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Government to introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ on patient safety in English hospitals

Rule will give patients the right to a second opinion if they believe their concerns are being dismissed by NHS staff

Evening Standard

Government commits to introducing ‘Martha’s rule’ on patient safety

Martha Mills died in 2021 after developing sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London.

The Independent UK

Junior doctors strike August 2023: Why are they taking action?

Medics in England are walking out from early on Friday morning, with no end in sight to their pay dispute

Evening Standard

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Nurses’ decision to demand double-digit pay rise ‘rather confusing,’ says Cabinet minister

Nursing union leader Pat Cullen has called on Health Secretary Stephen Barclay to restart pay negotiations with a proposed rise in double digits.

Evening Standard

Nursing union leader Pat Cullen calls for double-digit pay offer to avert strikes

RCN general secretary Pat Cullen warned Rishi Sunak not to underestimate the determination of her members

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the NHS pay deal: divide and rule

Editorial: A contested settlement will do little to alleviate a chronic crisis which goes beyond issues of remuneration

The Guardian - UK

Largest strike in NHS history will cause ‘huge’ disruption

Nurses and ambulance staff are walking out together for the first time.

The Independent UK

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Care home provider says it faces ‘perfect storm’ with free beds but not enough staff

‘We have willingness and passion but not the ability,’ warns care home boss

The Independent UK

We showed 50 Brits a picture of NHS scourge Steve Barclay - only FIVE knew who he was

Despite repeated warnings the NHS is near collapse, the health secretary has been nowhere to be seen and barely anyone in Liverpool or Croydonw knew his name or recognised his picture when asked by The Mirror

Daily Mirror

Tories' 'breathtakingly complacency' after trying to blame Covid and flu for NHS meltdown

Tories have been accused of repeatedly ignoring the problems that have left the NHS at breaking point after 13 years of shameful underfunding as they blamed Covid, Strep A and flu instead

Daily Mirror

500 deaths simply criminal and you can't blame it on strikes - Voice of the Mirror

This death toll is the consequence of criminal neglect and is on the watch of unelected PM Rishi Sunak and a Health Secretary, Stephen Barclay, who must be held accountable

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak has 'abdicated all responsibility' as striking workers 'dying to save NHS'

As ambulance workers walked out on Wednesday, No10 was again accused of blocking any progress as Unite said the Government could have ended strikes but “chose not to”

Daily Mirror

Health Secretary Steve Barclay slammed for 'insulting' response to NHS strikes

The Health Secretary "refused to discuss pay", according to Unite

Liverpool Echo

Rishi Sunak refuses to bow to pressure over NHS pay as more strikes loom

The PM has insisted he will not reopen the independent pay review process

Evening Standard

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Daily Mirror

Tory MP admits NHS is 'broken' as man, 87, forced to wait 15 hours for ambulance

Cherilyn Mackrory, the Conservative MP for Truro and Falmouth, said the current NHS crisis is 'horrible' and has got 'worse and worse'. She has written to the Health Secretary about the issues

Daily Mirror

Archie Battersbee's mum wants public inquiry and change of law after son's death

Archie Battersbee was found unconscious at his home on April 7 and never regained consciousness. On August 6 he died after life-sustaining treatment was turned off

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s mother appeals to Government with support ‘ending Monday’

In a letter sent on Saturday, Hollie Dance urged the Health Secretary to ‘act immediately’ to stop her son’s treatment ending.

The Guardian - UK

Teachers and nurses ‘ready to quit’ over delays to pay rises, union leaders warn

Newly appointed cabinet ministers are under pressure to swiftly resolve wage deals for public sector workers or face them leaving their professions in coming weeks

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The Independent UK

Angela Rayner calls on government to declare any meetings where bankers’ bonuses raised

Labour’s deputy leader questions government’s ‘priorities’

Daily Mirror

Downing Street bans infamous Wine Time Fridays - and £142 booze fridge vanishes

After the Sue Gray report revealed wine on the walls, Boris Johnson's official spokesman said booze is only allowed for formal events in No10, and "I don't think we have the fridge any more"

Wales Online

Rishi Sunak announces handout for everyone in the UK and windfall tax on energy

There is £400 for everyone, £650 for people on benefits, £300 for pensioners and £150 for disabled people

Daily Record

GMB show empty chair as Boris Johnson's chief of staff 'too busy' to appear on programme

Steve Barclay, Minister for the Cabinet Office, is doing the media rounds on behalf of the government today but seems to have skipped the ITV slot.

Daily Mirror

GMB show empty chair as Tory MP 'too busy' to appear on show day after Sue Gray report

ITV's Good Morning Britain showed a clip of an empty chair on the ITV show today, as the Tory MP that was scheduled to appear on the programme cancelled because he is 'too busy'

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson is man of ‘honour’, claims close ally after devastating Partygate report

Prime minister presided over ‘rot’ running through Downing Street, says Labour’s Lisa Nandy

The Independent UK

American woman struck by car and killed on Manchester street was looking the wrong way, inquest hears

Two vehicles were involved in the fatal collision

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