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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
Girl Dies After Bone Marrow Biopsy Complication
Six-year-old Amelia Ridout died in June 2022 at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, from massive internal bleeding after a bone marrow biopsy where a needle pierced a major artery; a coroner's inquest has called for national guidelines to be published for this type of procedure.
Girl Dies After Bone Marrow Biopsy Complication
Six-year-old Amelia Ridout died in June 2022 at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, from massive internal bleeding after a bone marrow biopsy where a needle pierced a major artery; a coroner's inquest has called for national guidelines to be published for this type of procedure.
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60% 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
60-Hour A&E Wait Exposes NHS Crisis
88-year-old Maureen Harman waited over 60 hours on a trolley in Wigan Infirmary's A&E corridor due to overcrowding, highlighting a broader NHS crisis with record-high 12-hour A&E waits and bed-blocking issues stemming from insufficient social care capacity.
60-Hour A&E Wait Exposes NHS Crisis
88-year-old Maureen Harman waited over 60 hours on a trolley in Wigan Infirmary's A&E corridor due to overcrowding, highlighting a broader NHS crisis with record-high 12-hour A&E waits and bed-blocking issues stemming from insufficient social care capacity.
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44% Bias Score
NHS Dentistry Crisis: Dentists' Exodus Due to Insufficient Fees
The British Dental Association reports that dentists are leaving NHS work due to insufficient fees, resulting in a £332 million annual loss, impacting patient access and potentially violating the NHS's duty to provide universal care.
NHS Dentistry Crisis: Dentists' Exodus Due to Insufficient Fees
The British Dental Association reports that dentists are leaving NHS work due to insufficient fees, resulting in a £332 million annual loss, impacting patient access and potentially violating the NHS's duty to provide universal care.
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40% Bias Score
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