'Shocking failures' in NHS care of Nottingham killer Calocane - health sec
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 There were "multiple and fundamental failures" with the NHS's management of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane's mental health treatment, the health secretary has said.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has described the report into Valdo Calocane's treatment as "deeply distressing", and admitted Grace O'Malley Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates may still be alive if it wasn't for the NHS' failures. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at...
The families of the Nottingham attack victims called claims that NHS staff illegally accessed their loved ones' medical records "sickening" and "inexcusable." Health minister Stephen Kinnock said protecting records is vital and promised government action if any breach occurred. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Government has set out plans to divert up to two million patients from NHS waiting lists by the end of next year. Secondary Care Minister, Karin Smyth spoke about how the scheme which allows family doctors to seek advice from specialists before referring patients will be expanded with the support of an £80 million funding package.
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The family of a man who committed murder during an escape from a secure mental health unit have told Sky News they were "failed" by the trust that was meant to.. Sky News
Pressure is mounting on the Government after over 100 women came forward to ITV News, believing they were exposed to Diethylstilbestrol, a controversial drug linked to cancer. Prescribed on the NHS for decades to prevent miscarriage, the drug's risks were known but not acted upon. Following recent reports, the chair of the Health Select Committee urged the Government to take further action to support affected families. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock says he's 'very concerned' following an investigation that linked a pregnancy drug, prescribed to 300,000 women over nearly four decades on the NHS, to cancer and other serious health issues.
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he families of the victims of the Nottingham attacks say those responsible for failings in Valdo Calocane’s care have "blood on their hands".