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NHS Faces £58.2 Billion in Medical Negligence Liabilities
The NHS faces £58.2 billion in liabilities for medical negligence, the second-largest government liability, highlighting systemic patient safety failures and urging reforms to prevent errors and reduce legal costs.
NHS Faces £58.2 Billion in Medical Negligence Liabilities
The NHS faces £58.2 billion in liabilities for medical negligence, the second-largest government liability, highlighting systemic patient safety failures and urging reforms to prevent errors and reduce legal costs.
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48% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Crisis in England: Deprivation, Co-morbidities, and High BMIs
A study of almost 4,800 children referred to English NHS obesity clinics since 2021 found over 40% were from deprived areas, many had neurodevelopmental conditions or other health issues, and some had BMIs exceeding 50, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions.
Childhood Obesity Crisis in England: Deprivation, Co-morbidities, and High BMIs
A study of almost 4,800 children referred to English NHS obesity clinics since 2021 found over 40% were from deprived areas, many had neurodevelopmental conditions or other health issues, and some had BMIs exceeding 50, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions.
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40% Bias Score
NHS Launches National Program to Reduce Brain Injuries in Newborns
England's NHS is launching a national program in September 2024 to reduce brain injuries in newborns by improving maternity staff's ability to identify and respond to fetal distress and obstetric emergencies, following a successful pilot that involved 2,490 babies in 2021.
NHS Launches National Program to Reduce Brain Injuries in Newborns
England's NHS is launching a national program in September 2024 to reduce brain injuries in newborns by improving maternity staff's ability to identify and respond to fetal distress and obstetric emergencies, following a successful pilot that involved 2,490 babies in 2021.
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44% Bias Score
NHS Reaches Maximum Affordable Funding Level
NHS England's chief executive, Sir Jim Mackey, announced that the NHS has reached its maximum affordable funding level, signaling no substantial funding increases are expected due to tight public finances; this comes as public satisfaction with the NHS is at a mere 21%.
NHS Reaches Maximum Affordable Funding Level
NHS England's chief executive, Sir Jim Mackey, announced that the NHS has reached its maximum affordable funding level, signaling no substantial funding increases are expected due to tight public finances; this comes as public satisfaction with the NHS is at a mere 21%.
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44% Bias Score
Nurse Awarded £23,534 in Compensation Following False Misconduct Accusation
A nurse, Jessica Thorpe, wins a £23,534 compensation payout from her former NHS employer after a tribunal found her constructive unfair dismissal and breach of contract were caused by a false accusation of misconduct by a patient. The two-year suspension significantly impacted her career, although t...
Nurse Awarded £23,534 in Compensation Following False Misconduct Accusation
A nurse, Jessica Thorpe, wins a £23,534 compensation payout from her former NHS employer after a tribunal found her constructive unfair dismissal and breach of contract were caused by a false accusation of misconduct by a patient. The two-year suspension significantly impacted her career, although t...
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48% Bias Score
Slow Compensation Rollout in UK's Contaminated Blood Scandal
The UK government's compensation scheme for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, which infected over 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis C between the 1970s and 1990s, is facing criticism for its slow rollout, with only 77 payments made from 475 invited claims as of April 24th, despite a prom...
Slow Compensation Rollout in UK's Contaminated Blood Scandal
The UK government's compensation scheme for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, which infected over 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis C between the 1970s and 1990s, is facing criticism for its slow rollout, with only 77 payments made from 475 invited claims as of April 24th, despite a prom...
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28% Bias Score
UK Government Abolishes NHS England Amidst Concerns Over Lack of Clear Plan
The UK government is abolishing NHS England and reducing local health board staffing by approximately half, aiming to save £1.1bn-£1.15bn, despite concerns from a cross-party group of MPs regarding the lack of a clear plan and potential negative impacts on frontline care.
UK Government Abolishes NHS England Amidst Concerns Over Lack of Clear Plan
The UK government is abolishing NHS England and reducing local health board staffing by approximately half, aiming to save £1.1bn-£1.15bn, despite concerns from a cross-party group of MPs regarding the lack of a clear plan and potential negative impacts on frontline care.
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44% Bias Score
EastEnders Star Completes Cancer Treatment
EastEnders actress Heather Peace, 49, publicly shared her breast cancer journey, detailing her October 2022 diagnosis, subsequent surgery, chemotherapy completion, and the unwavering support of her family, co-stars, and the NHS.
EastEnders Star Completes Cancer Treatment
EastEnders actress Heather Peace, 49, publicly shared her breast cancer journey, detailing her October 2022 diagnosis, subsequent surgery, chemotherapy completion, and the unwavering support of her family, co-stars, and the NHS.
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16% Bias Score
Northern Ireland's Cross-Border Healthcare Scheme Raises Equity Concerns
Northern Ireland's £215 million plan to tackle hospital waiting lists includes a cross-border reimbursement scheme starting June 2025, allowing patients waiting over two years for an operation to reclaim costs if they pay for treatment in the Republic of Ireland; however, concerns exist about worsen...
Northern Ireland's Cross-Border Healthcare Scheme Raises Equity Concerns
Northern Ireland's £215 million plan to tackle hospital waiting lists includes a cross-border reimbursement scheme starting June 2025, allowing patients waiting over two years for an operation to reclaim costs if they pay for treatment in the Republic of Ireland; however, concerns exist about worsen...
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68% Bias Score
GP Warns of Vitamin D Overdose Risks: High Doses Linked to Heart, Kidney Damage
A UK general practitioner warns against high doses of vitamin D supplements due to the risk of heart and kidney damage from hypercalcemia, recommending blood tests before supplementation, noting that many exceed recommended daily limits of 4000 IU, and highlighting the fat-soluble nature of vitamin ...
GP Warns of Vitamin D Overdose Risks: High Doses Linked to Heart, Kidney Damage
A UK general practitioner warns against high doses of vitamin D supplements due to the risk of heart and kidney damage from hypercalcemia, recommending blood tests before supplementation, noting that many exceed recommended daily limits of 4000 IU, and highlighting the fat-soluble nature of vitamin ...
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52% Bias Score
NHS Failures Condemned in Lampard Inquiry
Sir Rob Behrens, former health ombudsman, condemned Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust's handling of two young men's deaths at the Lampard Inquiry, citing failures in leadership, training, and a flawed complaints system, calling it "the NHS at its worst".
NHS Failures Condemned in Lampard Inquiry
Sir Rob Behrens, former health ombudsman, condemned Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust's handling of two young men's deaths at the Lampard Inquiry, citing failures in leadership, training, and a flawed complaints system, calling it "the NHS at its worst".
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52% Bias Score
UK Social Care Crisis: \£32 Billion Cost of Inaction Demands Urgent Reform
A cross-party report reveals the UK's broken adult social care system is failing millions due to underfunding, costing \£32 billion annually, while reform, estimated at up to \£17 billion, is necessary to alleviate the strain on the NHS, local authorities, and 1.5 million unpaid carers.
UK Social Care Crisis: \£32 Billion Cost of Inaction Demands Urgent Reform
A cross-party report reveals the UK's broken adult social care system is failing millions due to underfunding, costing \£32 billion annually, while reform, estimated at up to \£17 billion, is necessary to alleviate the strain on the NHS, local authorities, and 1.5 million unpaid carers.
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60% Bias Score
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