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Woman suffers brain damage due to negligence before she was born

Medical negligence led to a young woman suffering brain damage before she was born, a judge has ruled.   Elisha Woods, 25, was starved of oxygen before her birth at Bassetlaw District General Hospital in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on 14 October 1998. But if staff had not delayed inducing her birth when her mother Julie’s amniotic…

Concerns raised as more than 100,000 cancer patients diagnosed at A&E

More than 100,000 cancer patients were diagnosed with the disease in A&E, rather than with their local GP, alarming new figures show.   Experts have now warned that when cancers are picked up in this way, they are often in the later stages of the disease which can be more difficult to treat – and…

Cervical Screening Awareness Week: FAQs about smear tests

Cervical Screening Awareness Week is here to highlight the importance of going for your smear test, as well as answering some frequently asked questions about the procedure.   Figures show nearly one in three don’t attend their cervical screening test, but Cervical Screening Awareness Week aims to change this.     Cervical screenings are used…

Elder Abuse Day 2024: 7 Signs to look out for and how to report abuse

Elder Abuse Awareness Day is here to raise awareness of abuse in older people and highlight what signs you should look out for to keep your loved ones safe.   Shocking statistics show that elderly abuse happens more often than you might think, with around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older said to…

Warning issued as cancer treatment delays ‘becoming routine’

A warning has been issued by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as long waits for cancer care are ‘becoming routine’ across the UK.   The RCR has said nearly half of all cancer care centres are experiencing delays most weeks, and an “impending crisis” is looming among the cancer care workforce.     According…

Stories from ‘vaccine victims’ as AstraZeneca admits jab ‘wasn’t entirely safe’

A Daily Mail article has today shone a light on those who have suffered from serious complications after being administered the Covid-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine.   The article comes following the death of 44-year-old BBC journalist, Lisa Shaw, who died in May 2021 after suffering from blood clots on her brain after receiving the jab.  …

NHS Failure: Pregnant mum gives birth to daughter hours after partner’s death

A pregnant mother who was preparing for a planned Caesarean section discovered her partner had died when she tried to wake him, just hours before she was due to give birth.   Thomas Gibson, 40, experienced a cardiac arrest while sleeping on the couch after a hospital doctor “misinterpreted” a scan 11 days earlier. An…

Woman left with disfigured mouth after dentist’s accident with bleach

A woman has been left with a permanently disfigured mouth after a dentist accidentally filled her mouth with bleach during a routine appointment.   Mum-of-two Claire Shorrock’s entire face ballooned up after a supposedly straightforward root canal treatment and she was rushed to hospital in “significant distress”. After investigations, it was found that the dentist…

Teenager issues warning after Stage 4 cancer misdiagnosed as ‘growing pains’

A teenager is urging young people to “be persistent” with their doctors after her cancer symptoms were initially thought to be ‘growing pains’.   Alessia, 16 was eventually diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma after she had experienced painful joints and felt excessively tired. However, she is now warning other youngsters to ‘get checked’ and…

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Symptoms and how to stay safe

May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing knowledge about skin cancer, encouraging preventative measures, and highlighting the importance of early detection.   Most skin cancer cases are caused by sun exposure and studies show that 86% of cases could have been prevented. Skin Cancer Awareness Month aims to educate people on…