Surgeon who failed to meet private practice standards works at NHS

Surgeon who failed to meet private practice standards works at NHS

By Lee Peart 11 July 2025

A surgeon who has been withdrawn from practicing at a private healthcare provider is employed by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Government to align with European specifications on high-risk IVD devices

By Liz Wells 10 July 2025

The Government has unveiled its intention to amend the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 for Great Britain to incorporate EU Common Specifications for high-risk in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices and...

Solicitor welcomes Infected Blood Inquiry report recommendations

By Lee Peart 10 July 2025

The recommendations of a report on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme have been welcomed by a solicitor representing over 500 people infected and affected by the scandal.

Review to determine whether misreported MRI scans contributed to deaths

By Lee Peart 08 July 2025

A review has begun into whether misreported MRI scans contributed to the deaths of 101 patients.

CQC confirms scrapping of overall trust ratings

By Lee Peart 27 June 2025

The CQC has confirmed that overall trust ratings have been scrapped under a new inspection framework.

Trust celebrates good rating for critical care services

By Lee Peart 25 June 2025

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) has celebrated being rated good for critical care services at Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital Burton.

Trust celebrates double CQC upgrade

By Lee Peart 24 June 2025

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been upgraded by the CQC for both urgent and emergency care, and medical care.

BREAKING NEWS: Assisted dying in England and Wales moves closer

By Liz Wells 20 June 2025

MPs have again voted in favour of The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Commons.

MPs to vote on Assisted Dying Bill

By Lee Peart 20 June 2025

MPs will today vote on the final stage of The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Commons.

Police begin staff interviews in maternity services investigation

By Lee Peart 19 June 2025

West Mercia Police is to begin interviews of current and former staff as part of an investigation into maternity services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion

By Lee Peart 18 June 2025

A vote to decriminalise abortion was passed by a landslide in the House of Commons yesterday.