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Baby died after hospital sent him home with tummy bug diagnosis
A seven-week-old baby boy died after being sent home from hospital with a 'tummy bug' diagnosis, as a coroner raises serious concerns about NHS discharge procedures.
Met Police apologise after Baby P killer found with children
Scotland Yard issues formal apology after shocking revelation that child killer Peter Connelly, previously convicted for the death of Baby P, was discovered living with young children during police visits.
Southport killer's mental health assessment failings exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how the Southport attacker was discharged from mental health services merely six days before the fatal stabbing spree, raising serious questions about risk assessment procedures.
NHS Maternity Scandal: Bereaved Parents Demand Justice
Heartbroken families who lost babies in NHS maternity scandals warn more hospitals could be implicated as government launches urgent review into maternity services across England.
Families Demand NHS Discharge Failures Inquiry
Heartbroken families who lost loved ones after premature hospital discharges are demanding an urgent public inquiry into systemic NHS failures that they claim are costing lives.
Leeds Maternity Scandal: NHS Review After Baby Deaths
A damning independent inquiry reveals catastrophic failures at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust maternity units, prompting urgent government action and sweeping review of patient safety.
NHS maternity negligence payouts hit record £1.1bn
Shocking new figures reveal NHS maternity negligence claims have reached unprecedented levels, exposing systemic failures and demanding urgent government action to protect mothers and babies.
Mother and baby die in home birth tragedy
An exclusive Daily Mail investigation reveals the heartbreaking details surrounding the deaths of a mother and her newborn daughter during a planned home birth, raising urgent questions about maternal safety.
NHS negligence liabilities hit record £60bn
Shocking new figures reveal the NHS's clinical negligence liabilities have skyrocketed to £60 billion, driven by a dramatic surge in maternity care compensation claims that threatens the health service's financial stability.
Mother dies after heroic home birth shouting "I'm a warrior"
A devoted mother's final words 'I'm a warrior' echo as she tragically passes away following a traumatic home birth in Northampton, leaving behind a newborn daughter and grieving family.
Midwife investigated for notes on incontinence pads
A senior midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals is under investigation after writing insensitive notes on incontinence pads about new mothers, raising serious concerns about maternity care standards.
Seven-Year NHS Ordeal: Mother's Plea for Help Dismissed
Exclusive: A desperate mother reveals her seven-year battle for an NHS diagnosis after repeatedly being dismissed by GPs, highlighting systemic failures in women's healthcare.
Coroner warns of home birth risks after mother and baby die
A coroner has sounded the alarm on home birth risks after a double tragedy claimed the lives of a 34-year-old mother and her baby during complications at a planned home delivery in Somerset.
Home birth tragedy sparks NHS maternity safety review
Exclusive investigation reveals how a routine home birth turned fatal for first-time mother Sophie Ross, exposing critical gaps in UK maternity safety protocols and sparking calls for urgent reform.
Mother and newborn die after home birth tragedy
A mother's decision to have a home birth resulted in devastating consequences as both she and her newborn baby died hours after giving birth, despite midwife concerns about her high-risk pregnancy.
Bradford Hospital admits failings in baby brain damage case
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has admitted liability after multiple care failures led to a baby suffering permanent brain damage during birth at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Labour attacks CPS over failed China spy prosecution
Bridget Phillipson accuses CPS of mishandling high-profile China espionage case as Labour pushes for national security overhaul ahead of potential government.
Rogue surgeon gets £1M pension after botched operations
Disgraced surgeon Habib Rahman continues receiving taxpayer-funded pension payments while living abroad after multiple negligent operations at NHS hospitals in Kent and Sussex.
Stafford Hospital: Patient dies alone in corridor
A damning report reveals how a 73-year-old man died alone in a hospital corridor at Stafford's County Hospital after being told 'nothing could be done' for him, sparking urgent patient safety concerns.
Perfect pregnancy ends with newborn's tragic death
A mother's heartbreaking account of losing her newborn daughter after what doctors called a 'perfectly healthy' pregnancy reveals critical gaps in UK maternity care.
Family Wins Case Over Police Failures in Neighbour Abuse
A Teesside family wins a landmark case after police failures left them vulnerable to years of abuse from a neighbour, sparking a major apology from Cleveland Police.
Rochdale grooming victim failed by mental health trust, coroner rules
A coroner finds that failings by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust contributed to the death of a young woman who took her own life after suffering 'significant' abuse by a Rochdale grooming gang.
NHS Trust Condemned Over Handling of Predator Doctor
An employment tribunal has slammed an NHS trust for its 'lamentable' handling of sexual assault complaints against a doctor, who was later convicted of rape. The trust failed to act on multiple warnings, leaving staff vulnerable.
Queensland Blue Card System Exposed: Father's Ordeal Reveals Crisis
Exclusive: A Queensland father's battle to obtain a Blue Card reveals shocking systemic failures, leaving children potentially at risk and parents in bureaucratic limbo. Investigation uncovers a child safety system in crisis.
Mother's BBC Breakfast agony over toddler's sepsis death
A grieving mother's emotional BBC interview reveals her 19-month-old son died from sepsis after doctors repeatedly sent him home. The harrowing story exposes critical NHS failings.
Black Women Face 'Appalling' NHS Maternity Care Gap
A damning parliamentary report exposes a stark racial divide in UK maternity care, revealing Black women are disproportionately harmed by systemic NHS failures and neglect.
Wes Streeting Orders Major Review of NHS Maternity Care
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a comprehensive review into England's crisis-hit NHS maternity services, pledging a 'fundamental shift' in care following a series of devastating scandals.
NHS Launches Major Maternity Probe Into 14 Trusts
Exclusive: A major national investigation has been launched into 14 NHS maternity units following a series of tragic baby deaths and life-changing injuries. Discover which trusts are under scrutiny and why.
Rodgers' Brutally Honest Celtic Verdict on Transfer Failings
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers delivers a stark assessment of the club's transfer failings in a candid interview, admitting the summer window left him feeling 'isolated' but insisting he never considered quitting.
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