UK Mesothelioma hotspots revealed
New figures have revealed where in the UK has the highest number of Mesothelioma-related deaths, as the latest figures published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show the number of deaths is the highest on record. Between 2013 and 2022, there were more than 24,000 deaths – nearly 4000 more than the decade…
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Pulmonary Fibrosis FAQ
What is Pulmonary Fibrosis? Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is a chronic and terminal lung condition which mostly affects men, and leaves the lungs scarred which then causes severe breathing issues. This is due to scar tissue building up in the lungs, therefore reducing their capability to transfer inhaled oxygen into the blood. What…
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NHS Whistleblower: ‘Patients are dying needlessly’
An NHS whistleblower has warned that the number of deaths and patients harmed by clinical negligence is ‘just the tip of the iceberg’, as he fears hundreds more cases are likely to come forward. Michael Swinn, a Surrey-based consultant urological surgeon, blew the whistle on his own practice as a formal investigation into multiple…
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Royal Marine Captain sues MoD for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
A former Royal Marine captain who served around the world, is suing the Ministry of Defence over claims that his time in service has left him deaf. Richard King worked with the Royal Marines for 36 years, where he was sent to some of the most deadliest spots, plagued with civil unrest including several…
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Man, 77, dies after doctors mistake cancer as hernia
Steve Tostdevine was described as “the fittest 77-year-old you could meet,” but tragically, just weeks after discovering a small lump on his thigh, he passed away. His rapid and unexpected decline left his widow, June, devastated. She believes that if his cancer had been identified earlier, Steve might have had a chance of survival.…
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Hospital trust issues apology after baby milk error
A hospital trust has issued an apology to the parents of a baby who was mistakenly fed another mother’s breast milk whilst in their care. Parents, Melissa and Callum expressed their disappointment with the care their son Milo received at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) and Leicester General Hospital (LGH) after he was born prematurely…
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Employers must take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment
From next month, a change in the law will mean employers must take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment at work. The new law comes into force in October 2024 as the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill aims to strengthen existing protection for workers against sexual harassment. According to the…
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Teacher struck off after kissing private school student in night club
A trainee teacher has been banned from the profession after he was seen kissing a private school pupil in a nightclub after the annual summer ball. Jack Valentine had been acting as a chaperone at the annual event at Taunton School in Somerset, on 30 June 2022, when celebrations moved on to a nightclub…
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Ford car factory closed after asbestos discovery
A Ford car factory has been forced to close after banned asbestos was found in sections of the building. In a letter to customers, Ford – the UK’s second largest car brand, warned that a “small percentage” of chrysotile, commonly known as white asbestos, was detected in cement at one of its UK locations. …
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