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Childhood Obesity Crisis Leads to Record Joint Replacements in UK
In the last five years, at least nine British children aged 10-14 received hip replacements due to obesity, while knee replacements surged by 46% and hip replacements by 22%, reaching 25,600, impacting the NHS significantly, as 28,042 pensioners also received these operations; this is linked to the ...
Childhood Obesity Crisis Leads to Record Joint Replacements in UK
In the last five years, at least nine British children aged 10-14 received hip replacements due to obesity, while knee replacements surged by 46% and hip replacements by 22%, reaching 25,600, impacting the NHS significantly, as 28,042 pensioners also received these operations; this is linked to the ...
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56% Bias Score
NHS Trust Fined £1.6m Over Baby Deaths
The Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust was fined £1.6 million after admitting failures in care leading to the deaths of three babies in 2021; inadequate communication, lack of care escalation, and incomplete information sharing were cited as contributing factors.
NHS Trust Fined £1.6m Over Baby Deaths
The Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust was fined £1.6 million after admitting failures in care leading to the deaths of three babies in 2021; inadequate communication, lack of care escalation, and incomplete information sharing were cited as contributing factors.
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52% Bias Score
NUH Trust Admits Failures in Maternity Care, Leading to Three Baby Deaths
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust pleaded guilty to six charges of failing to provide safe care and treatment to three babies who died in 2021 due to serious and systemic failures, adding to concerns raised by the ongoing Ockenden inquiry.
NUH Trust Admits Failures in Maternity Care, Leading to Three Baby Deaths
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust pleaded guilty to six charges of failing to provide safe care and treatment to three babies who died in 2021 due to serious and systemic failures, adding to concerns raised by the ongoing Ockenden inquiry.
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32% Bias Score
NHS Nurse Sues for Sex Discrimination Over Mixed-Sex Changing Rooms
NHS Fife faces an employment tribunal claim after nurse Sandie Peggie was suspended for objecting to sharing changing facilities with a male doctor identifying as female, highlighting a conflict between gender identity policies and women's safety and privacy rights.
NHS Nurse Sues for Sex Discrimination Over Mixed-Sex Changing Rooms
NHS Fife faces an employment tribunal claim after nurse Sandie Peggie was suspended for objecting to sharing changing facilities with a male doctor identifying as female, highlighting a conflict between gender identity policies and women's safety and privacy rights.
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72% Bias Score
NHS Over-Reliance on Foreign Doctors Sparks Concerns
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the NHS's over-reliance on foreign-trained doctors, noting that two-thirds of the 28,564 doctors registered in the UK in 2023 qualified abroad, with a 400% surge in non-European doctors since 2016, prompting a focus on increasing domestic medical training.
NHS Over-Reliance on Foreign Doctors Sparks Concerns
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the NHS's over-reliance on foreign-trained doctors, noting that two-thirds of the 28,564 doctors registered in the UK in 2023 qualified abroad, with a 400% surge in non-European doctors since 2016, prompting a focus on increasing domestic medical training.
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Record Hospitalizations Strain English NHS
English hospitals experienced their busiest week this winter, with over 98,000 patients hospitalized daily and 96% of adult beds occupied, due to a combination of high Norovirus cases and difficulties discharging patients, leading to long delays and concerns about patient safety.
Record Hospitalizations Strain English NHS
English hospitals experienced their busiest week this winter, with over 98,000 patients hospitalized daily and 96% of adult beds occupied, due to a combination of high Norovirus cases and difficulties discharging patients, leading to long delays and concerns about patient safety.
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40% Bias Score
NHS Trust Fined £1.6m for Multiple Maternity Failures
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust was fined £1.6m after admitting to failures in care leading to the deaths of three babies between April and July 2021, marking the second prosecution of the trust by the Care Quality Commission for maternity-related issues.
NHS Trust Fined £1.6m for Multiple Maternity Failures
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust was fined £1.6m after admitting to failures in care leading to the deaths of three babies between April and July 2021, marking the second prosecution of the trust by the Care Quality Commission for maternity-related issues.
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56% Bias Score
Injured Ukrainian Soldier Receives NHS Treatment in Kent
A Ukrainian soldier injured in a Russian shell attack is receiving NHS treatment in Kent after months of paperwork and travel, highlighting the UK's support for Ukrainian war victims.
Injured Ukrainian Soldier Receives NHS Treatment in Kent
A Ukrainian soldier injured in a Russian shell attack is receiving NHS treatment in Kent after months of paperwork and travel, highlighting the UK's support for Ukrainian war victims.
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36% Bias Score
Mum Funds Cancer Treatment Unapproved by NHS
A UK mother of two is fundraising for private chemosaturation treatment (£46,000 per round) for liver cancer after her ocular melanoma spread, as the NHS does not fund this treatment, despite Mayor Andy Burnham's offer to intervene.
Mum Funds Cancer Treatment Unapproved by NHS
A UK mother of two is fundraising for private chemosaturation treatment (£46,000 per round) for liver cancer after her ocular melanoma spread, as the NHS does not fund this treatment, despite Mayor Andy Burnham's offer to intervene.
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48% Bias Score
NHS Employees Face Tribunal After Palestine Protest Investigation
Two NHS employees in London faced disciplinary action and temporary redeployment for discussing organizing a peaceful Palestine solidarity protest during their lunch break; an investigation found no wrongdoing, but the employees are now pursuing an employment tribunal claim for discrimination.
NHS Employees Face Tribunal After Palestine Protest Investigation
Two NHS employees in London faced disciplinary action and temporary redeployment for discussing organizing a peaceful Palestine solidarity protest during their lunch break; an investigation found no wrongdoing, but the employees are now pursuing an employment tribunal claim for discrimination.
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Bedford Homebirth Service Under Review Amidst Staff Shortages
Bedford Hospital's Blossom Homebirth service, facing staff shortages, is under review until March 2025, leaving expectant mothers worried about their birthing choices; the hospital assures care will not be compromised.
Bedford Homebirth Service Under Review Amidst Staff Shortages
Bedford Hospital's Blossom Homebirth service, facing staff shortages, is under review until March 2025, leaving expectant mothers worried about their birthing choices; the hospital assures care will not be compromised.
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48% Bias Score
UK Medical Students Face Financial Crisis, Threatening NHS Workforce
Facing financial difficulties, UK medical students are forced to sell belongings, take on large debts, and even live in vans to afford their studies; a survey shows 43% considered leaving their courses due to financial pressures.
UK Medical Students Face Financial Crisis, Threatening NHS Workforce
Facing financial difficulties, UK medical students are forced to sell belongings, take on large debts, and even live in vans to afford their studies; a survey shows 43% considered leaving their courses due to financial pressures.
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40% Bias Score
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