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Inquest Reveals Medical Failures and Communication Breakdown in Infant's Death
Eight-week-old Ben Condon died in April 2015 at Bristol Royal Hospital due to a pseudomonas infection, initially misdiagnosed; a second inquest revealed failures in timely antibiotics and communication, causing years of distress for his parents who fought for the truth and exposed a catalogue of fai...
Inquest Reveals Medical Failures and Communication Breakdown in Infant's Death
Eight-week-old Ben Condon died in April 2015 at Bristol Royal Hospital due to a pseudomonas infection, initially misdiagnosed; a second inquest revealed failures in timely antibiotics and communication, causing years of distress for his parents who fought for the truth and exposed a catalogue of fai...
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44% Bias Score
NHS Rolls Out New Drug for Rare Childhood Epilepsy
The NHS is providing fenfluramine, a new drug, to hundreds of children aged two and over in England with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe, rare form of epilepsy, to improve their quality of life by reducing seizures; it's the first non-cannabis-based treatment for LGS approved by NICE.
NHS Rolls Out New Drug for Rare Childhood Epilepsy
The NHS is providing fenfluramine, a new drug, to hundreds of children aged two and over in England with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe, rare form of epilepsy, to improve their quality of life by reducing seizures; it's the first non-cannabis-based treatment for LGS approved by NICE.
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40% Bias Score
Record-High Norovirus Cases Strain England's Hospitals
England's hospitals are experiencing record-high norovirus levels, with 1,160 beds filled daily last week—a 22% increase from the previous week, adding pressure to an already strained NHS battling winter illnesses.
Record-High Norovirus Cases Strain England's Hospitals
England's hospitals are experiencing record-high norovirus levels, with 1,160 beds filled daily last week—a 22% increase from the previous week, adding pressure to an already strained NHS battling winter illnesses.
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48% Bias Score
Wales Cancer Surgery Program: Funding Success and Uncertain Future
A two-year program in Wales providing a novel cancer surgery has enabled over 40 patients with advanced bowel cancer to receive treatment, resulting in at least one patient being declared cancer-free; however, funding for the program expires in May 2023, prompting calls for permanent funding.
Wales Cancer Surgery Program: Funding Success and Uncertain Future
A two-year program in Wales providing a novel cancer surgery has enabled over 40 patients with advanced bowel cancer to receive treatment, resulting in at least one patient being declared cancer-free; however, funding for the program expires in May 2023, prompting calls for permanent funding.
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44% Bias Score
NHS Administrative Failures Impact 64% of Patients
A joint report by Healthwatch England, National Voices, and the King's Fund reveals that 64% of NHS users in England experienced administrative or communication problems in the past year, with significant disparities among different patient groups, impacting patient care and trust.
NHS Administrative Failures Impact 64% of Patients
A joint report by Healthwatch England, National Voices, and the King's Fund reveals that 64% of NHS users in England experienced administrative or communication problems in the past year, with significant disparities among different patient groups, impacting patient care and trust.
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56% Bias Score
Inquiry Called for into eHarley Street's Management of Welsh Surgeries
A four-point motion calling for an independent inquiry into eHarley Street, a GP management company, was submitted to Blaenau Gwent council on February 20, due to concerns about patient safety, staff shortages, and unpaid wages, totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds, at surgeries in Blaenau Gwent...
Inquiry Called for into eHarley Street's Management of Welsh Surgeries
A four-point motion calling for an independent inquiry into eHarley Street, a GP management company, was submitted to Blaenau Gwent council on February 20, due to concerns about patient safety, staff shortages, and unpaid wages, totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds, at surgeries in Blaenau Gwent...
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56% Bias Score
NHS Faces Young Staff Exodus Amid Rising Stress and Pay Dissatisfaction
Analysis reveals a 14% rise in stress among 21-30 year old NHS staff in England over ten years, with unhappiness about pay rising from 10% to 22%, leading to concerns about staff retention and the future of the NHS.
NHS Faces Young Staff Exodus Amid Rising Stress and Pay Dissatisfaction
Analysis reveals a 14% rise in stress among 21-30 year old NHS staff in England over ten years, with unhappiness about pay rising from 10% to 22%, leading to concerns about staff retention and the future of the NHS.
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52% Bias Score
Delayed MND Diagnosis Leads to Deterioration and Family Hardship
A 63-year-old Grimsby man, Tony McCue, received a delayed diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) after experiencing symptoms since mid-2023, highlighting concerns about NHS care and leading to significant physical decline and financial strain on his family.
Delayed MND Diagnosis Leads to Deterioration and Family Hardship
A 63-year-old Grimsby man, Tony McCue, received a delayed diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) after experiencing symptoms since mid-2023, highlighting concerns about NHS care and leading to significant physical decline and financial strain on his family.
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56% Bias Score
Welsh NHS Waiting Lists Dip, but Long Waits Remain High
NHS waiting lists in Wales saw an overall decrease of nearly 2,000 patients in December, reaching 800,395; however, 284,586 waited over 36 weeks, and 23,621 waited over two years, exceeding government targets.
Welsh NHS Waiting Lists Dip, but Long Waits Remain High
NHS waiting lists in Wales saw an overall decrease of nearly 2,000 patients in December, reaching 800,395; however, 284,586 waited over 36 weeks, and 23,621 waited over two years, exceeding government targets.
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52% Bias Score
NHS Cancer Care Failings Affect Half of Patients
A National Cancer Audit reveals that up to half of cancer patients in England and Wales may not receive the right treatment, with significant variations between hospitals, highlighting issues with prostate, kidney, and colon cancer care.
NHS Cancer Care Failings Affect Half of Patients
A National Cancer Audit reveals that up to half of cancer patients in England and Wales may not receive the right treatment, with significant variations between hospitals, highlighting issues with prostate, kidney, and colon cancer care.
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52% Bias Score
NHS Launches First Breast Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign
The NHS England launched its first breast cancer screening awareness campaign to increase participation, which is currently at 64.6%, aiming to reach 80% by 2025-26 to detect thousands more cancers at an early stage and save lives.
NHS Launches First Breast Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign
The NHS England launched its first breast cancer screening awareness campaign to increase participation, which is currently at 64.6%, aiming to reach 80% by 2025-26 to detect thousands more cancers at an early stage and save lives.
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40% Bias Score
60-Hour A&E Wait Exposes UK NHS Crisis
An 88-year-old woman, Maureen Harman, waited over 60 hours in Wigan Infirmary A&E due to bed shortages, highlighting a broader NHS crisis where nearly 39,000 patients in North West England spent over a day in emergency departments, with over 1,000 waiting more than three days.
60-Hour A&E Wait Exposes UK NHS Crisis
An 88-year-old woman, Maureen Harman, waited over 60 hours in Wigan Infirmary A&E due to bed shortages, highlighting a broader NHS crisis where nearly 39,000 patients in North West England spent over a day in emergency departments, with over 1,000 waiting more than three days.
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56% Bias Score
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