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Grieving parents at centre of UK's 'biggest maternity scandal' weep as probe launched

The Nottingham inquiry is being led by Donna Ockenden, the midwifery expert whose Shrewsbury report concluded in March that failures had led to more than 200 deaths of babies

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

Nottingham maternity review change could help families who 'don't know' they have been harmed

A change to the way Nottingham's maternity review is being managed means that around 1,700 families could now have their cases examined

Nottingham Post · Jul 10, 2023

Head of maternity scandal inquiry says review will improve services

Midwifery expert Donna Ockenden is leading a review into maternity care failings at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

New model at Rothbury Hospital to expand after successful first six months

Rothbury Hospital will soon have two extra ensuite rooms

Chronicle Live · Jul 10, 2023

Inside Newcastle RVI's heartbreaking children's service for the most poorly patients - where staff focus on helping them achieve their dreams

The RVI-based CHIPS team deals with the sickest young patients - but focuses on 'helping them to live' despite heartbreaking illnesses.

Chronicle Live · Jul 10, 2023

Rise in vulnerable women dying early in north-east England, report finds

Charity identifies ‘triple shock’ of Covid, austerity and cost of living as premature deaths increase

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

Kanti Velugu a success, salary a failure for ophthalmic officers and optometrists

The government’s grand celebration of the world’s largest eye screening programme, Kanti Velugu, is overshadowed by the plight of ophthalmic officers and optometrists who have been waiting for months to receive their salaries.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Court verdict raises hopes of retired staff on getting pension dues from varsity

Madras high court rules government and local fund audit cannot interfere in state university’s decision to promote, fix pay for its staff as they are autonomous with governing councils

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

To those who claim the NHS has turned into a British religion, I say: keep the faith

The 75th birthday of the health service has prompted renewed calls for its reform. They should be resisted

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

How we stop GPs 'leaving for Dubai' as the NHS turns 75

"You only need to look at places with private healthcare systems to see how that it just widens inequalities. We just cannot have that here. I know how great the NHS is and what it can do for people. It just needs genuine attention and care."

Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023