Care firm apologises after woman fed dog food
Radis Homecare apologises after a vulnerable Portsmouth woman was fed dog food by care workers, causing 'significant personal injustice'.
Category : Hospitals
Around 70 GP surgeries in North East hit by IT disruption
Around 70 GP surgeries in the North East are experiencing IT issues, mostly in Durham and Northumberland, with the network provider working to fix the problem.
Damning report exposes Cardiff health board crisis
Independent report into Cardiff and Vale University Health Board reveals severe leadership, culture, and governance failings, including power outages, low morale, and missed diagnoses.
Father and son win gold at Transplant Games, appeal for donor
Tom and Nick Chater won gold in archery at the British Transplant Games, but their biggest hope is finding a kidney donor for Nick, who has waited over three years.
Ayrshire nursing home graded after unannounced inspection
Glebe House Care Home in Dalmellington received 'adequate' grades for leadership and care planning after a July spot check by the Care Inspectorate.
Surgeon's tribute to brother after cancer death
Surgeon Ewen Thomson pays tribute to his younger brother Iain, who died of oesophageal cancer at 56. He is raising funds for Macmillan.
Dad's terrifying stroke as kids watched
A dad-of-four from Kent was left babbling and unable to move in front of his children after a major stroke, but a new local thrombectomy service saved him.
Misdiagnosis Leads to Unneeded Hysterectomy
Cassandra Barksdale underwent a hysterectomy after a lab mix-up led to a false cancer diagnosis. She is suing Kaiser Permanente after DNA analysis revealed the tissue sample belonged to another patient.
E-scooters 'three times riskier' than motorcycles for injuries
E-scooter riders are 3.5 times more likely to suffer brain injuries than motorcyclists, according to a new study of over 15,000 trauma patients.
NHS probes 'unauthorised' access to murdered girl's records
NHS Tayside investigates claims Minnie Merriman's medical records were accessed without permission after her alleged murder in Arbroath.
NHS Tayside probes alleged access to girl's records
NHS Tayside investigates after Minnie Merriman's health records were allegedly accessed without permission, following her murder.
Mum's trauma after nurse called her 'lazy' over C-section
Morgan Joins was left traumatised after overhearing a nurse call her 'lazy' for having a C-section while her newborn was on oxygen at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital.
Boy, 9, leaves hospital after 8-year wait for heart transplant
Dáithí Mac Gabhann, nine, has left Newcastle's RVI after receiving a heart transplant, ending an eight-year wait. He left to a guard of honour.
NHS Scotland buildings crumbling under SNP as backlog grows
Over a third of NHS Scotland buildings have major defects, with the maintenance backlog worsening since 2020, prompting criticism from the Scottish Conservatives.
Elderly woman fed dog food before death, ombudsman finds
An ombudsman found a 'catalogue of errors' in the care of Mrs Y, who was fed dog food and neglected by Radis care provider before her death.
Rochdale 74-bed care home approved despite safety fears
Rochdale's new 74-bed dementia care facility gets approval on second attempt, overcoming safety concerns and design objections.
Nurse avoids suspension over LGBT vomit emojis
A nurse who posted vomiting emojis on a Pride Facebook post received a 12-month caution order, avoiding suspension.
Grandma told to 'enjoy life' after tumour grew during NHS wait
Marie Stibbe, 79, waited 92 days for liver cancer treatment, exceeding the 62-day NHS standard, as her tumour doubled in size. Her family is now seeking treatment in India.
Ayrshire care service 'significant weaknesses' found
Care Inspectorate grades Ayrshire Care Solutions 'weak' after unannounced visit, citing inconsistencies in care delivery and medication management issues.
Bereavement Cafe Now in Ayr and Kilmarnock
Ayrshire Cancer Support's Bereavement Café expands to Ayr, offering free, drop-in grief support every Friday, alternating with Kilmarnock.
Dr Amir Khan warns against fake AI weight loss drug
Dr Amir Khan has warned people not to buy a weight loss drug called 'Osanix' after a fake AI-generated video of him advertising it surfaced online.
Woman dropped during surgery says hospital downplayed incident
A patient at the University Hospital of Wales says she was dropped from an operating table during surgery, suffering 'unbearable' shoulder pain, and feels the health board downplayed the incident.
Woman fed dog food by care workers before death
A woman was fed dog food by care workers who couldn't read the label in the months before her death. Portsmouth City Council has apologised after an investigation found a 'litany of errors'.
Doctor struck off after botched surgery connected bowel to stomach
A doctor has been struck off after a botched operation left a patient with his bowel connected to his stomach, causing 'uncontrollable pain' and a life-threatening condition.
Dáithí Mac Gabhann, 9, leaves hospital after heart transplant
Nine-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann, whose campaign changed organ donation law in Northern Ireland, has left hospital after receiving a heart transplant.
Scots hospital closed after fire in Duns
The Knoll Hospital in Duns closed after a fire; no injuries, but outpatient services disrupted and appointments cancelled.
Manchester clinic aims to improve kidney transplant survival
A new nurse-led clinic at Manchester Royal Infirmary aims to improve long-term outcomes for kidney transplant patients at higher risk of graft failure.
Newcastle physio wins £75k for pelvic health app
Suzanne Vernazza, a Newcastle physio with 670k followers, wins £75k UKRI grant for a pelvic health app.
NHS surgeon struck off after catastrophic surgery error
A locum surgeon nearly killed a patient by wrongly connecting organs during bowel surgery. He has been struck off the medical register.
Dad with months to live after Turkey holiday headache
Kris Bennett, 38, from Gravesend, was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer after a holiday headache, and now plans to fit 20 years of life into months with his family.
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