The Latest Breaking News from Royal Stoke University Hospital

Midwife said pregnant mum was 'faking' pain just hours before newborn baby died

A coroner has ruled that Addison Lea Stevenson could have survived if it hadn't have been for "neglect" from hospital staff and there was "gross failure to provide basic medical attention"

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022

Doctor who asked Muslim woman to remove her veil could be struck off

The incident, which happened at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, could see Dr Keith Wolverson suspended or even being struck off as he waits on his punishment

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Doctor who asked Muslim patient to remove her veil found guilty of 'misconduct'

Dr Keith Wolverson is currently waiting to find out what disciplinary action he will face - which could include a suspension or being struck off.

Daily Record · Jun 8, 2022

Hospital hits back at coroner for ‘singling it out’ after patient died waiting eight hours for ambulance

Ambulance service says it has raised concerns for six years over handover delays

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Mum's campaign after incurable cancer 'dismissed' by NHS doctors as back pain

Karen Smith visited doctors on several occasions, but her symptoms were 'dismissed' as 'mechanical back pain' due to her job in a pharmacy.

Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022

Two men dead and 'killer' caged in tragic citizen's arrest gone wrong

The tragedy which unfolded on an afternoon in May 2019 have torn several families apart.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Man 'ran for his life' before dying in citizens' arrest headlock gone wrong

Christopher Walters had been spotted running away from New Road Garage, in Longton where an Audi A3’s windows had been smashed with a 14-pound sledgehammer

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

Baby dies after mum given 'incorrect advice' by hospital worker

The mother called the maternity assessment unit at Royal Stoke University Hospital seeking medical advice relating to her child.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2022

Hospital apologises for 'failures in care' that contributed to teacher's death

Susan Moore sadly passed away at Royal Stoke University Hospital after undergoing hip replacement surgery.

Daily Record · Jan 31, 2022