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Hospital Processes Reviewed After Failings
A review conducted by West Hertfordshire NHS Trust has found that the care of three cancer patients cwas compromised after they were not given follow-up appointments at Watford General Hospital. Two of those patients have since died. In total, there were 810 patients reviewed. Out of that numb...
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Hospital Negligence Results In Woman’s Death
A hospital trust has admitted liability for the poor treatment and care given to a 70-year-old woman who was suffering from tuberculosis. The woman, who died in 2012, admitted herself to hospital on two occasions. Her symptoms were chest pain, abdominal pain and breathing difficulties. Althoug...
Read MoreHospital Negligence Blamed For Baby’s Death
An inquest into the death of a baby boy who lost his life five days after being born has concluded that he died as a result of medical negligence from the hospital. The parents of the baby who died in 2006 said that they hold the midwifery staff at the hospital responsible for the death of the...
Read MoreHospital Admits Liability For Giving Cancer Sufferers The All Clear
Hospital Admits Liability For Giving Cancer Sufferers The All Clear The North Cumbrian University Hospital’s Trust has said that it accepts responsibility for 3 breast cancer patients who were mistakenly told they were free from the disease. Problems first emerged when a Quality Assurance tea...
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Hope For Nuclear Plant Worker As He Receives Compensation Settlement
Hope For Nuclear Plant Worker As He Receives Compensation Settlement A man in his sixties who worked at a Cumbrian nuclear plant has been given a chance to rebuild his life following a seven-figure workplace compensation settlement. The mechanical fitter was working on a cherry picker in the ...
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Holiday Mishap Hotspots Revealed In New Survey
Holiday Mishap Hotspots Revealed In New Survey It’s that time of year again, the school holidays are about to begin and many of us are jetting off abroad to catch some sun. However, those travelling to Spain this summer should be careful as it has been revealed as the most common destination for...
Read MoreHoliday Habits and Holiday Hazards
See The Local Sights, Not The Local Hospitals Holidays are all about having fun. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, skiing down a mountain or seeing the sights, on holiday, you want to make good memories to last a lifetime. At Jefferies, we surveyed 600 people to learn more about holiday sa...
Read MoreHoliday Food Poisoning Outbreak in Mexico Prompts Warning To UK Tourists
Holiday Food Poisoning Outbreak in Mexico Prompts Warning To UK Tourists Public Health England (PHE) has warned Brits travelling to Mexico of the risks of holiday food poisoning. The advice comes following a widespread outbreak of the food and water bug Cyclospora, in a number of resorts on the ...
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High Number of Future Workers Already Suffering Neck And Back Pain
High Number of Future Workers Already Suffering Neck And Back Pain Technology is being held responsible for the growing number of neck and back complaints being made by young school pupils. According to research conducted by Swansea University, primary school children have been complaining of pa...
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High Court Ruling Sees Firefighter Work Accident Compensation Granted
High Court Ruling Sees Firefighter Work Accident Compensation Granted Two families from East Sussex have been successful in pursuing compensation for their relatives who were killed whilst working for the fire service in an explosion at a local farm 6 years ago. Relatives of the two men (a fi...
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Helmet Or No Helmet? That Is The Question For Cyclists
Helmet Or No Helmet? That Is The Question For Cyclists A fatal bicycle accident involving a 28-year-old man at the Olympic Park has sparked a debate on cycle safety and whether or not it should be compulsory to wear cycling helmets. "Cyclists Should Help Themselves" says Bradley Wiggins Olympi...
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Hefty Fine For Crane Collapse On Construction Site
Hefty Fine For Crane Collapse On Construction Site A Liverpool contractor has been fined £280,000 after a crane accident left a 55-year-old father of four paralysed. Liverpool Crown Court found the contractor liable for the inadequate foundations which led to the man being thrown 50 ft from h...
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Heartbroken Family Call For Change In The NHS
Heartbroken Family Call For Change In The NHS The parents of a 14-year-old girl who died following a battle with cystic fibrosis want to bring a ‘sea change’ in the National Health Service after her treatment was deemed unfit at a medical tribunal. The person responsible for the teenager's ca...
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Headway Works With Soap On Brain Injury Storyline
Headway Works With Soap On Brain Injury Storyline Actor Ben Price has spoken out about how a brain injury storyline has affected him and how he worked with leading brain injury charity, Headway UK to portray the storyline as realistically as possible. Ben’s Coronation Street character, Nick T...
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Headway UK Introduces New Face Blindness Factsheet
Headway UK Introduces New Face Blindness Factsheet A new factsheet detailing the causes, effects and treatment for people suffering from a rare form of brain injury has been launched by brain injury organisation, Headway UK. The factsheet contains information on face blindness, or to use its ...
Read MoreHeadway UK Gets Award For Brain Injury Compensation Advice
Headway UK Gets Award For Brain Injury Compensation Advice One of the country’s leading brain injury charities, Headway UK, has been presented with the Commended Award by the British Medical Book of The Year Awards. The award is in relation to a booklet the charity has produced entitled, ‘Cla...
Read MoreHeadway UK Calls For Change In National Brain Injury Guidelines
Headway UK Calls For Change In National Brain Injury Guidelines Headway UK, a leading brain injury charity has started a petition to activate a change in brain injury guidelines written by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The charity wants the head injury guidelin...
Read MoreHeadway Release New Complaint Factsheet
Headway Release New Complaint Factsheet A new fact sheet designed by brain injury charity, Headway UK, aims to make the complaints process easier for health and social care service users. Despite the very high standards of the majority of care services, there are some occasions where standard...
Read MoreHeadway Recognises Progress In Work Capability Review
Headway Recognises Progress In Work Capability Review Assessments carried out to determine an individual’s ability to work have undergone a fourth review which has been welcomed by leading brain injury charity, Headway UK. The Work Capability Assessments are an integral part of the Employment...
Read MoreHeadway Brain Injury Charity Visit Keeps Diana Legacy Alive
Headway Brain Injury Charity Visit Keeps Diana Legacy Alive Leading brain injury charity, Headway UK has opened up new headquarters in Nottingham and Prince Harry went along to officially open the new site. Prince Harry combined his official visit to the city of Nottingham with his visit to t...
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