Cancer is one of the most serious health challenges we are currently facing in the modern world. In the statistics provided by Cancer Research UK, about 360,000 people are diagnosed with cancer yearly in the UK.
Cancer is one of the most serious health challenges we are currently facing in the modern world. In the statistics provided by Cancer Research UK, about 360,000 people are diagnosed with cancer yearly in the UK.
The loss of a baby is unimaginable, yet sadly there are around 500 miscarriages a day in the UK.
The Government has recently responded to the independent review into East Kent Maternity services which was led by Dr Bill Kirkup in 2021.
Our colleague, Fay Russell, has represented another family at an Inquest this month relating to the death of their newborn son in January 2021.
The Nottingham University Hospital (NUH) Annual Public Review Meeting took place on 10 July 2023, which included Chairman, Nick Carver, Chief Executive, Anthony May and Donna Ockenden who is leading the maternity review.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), which regulates health services in England, has published a damning report regarding the standard of care at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, rating the maternity services as ‘inadequate’.
Whilst having a baby is an exciting time for most families, some births don’t always go to plan leading to complications that require neonatal intervention and care. It has been reported that there are 700,000 babies admitted to neonatal care each year.
As we reflect on Diabetes Awareness Week we take time to understand the importance of maintaining stability with glucose levels to prevent serious, life changing consequences.