NHS missed chances to stop killer nurse - report
A shocking investigation reveals how hospital management ignored multiple red flags about neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, allowing Britain's most prolific child murderer to continue her killing spree.
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NHS surgeon botched children's ops as warnings ignored
A shocking investigation exposes how hospital bosses missed multiple opportunities to prevent a paediatric surgeon from performing botched operations on vulnerable children, leaving young patients with life-changing injuries.
Facebook private messages subpoenaed in NC murder case
Court records reveal Facebook provided private messages from a North Carolina murder investigation, raising serious questions about digital privacy and law enforcement access to personal data.
New Orleans Court Data Breach Exposes Millions of Records
A massive data breach in New Orleans has exposed millions of court documents, revealing sensitive personal information and raising serious privacy concerns across Louisiana and beyond.
NHS nurse demands answers over data breach
A senior NHS nurse is demanding answers after discovering her private information was allegedly shared between health service chiefs and Scottish Government ministers without her consent, sparking a major privacy controversy.
NHS watchdog chief resigns over maternity failures
The head of England's health regulator steps down as pressure mounts over inadequate oversight of troubled maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
NHS Hackers Risk Patient Lives in Records Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cyber criminals are targeting NHS patient records, with experts warning these attacks could directly lead to patient deaths as critical medical information becomes inaccessible.
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NHS patient reports go unpublished in transparency failure
Exclusive investigation reveals Healthwatch England has failed to publish dozens of patient experience reports, leaving NHS trusts without crucial feedback to improve services.
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.
Brain surgeon arrested for leaving patient during surgery
Renowned neurosurgeon Dr Yair Karne faces criminal charges after allegedly leaving a patient mid-brain surgery to handle personal banking matters in a case that's rocked the medical community.
Inside The Independent's VPN Testing Methodology
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
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.
Three patients die after infected organ transplants
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking NHS safety failures as three transplant patients die after receiving organs from donor with rare, undetected infection, prompting urgent review of screening procedures.
Evil GP jailed for 12 years over patient sex assaults
Former GP Thomas Kwan receives 12-year sentence for horrific sexual assaults on multiple patients while working at NHS practices across England.
Sydney Uber driver charged over hidden camera in car
A Sydney Uber driver has been charged after police discovered a hidden camera secretly recording passengers in his vehicle. The disturbing find has raised serious safety concerns for ride-sharing users across Australia.
NHS gynaecologist accused of mutilating women
An NHS consultant gynaecologist faces multiple allegations after women report being left in agony and permanently damaged following procedures described as 'female genital mutilation'.
Prince Harry wins phone hacking case against Mirror Group
Duke of Sussex awarded £140,600 in damages after High Court ruling finds Mirror Group engaged in 'widespread and habitual' illegal information gathering
Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio
A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
Police Access NHS Patient Records in Privacy Breach
Exclusive investigation reveals Derbyshire Police accessing confidential NHS patient data without consent, raising serious questions about medical privacy and police powers.
Elderly patient dies after hospital assault in London
An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.
Doctor filmed patients with hidden bathroom camera
A Pennsylvania doctor faces serious charges after being filmed secretly recording patients in his practice's bathroom. Dr Justin Rutherford's alleged hidden camera operation uncovered during routine maintenance.
Care CEO nominated for award amid neglect scandals
Shocking investigation reveals care home CEO up for national honour while company faces allegations of severe patient neglect and safety failures across multiple facilities.
Burnham demands NHS whistleblower protection
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for urgent whistleblower safeguards after NHS staff reveal shocking patient safety failures and toxic workplace culture.
NHS Ambulance Workers Arrested Over Patient Data Breach
Two ambulance service staff have been suspended and arrested by police on suspicion of illegally accessing patient records in a major data breach at West Midlands Ambulance Service.
NHS Ambulance Staff Arrested Over Patient Deaths
Two ambulance service workers have been arrested by police as part of a major investigation into the deaths of six patients. The probe centres on allegations of misconduct and is sending shockwaves through the NHS trust.
Kmart's Secret Facial Recognition Trial Sparks Privacy Fury
Kmart Australia faces a consumer firestorm after a hidden facial recognition trial was exposed in a South Australian store, raising serious questions about customer privacy and biometric data consent.
Met Police Secretly Harvested Google Data From Thousands
Exclusive: The Metropolitan Police used controversial 'geofencing' techniques to harvest data from thousands of unsuspecting Londoners' Google accounts without warrants, raising major privacy concerns.
Abbie Chatfield doxxes Charlie Kirk's number on air
Australian radio host Abbie Chatfield sparks outrage after deliberately revealing US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's private phone number live on air, igniting a fierce debate on privacy and media ethics.
Sydney Nurse Suspended Over Alleged Threats to Israeli Patients
A Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital nurse has been suspended following allegations she made threats towards Israeli patients. Health authorities and police are investigating the incident that has sparked outrage and raised concerns over patient safety and condu
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