Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths
Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.
Health
I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here’s what I witnessed
Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.
Inquiry into why man was given cancer treatment for 16 years
Jonathan Jones says he was given chemotherapy tablets for 16 years, contrary to NHS guidelines.
Heart surgeon’s failures contributed to multiple deaths
Karen Booth carried out operations she wasn’t skilled enough to perform, an investigation found.
‘Buy one, get one free’ deals for unhealthy food banned
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.
New guidance on doctors’ sexual misconduct cases
It follows criticism that the body which determines whether doctors are fit to practise in the UK was being too lenient.
Every GP practice now has to offer online booking
Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.
Covid cases rising with new variants Nimbus and Stratus
Unwell with a bad throat and temperature? You may have one of the new Covid strains circulating this autumn.
British veterans with hearing loss start legal battle over ‘faulty’ earplugs
Lawyers say the earplugs were used in operations, including in Afghanistan, from 2003 onwards.
