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Damning report hits out at UK weight-loss clinic that secretly filmed clients

Staff said medicine had been imported from Turkey, and labels on the medicine were not in English

The Independent UK

Cosmetic clinic that secretly filmed patients is ‘not safe’, watchdog finds

A damning report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that Doncaster-based Elements Medical was inadequate in every area it inspected.

The Independent UK

First registered private gender clinic for young people in England ‘outstanding’

Gender Plus was set up and is run by staff who previously worked at the now-shut NHS Gender Identity Development Service (Gids).

The Independent UK

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Rise in number of pregnant women in England not getting help they need, survey finds

CQC study finds falls across a range of metrics dealing with antenatal care, labour, childbirth and postnatal care

The Guardian - UK

Fewer women ‘have confidence in NHS maternity staff’ – national survey

The results showed a five-year downward trend in the number of people saying they were always able to get help from staff during labour and birth.

The Independent UK

Watchdog sounds alarm over experience of patients in A&E

Many said they were not given care, treatment or pain relief while waiting for care.

The Independent UK

Children as young as 11 carrying knives because they feel unsafe, report finds

It said serious youth violence is ‘more far-reaching’ than many adults realise and it has a ‘wide impact’ across communities.

Evening Standard

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Children as young as 11 carry knives because they ‘feel unsafe’

The inspections found serious youth violence is ‘widespread’

The Independent UK

‘Lack of transparency’ over spike in baby deaths, watchdog tells Letby inquiry

CQC official says hospital bosses had obligation to raise concerns during inspection nine months after first murder

The Guardian - UK

Inspectors not told of spike in baby deaths at hospital, inquiry told

Lucy Letby’s crimes are being examined by the Thirlwall Inquiry.

Evening Standard

CQC inspectors not told of concerns over deaths at Letby hospital, inquiry hears

During the period of the first inspection, child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby attempted to murder a baby girl.

Evening Standard

NHS sends vulnerable adults to private hospital accused of abuse

Exclusive: ‘Recycling’ of private hospitals facing abuse allegations is a ‘loophole’ which must stop, says expert

The Independent UK

Watchdog considering criminal prosecution after girl, 13, died in hospital

A coroner ruled that neglect by hospital staff contributed to the death of teenager Chloe Longster.

The Independent UK

Residents at care home where three people died ‘felt safe’, according to report

Family members and residents praised Gainsborough Care Home to Care Quality Commission inspectors.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Children’s’ futures at risk over worsening NHS delays, reveals national watchdog

Watchdog the Care Quality Commission warns NHS delays for young people ‘risks failing their future’

Evening Standard

Parents pressured to go private as children struggle to see NHS dentist – report

Experts called for ‘fundamental changes to NHS dentistry’.

Evening Standard

Delays to good healthcare for children risks failing their future, says watchdog

The Care Quality Commission has published its annual report on the overall state of health and social care in England.

The Guardian - UK

Scientology-linked UK rehab centre falls foul of charity regulator

Charity Commission finds ‘range of shortfalls’ at Narconon facility after Observer investigation

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The Guardian - UK

NHS maternity staff to receive mandatory training to improve patient safety

Obstetricians, midwives and obstetric anaesthetists will take part in pilots after damning report by health regulator

The Independent UK

Hospital staff broke man’s arm while restraining him and then left him ‘untreated for 24 hours’

Exclusive: Staff at former Danshell Group hospital accused of breaking patient’s arm while restraining him

The Independent UK

Half of NHS maternity units slammed by CQC as inadequate or ‘requires improvement’

Two in three condemned by healthcare watchdog on safety grounds following national inspections programme

The Guardian - UK

Poor NHS maternity care in danger of becoming normalised, regulator warns

CQC issues damning report on maternity services in England as minister admits anxiety over ‘risk of disaster’

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting praises Independent’s ‘shocking’ exposé that led to closure of children’s hospital

Exclusive: Health secretary said hospital, to shut after this publication exposed allegations of mistreatment, was ‘truly terrifying’ example of what happens when safety is ‘not taken seriously’

The Independent UK

Children’s hospital where staff ‘dragged patients across floor’ to close as parents warn of ‘brutal’ treatment

Exclusive: ‘It’s been really brutal. She was covered in bruises,’ claims one concerned parent of a patient at a private children’s hospital that is set to shut after The Independent exposed allegations of mistreatment

The Guardian - UK

Alarm at failure to inspect 60% of England homecare providers in four years or longer

Care leaders warn of serious safety risk as research reveals some providers have never been inspected

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