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Hospital failings continued after Alice Figueiredo death, leaked documents show

Four months after a young woman died in a mental health unit, another patient tried to harm herself in similar circumstances, leaked documen

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The secret influence of NHS Resolution that ensures so many doctor whistleblowers don't get their jobs back

logo for NHS Resolution Why do 97 per cent of whistleblowers fail to win their cases in employment tribunals? Why are they sacked – not for their disclosures of patient safety which is illegal – but under the nebulous title – some other substantial reason (SOSR)? This could be allegations of bullying or saying they cannot get on with colleagues. But how does a trust gather such information to…

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Girl who died after Maidenhead hospital failure unlawfully killed

An inquest jury finds 14-year-old Ruth Szymankiewicz was unlawfully killed.

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Are there flaws in the new guidance for General Medical Council investigations?

Dr Andrew Hoyle Reforms without addressing core issues may lead to persistence of key flaws  or omissions in any future changes with risks to patients Last month I wrote about the government proposing the first major reforms for 40 years in the running of the General Medical Council. My blog was meant as a warning to ministers to scrutinise the changes very carefully because I was sceptical,…

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Under-fire NHS trust recorded patient ate breakfast three days after he died

The mental health trust where Alice Figueiredo took her own life faced concerns over 20 other deaths.

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Spotlight: Lack of respite support leaves mothers with no option

BBC Spotlight has discovered 44 disabled children have gone into care in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic.

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Your Voice, Your Vote: More help needed for mental health

After trying to take his own life, Simon wants politicians to prioritise investment in mental health.

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Leicestershire mental health services 'need further improvement'

The health care watchdog identifies failings in the level of care offered in Leicestershire.