NHS Trust paid out £101 million over failings in maternity care, figures reveal
An NHS Trust has paid out £101million over more than 100 failings in maternity care, figures reveal. Nottingham University Hospitals are currently the subject of a major inquiry as hundreds of baby deaths and injuries are being examined. The NHS Trust, which covers Nottingham City Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre paid out £85,518,419 in damages and…
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Industrial Disease: Two former footballers die on same day after suffering from dementia
Two former football players have died this week after suffering from dementia. Chris Nicholl, 77 who had played for Aston Villa, Southampton and Northern Ireland died on Saturday (February 24), the same day as former QPR and Manchester City player, Stan Bowles, aged 75. The players had made their mark on the football scene…
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People in their 20s more likely to be off work due to health than those in their 40s – Study
A new study has found that people in their early 20s are more likely to not work due to poor health than those in their 40s. The report, published by Resolution Foundation shows that the figures are “radically different” from the past, where the older you got, the more likely you were to not…
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Company fined £250,000 after two employees had their fingers amputated
Employees at a bed manufacturing company have had to have their fingers amputated after suffering a serious injury at work. Rochdale-based Sartex Quilts and Textiles has since been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive and fined more than £250,000 after the two separate incidents. HSE inspector Elena Pickford described the injuries sustained by…
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Martha’s Rule to give NHS patients urgent access to second opinion
Martha’s Rule is set to be implemented in 100 NHS hospitals in April, to allow patients to seek an urgent second opinion if they feel they are not getting the care they need. The new legislation is to be rolled out across 100 NHS hospitals to give patients and their families round-the-clock access to…
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Legal rights for women going through the menopause explained
Women going through menopause will have more protections at work from today as the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published new guidance for employers. The new guidance states that employers could be sued if they do not make “reasonable adjustments” at work for women going through menopause, if their symptoms amount to being…
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Junior doctors in Wales begin 72-hour walkout over pay
Junior doctors in Wales are on strike for 72 hours from today in their second round of strike action this year. According to the British Medical Association Cymru Wales, more than 3,000 doctors are set to walk out from 7am on Wednesday, February 21st until 7am February 24th. This is the second time that…
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Council issues domestic abuse advice after Valentine’s Day
A specialist domestic abuse service has issued some important guidance for victims after Valentine’s Day took place last week. The service, which is run by Kent Country Council is warning people to be aware of the signs of domestic abuse, as well as safe ways to get help and support. The service said that…
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Union calls for ban on ‘precarious’ zero-hour contracts
A trade union is calling for a ban on zero-hour contracts as workers are often “stuck” with insecure and low-pay jobs. The call for the ban comes after figures from Labour’s Market Overview’s latest 2024 report estimate the levels of employment across the UK. The Trade Union Congress said employers are “parking workers on…
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