The revelation that five ‘never events’ occurred within just five months at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust has raised significant concern about patient safety standards across the region.

A recent BBC investigation has revealed that nearly all NHS Trusts in England are failing to meet national waiting time targets for cancer treatment. With only three out of 121 Trusts treating patients within the 62-day target, the figures paint a deeply concerning picture of delays that could cost lives.

As expert solicitors supporting clients every day with their claims for medical negligence, we often hear people say that they wish they could have chosen another surgeon or even a different hospital. But what so many people don’t realise is that every patient has the right to choose where and from whom they receive their treatment.

A new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has once again raised serious concerns about maternity care at both Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital, Burton.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) has been named among 12 trusts in England whose maternity services will be examined as part of a new national review into maternity and neonatal care, announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

When a child suffers a brain injury, most discussions naturally focus on the timing of delivery, imaging results, or potential delays in diagnosis. Yet behind many of these cases lies a quieter, often overlooked factor: nutrition.

At a time when patient safety initiatives such as Martha’s Rule and Jess’ Rule are being introduced, and maternity care across 12 hospital trusts is under review as part of a rapid national investigation into maternity and neonatal services, the Government has published new NHS league tables.

Switalskis urges regulator to take action following patient distress and safety failures.