This baby loss awareness week we would like to take a moment to recognise the importance of support for the siblings in families who have experienced the loss of a much-loved and longed for baby.

An investigation has revealed that serious failings by a heart surgeon at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle contributed to the deaths of seven patients and left another with significant harm.

October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day - a time to celebrate and raise awareness of those living with cerebral palsy, while also highlighting the nature of the condition.

A new report has found that women treated by former NHS gynaecologist Daniel Hay at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) were subjected to substandard and unsafe care that caused lasting harm.

In September 2025, NHS England launched a new patient safety guideline called Jess’s Rule, designed to help catch serious illnesses such as cancer sooner and reduce the risk of misdiagnosis.

A recent BBC article has highlighted concerns raised by the Royal College of Radiologists about the postcode lottery associated with cancer treatment.

Martha Mills was just 13 years old when she tragically died of sepsis in 2021. She had been admitted to King’s College Hospital, London, with a pancreatic injury after falling from her bike. Despite her parents repeatedly raising concerns about her deteriorating condition, they were reassured by doctors that it was a normal infection. Their requests for Martha to be transferred to intensive care were ignored.

An amputation is a life-changing event. It affects every aspect of a person’s life - mentally, physically and emotionally. For those affected, the trauma is lifelong and concerns about whether a procedure was necessary can cause further distress. Recent news surrounding Neil Hopper, a former consultant vascular surgeon, has understandably raised serious questions among patients and the wider public.