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UK Government Adds \pounds1 Billion to Infected Blood Scandal Compensation Scheme
The UK government announced a \pounds1 billion increase to its \pounds11.8 billion compensation scheme for victims of the infected blood scandal, addressing criticisms of slow payments and inadequate support, following a critical inquiry report.
UK Government Adds \pounds1 Billion to Infected Blood Scandal Compensation Scheme
The UK government announced a \pounds1 billion increase to its \pounds11.8 billion compensation scheme for victims of the infected blood scandal, addressing criticisms of slow payments and inadequate support, following a critical inquiry report.
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20% Bias Score
Maternity Crisis in England: Government Inaction Blamed for £27bn in Failings
The UK's largest NHS maternity inquiry, led by Donna Ockenden, blames the previous government's inaction for a rise in birth trauma and a £27bn cost of failings since 2019, urging investment in safer services to mitigate future harm.
Maternity Crisis in England: Government Inaction Blamed for £27bn in Failings
The UK's largest NHS maternity inquiry, led by Donna Ockenden, blames the previous government's inaction for a rise in birth trauma and a £27bn cost of failings since 2019, urging investment in safer services to mitigate future harm.
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48% Bias Score
Midwives' Dismissal of Concerns Led to Baby's Death, Hospital Admits
Leah Parker's baby, Sonny, died at Scarborough General Hospital in November 2022 after midwives allegedly dismissed her concerns about his slowing heart rate during labor; the hospital trust admitted liability, and a national inquiry into maternity failings is underway.
Midwives' Dismissal of Concerns Led to Baby's Death, Hospital Admits
Leah Parker's baby, Sonny, died at Scarborough General Hospital in November 2022 after midwives allegedly dismissed her concerns about his slowing heart rate during labor; the hospital trust admitted liability, and a national inquiry into maternity failings is underway.
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64% Bias Score
English Resident Doctors' Strike Averted After Talks
Following a 90-minute meeting between resident doctors' union representatives and the health secretary, hopes are rising that next week's planned strike will be called off. Further talks are planned to focus on improving working conditions, including student loan forgiveness.
English Resident Doctors' Strike Averted After Talks
Following a 90-minute meeting between resident doctors' union representatives and the health secretary, hopes are rising that next week's planned strike will be called off. Further talks are planned to focus on improving working conditions, including student loan forgiveness.
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48% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Multi-Sectoral Challenges: NHS, Welfare, and Local Government
The UK government confronts challenges in the NHS, social security, special educational needs, and local government, demanding substantial reforms and long-term solutions for an aging population and rising welfare costs.
UK Government Faces Multi-Sectoral Challenges: NHS, Welfare, and Local Government
The UK government confronts challenges in the NHS, social security, special educational needs, and local government, demanding substantial reforms and long-term solutions for an aging population and rising welfare costs.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Explores Doctor Debt Forgiveness to Avert Strike
UK resident doctors plan a five-day strike next week over pay, despite receiving a 28.9% pay increase over three years, prompting the government to explore student loan debt forgiveness as a compromise. Negotiations are ongoing, with potential for further meetings over the weekend.
UK Government Explores Doctor Debt Forgiveness to Avert Strike
UK resident doctors plan a five-day strike next week over pay, despite receiving a 28.9% pay increase over three years, prompting the government to explore student loan debt forgiveness as a compromise. Negotiations are ongoing, with potential for further meetings over the weekend.
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48% Bias Score
UK Expands Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
The UK government announced changes to its Infected Blood compensation scheme, increasing awards for around 1,000 people and allowing estates of deceased victims to claim payments, following recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry.
UK Expands Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
The UK government announced changes to its Infected Blood compensation scheme, increasing awards for around 1,000 people and allowing estates of deceased victims to claim payments, following recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry.
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40% Bias Score
Midwife Shortage: Funding Cuts Leave Graduates Jobless
Aimee Peach, a student midwife facing unemployment despite completing 2,300 hours of unpaid placement and a national midwife shortage caused by funding cuts and recruitment freezes, is calling for guaranteed NHS jobs for newly qualified midwives to avoid a critical workforce crisis.
Midwife Shortage: Funding Cuts Leave Graduates Jobless
Aimee Peach, a student midwife facing unemployment despite completing 2,300 hours of unpaid placement and a national midwife shortage caused by funding cuts and recruitment freezes, is calling for guaranteed NHS jobs for newly qualified midwives to avoid a critical workforce crisis.
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48% Bias Score
NHS to Ban Misconduct Managers from Future Senior Roles
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) will ban managers found responsible for serious misconduct from holding future senior roles, prompted by scandals like the infected blood scandal affecting over 30,000 and the Countess of Chester Hospital deaths, aiming to create a culture of accountability and...
NHS to Ban Misconduct Managers from Future Senior Roles
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) will ban managers found responsible for serious misconduct from holding future senior roles, prompted by scandals like the infected blood scandal affecting over 30,000 and the Countess of Chester Hospital deaths, aiming to create a culture of accountability and...
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56% Bias Score
NHS Fife Faces Legal Action Over Transgender Doctor Tribunal
An employment tribunal in Scotland examines a nurse's complaint against NHS Fife after a confrontation with a transgender doctor over changing room access; NHS Fife's statement during proceedings has drawn criticism and potential legal action.
NHS Fife Faces Legal Action Over Transgender Doctor Tribunal
An employment tribunal in Scotland examines a nurse's complaint against NHS Fife after a confrontation with a transgender doctor over changing room access; NHS Fife's statement during proceedings has drawn criticism and potential legal action.
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48% Bias Score
NHS Fife Nurse Suspended Following Transgender Doctor Confrontation
NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie was suspended after a confrontation with transgender doctor Beth Upton on Christmas Eve 2023, leading to allegations of bullying and harassment; a tribunal is now investigating the suspension, with the head of nursing stating she perceived the allegations as "unacceptabl...
NHS Fife Nurse Suspended Following Transgender Doctor Confrontation
NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie was suspended after a confrontation with transgender doctor Beth Upton on Christmas Eve 2023, leading to allegations of bullying and harassment; a tribunal is now investigating the suspension, with the head of nursing stating she perceived the allegations as "unacceptabl...
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52% Bias Score
Swansea Bay Maternity Care Report Highlights Systemic Failures
A critical report on maternity services at Swansea Bay health board highlighted failures in compassion, communication, and response to complaints, leading to an unreserved apology and an independent review of all Welsh maternity services; the report also exposed systemic issues, including understaff...
Swansea Bay Maternity Care Report Highlights Systemic Failures
A critical report on maternity services at Swansea Bay health board highlighted failures in compassion, communication, and response to complaints, leading to an unreserved apology and an independent review of all Welsh maternity services; the report also exposed systemic issues, including understaff...
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36% Bias Score
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