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Sep 2022
It has been announced that a review examining failings by Nottingham’s maternity services will consider cases going back at least ten years. Midwife Donna Ockenden was asked to lead the review after a significant number of baby injuries and deaths at the city’s two main hospitals. The review will consider cases up to…
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Sep 2022
Researchers have today suggested that millions of diabetes patients could see life-changing results from an ‘incredible’ new drug. Tirzepatide works by mimicking hormones that help suppress appetite and control blood sugar, helping people to lose weight. The drug has already been shown to be more effective than other similar medicines, including ones available…
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Sep 2022
Donna Ockenden, the midwife leading a review into failings by Nottingham’s maternity services, said the scope was wider than the UK’s biggest maternity scandal. Ms Ockenden previously led the review at Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust, that found failings had led to the deaths of over 200 babies. The terms of reference for…
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Sep 2022
A Council chief has spoken out over the relationship between patients and GPs, saying that it is becoming fractured due to frustrations over access to appointments. Susan Hinchcliffe told a meeting of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Board that people are “very concerned” about the issue. Members of the group were…
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Sep 2022
People suffering from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) are being sought to participate in the world’s largest genetic study of the disease. The aim of the study, named DecodeME, is to better understand the symptoms and causes of the condition to find treatments. Those taking part in the University of Edinburgh research will complete an…
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Sep 2022
The RCM has said a maternity strategy for the Isle of Man is urgently needed to improve safety for women. The union’s lead for the island, Karen Murray, said there were “serious holes” in midwife funding and numbers, adding that the safety and wellbeing of mothers, babies and staff were potentially being “compromised”. …
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