M&S Chair: Self-Checkouts Fuel Shoplifting Rise
M&S chairman Archie Norman warns self-checkouts contribute to shoplifting by severing the human link. He calls for easier tech and police action against organised crime.
Category : Hospitals
Mother of Baby Who Died After Home Birth Was ‘Failed by NHS’
An inquest heard that a mother was not warned of home birth risks before her baby died a week after delivery. The coroner cited failures to manage risk factors.
Passport Office Advises Passport Cancellation After Data Breach
Eurail data breach affects 300,000; UK Passport Office advises cancelling passports to prevent fraud. Customers demand compensation.
Gran Dies After Hospital Fall and Infection in Birmingham
An 85-year-old grandmother from Erdington died from hospital-acquired pneumonia after falling in A&E and contracting Covid-19, an inquest heard. Her family had persuaded her to seek treatment for a foot problem.
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Stockport NHS Diagnostic Centre Honoured at HSJ Awards
A collaborative project between Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and partners to enhance diagnostic access in Stockport and Tameside has been highly commended at the national HSJ Independent Healthcare Providers Awards.
QE Hospital A&E Road Closure for Weekend Works
Mindelsohn Way at Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be shut from Friday evening until Sunday night, affecting access to A&E, Birmingham Women's Hospital, and Harborne Hospital. Diversions will be in place.
Hospital Charity Launches £2M Appeal for Children's Centre
East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity aims to raise £2 million to enhance a new purpose-built facility at Lister Hospital, creating a state-of-the-art centre for children's healthcare with play areas, family spaces, and advanced technology.
Ex-NHS Gynaecologist Under Police Probe Dies
Daniel Hay, a retired Midlands NHS gynaecologist being investigated for alleged non-consensual procedures, has died of natural causes. Police are reviewing the investigation's future.
Hospice Crisis: Urgent Funding Reforms Needed to Save Care
Two parliamentary reports warn the UK's hospice system is collapsing due to unsustainable funding, with over 10% of hospices cutting services and 60% considering reductions. Calls for national accountability and fair NHS contracts intensify.
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Birmingham Hospitals Get New Treatment Centres to End Corridor Care
Three major Birmingham hospitals are among ten nationwide receiving new urgent treatment centres aimed at eliminating the indignity of patients being treated in corridors.
Eamonn Holmes Hospitalized After Stroke, GB News Confirms
Veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke, GB News confirmed. The 66-year-old presenter fell ill last week and is responding well to treatment.
Hospitals Introduce Smoking Ban with Transition Period
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has implemented a smoke-free policy across its sites, but is taking a gentle approach to enforcement during a transition period, while still allowing vaping in designated areas.
Birmingham Hospital Pioneers Custom Hip Implant Surgery
A 77-year-old patient at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield has received a groundbreaking custom hip implant, marking a first for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust and offering new hope for complex cases.
England's Adult Hospices Face Financial Crisis, Need Urgent Aid
A new report warns that England's adult hospices require immediate Government intervention to survive a financial crisis, with rising costs threatening end-of-life care and forcing service cuts.
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Miracle Baby Thanks Leicester Surgeon After Historic Heart Surgery
Fleur, believed to be the UK's youngest open-heart surgery survivor at 28 days old, returned to Leicester Royal Infirmary with her family to thank the surgeon who saved her life, sharing their remarkable journey of medical breakthroughs and twin sister su
Parent Retreat Opens at Leicester Royal Infirmary Thanks to Mum
A new parent retreat room has opened on Ward 12 at Leicester Royal Infirmary, funded by Asiya Parekh's £10,000+ fundraising in memory of her son and father, providing a quiet sanctuary for families during long hospital stays.
NHS Midlands Issues Guidance Amid Six-Day Doctors' Strike
NHS Midlands has issued crucial advice for residents during a six-day strike by resident doctors, urging use of NHS 111 online for non-emergencies and emphasizing emergency protocols.
NHS Guidance for Patients During Six-Day Doctors' Strike
The NHS has issued essential guidance for patients with appointments or urgent medical needs during the ongoing six-day doctors' strike, which began on April 7 and runs until April 13.
Stockport NHS Catering Team Shortlisted for National Awards
The catering team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been nominated for two prestigious Hospital Catering Association awards, recognizing their excellence in providing high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors.
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Stockport NHS Trust Warns of Six-Day Junior Doctors' Strike
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust alerts the public to a six-day industrial action by junior doctors in early April 2026, urging use of alternative services and assuring emergency care will be protected.
Junior Doctors' Six-Day Strike to Proceed After Talks Fail
Tens of thousands of junior doctors in England will walk out for six days from April 7 after last-minute negotiations with the government broke down, disrupting NHS services nationwide.
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized During Broadway Performance
Rap star Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to a New York hospital after falling 'very ill' during a performance of Moulin Rouge on Broadway, with her condition currently being evaluated.
NHS Boss 'Really Worried' About Medicine Stock Issues
Sir Jim Mackey, NHS England chief executive, reveals serious concerns about medicine supply chains during a radio interview, highlighting limited stockpiles and global market pressures.
Birmingham A&E Waiting Times Soar to Over 6.5 Hours
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports A&E waiting times increased to 407 minutes in January, with performance targets missed as winter demand pressures emergency departments.
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Family's Heartbreak After Son Dies in Hospital Biopsy Error
A Wolverhampton couple lost their three-year-old son after a trainee doctor accidentally pierced his artery during a routine biopsy at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The hospital trust has admitted liability and issued an apology.
Birmingham A&E Wait Times Rise as Demand Surges
Patients in Birmingham hospitals are facing longer emergency department waits, with performance targets deteriorating and average times increasing significantly during winter pressures.
NHS Pauses Botox for Rare Digestive Condition, Patient Despair
A 44-year-old woman from Wolverhampton expresses devastation as University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust pauses Botox treatment for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, a rare and painful digestive disorder.
Birmingham Hospital Budgets £21m Worse Off Than Expected
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust faces a £27.2 million deficit, driven by soaring wage bills and strike action costs, despite implementing £108 million in budget cuts.
Birmingham Hospital Pauses Botox for Digestive Disorder
University Hospitals Birmingham has paused Botox injections for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction while developing a research study. Patients describe the move as devastating.
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Birmingham Hospitals Reduce Ambulance Handover Delays
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports significant progress in reducing ambulance handover times, with 80% of patients now transferred within 45 minutes at emergency departments.
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