Fourteen NHS trusts’ maternity care to be investigated over ‘failures’
Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it "not fit for purpose".
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Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures
The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths.
Surgeon jailed after amputation of own legs
Neil Hopper claimed that injuries to his legs were the result of sepsis and not self-inflicted.
Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?
The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life.
Error leaves 55,000 diabetes patients needing new tests
Errors by diabetes analysis machines mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further hospital tests.
NHS staff called ‘heartless’ over maternity comments
An NHS trust meeting hears staff criticised bereaved families involved in a major maternity review.
Martha’s rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England after hundreds of lives saved
Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.
‘My son’s constipation wasn’t taken seriously until he reached crisis point’
The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high.
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.
