'Defensive culture' in NHS meant 'Letby concerns were not acted upon'
Monday, 28 August 2023 NHS patients' lives will continue to be "at risk" unless whistleblowing laws are changed in the wake of missed chances to catch killer nurse Lucy Letby, the health service ombudsman has told Sky News.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he will have to take tough decisions after the Conservatives left parts of the system “broken”, including the NHS and prisons. He denied suggestions that the situation was a prelude for unannounced tax decisions but warned that change can’t be delivered overnight. Sir Keir said the work has started and will be delivered as “quickly as we can” in early months and years of government.
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Sir Ed Davey drove a tractor as he continued his election campaign ahead of Thursday's general election. The Liberal Democrats leader vowed to transform the NHS by putting healthcare at the forefront of his party's priorities. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lucy Letby is convicted of attempting to murder a baby girl in February 2016 when she worked as a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit. The 34-year-old was convicted of attempting to murder the child, referred to in court as Baby K, following a retrial. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man has told Sky News how he joked with people struggling with a heavy suitcase whether it contained a body - which was later found to contain human remains. Sky News
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Families of some of Lucy Letby's victims are calling for a public inquiry into her appalling crimes. Tamlin Bolton, a lawyer speaking on their behalf has told ITV news they're also focusing on pursuing..
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