johnson's government for 23,000 excess deaths. Bereaved families demand accountability and legal action. Read the full story.
Johnson faces legal action over Covid failings
Readers react as Boris Johnson faces legal action over the UK's delayed pandemic response. Many cite chaotic leadership, mixed messaging, and rule-breaking in Downing Street.
Covid Inquiry Slams 'Inexcusable' Government Failings
The official Covid Inquiry delivers a damning verdict on Boris Johnson's 'toxic' government, condemning delayed lockdowns that cost thousands of lives. Read the full report.
20lb bowel obstruction death in group home lawsuit
James Stewart, 41, died from a 20-pound bowel obstruction after staff at an Ohio group home allegedly ignored his worsening condition for weeks. His family calls the death 'entirely avoidable'.
Elderly face eviction as Lancashire care homes face axe
Relatives of elderly residents at Woodlands care home react with fury as Reform-led council proposes closure. Families fear the devastating human cost of relocation.
476 Scottish Care Homes Close, Families Face 100-Mile Trips
New figures reveal 476 care homes in Scotland have closed in a decade, forcing relatives to travel over 100 miles to visit loved ones. Industry bosses warn of an NHS crisis. Discover the impact.
Police Failures in Hannah Clarke Case Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Queensland police questioned domestic violence victim's credibility even after her murder. Read the shocking new evidence.
PSNI Engages With Presbyterian Church Over Safeguarding
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland admits serious safeguarding failings from 2009-2022 after a child sex offence conviction. PSNI confirms engagement as church leadership steps down.
MPs Demand Inquiry Over Sara Sharif Failings
MPs call for a full parliamentary investigation after a damning review reveals systemic failures in child services that led to the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Read the full report.
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