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Early release of mental health patients in England presents suicide risk, report finds

Ombudsman identifies care failings and calls for reform bill to make system ‘fit for 21st century’

The Guardian - UK

'Fit and healthy' postman, 46, died after London doctors failed to spot blood clot

Family pays tribute to 'kind' man who died following surgery at Queen's Hospital in Romford

Evening Standard

NHS ombudsman warns Sciensus that patients ‘should not be ignored’

Exclusive: boss of courier given 28 days to improve complaints system after reports of vital drugs being delayed or missed

The Guardian - UK

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GP mistakes led to patient suffering a stroke and going blind

Patient went blind for eight weeks after ‘administrative error’ by GP meant he did not get urgent MRI scan

Evening Standard

NHS trust issues apology after culture report highlights bullying concerns

More than half of employees surveyed online said they had felt bullied or harassed in the workplace at the University Hospitals Birmingham trust.

The Independent UK

Foreign Office apologises to academic for failing to spot torture signs

Matthew Hedges was detained in Abu Dhabi between May and November 2018, after being accused of working for MI6.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer urged to clarify position on compensating WASPI women

KEIR Starmer is being urged to confirm whether he is still committed to compensating WASPI women if he get become prime minister.

The National (Scotland)

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Pensioner died with operable brain tumour after scans ‘not properly monitored’

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) found that May Ashford, who died aged 71 in 2015, was not offered surgery until it was too late.

The Independent UK

British academic asks Foreign Office for formal apology over failure to spot torture during his detention in UAE

Foreign Office failed to notice signs of torture and provide help to UK academic, watchdog finds

The Independent UK

Academic urges Foreign Office apology over failure to spot signs of torture

A watchdog concluded the UK Government failed to follow its own guidance on detecting potential torture and mistreatment of British nationals.

The Independent UK

Grandad died after hospital medics failed to spot stroke symptoms

‘The whole experience with the hospital has been absolutely dreadful’ says Sandra Harding, wife of David who died in 2019

The Independent UK

New calls for WASPI women to receive ‘fair and fast’ compensation due to State Pension age changes

Over 50 cross-party MPs recently wrote to the Ombudsman demanding a fair and prompt investigation.

Daily Record

Watchdog raps Bristol hospital bosses for failing to let woman know her mum was dying

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust says it has learned lessons from four cases partly upheld by ombudsman

Bristol Post

'Doctor missed red flag colon cancer symptom - instead suggesting I was anorexic and in denial'

Charlie Puplett raised concerns about her weightloss but says doctors 'fobbed her off'

Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

Watchdog repeatedly told about private NHS medicines courier

Exclusive: Ombudsman has received 18 official requests to examine grievances against Sciensus since August last year

The National (Scotland)

Scottish campaigners thank public after key win for WASPI group

HELENSBURGH campaigners fighting against moves to change the state pension age for women have thanked the public for their support after more than…

The Independent UK

MPs criticise NHS ombudsman for not investigating ‘less serious’ complaints

The approach by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman was not an ‘appropriate long-term solution’, a select committee said.

Daily Mirror

'Toxic' hospital compared to the 'mafia' slammed for failing to cooperate with review

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), which is one of England's biggest hospital trusts, has already come under scrutiny after allegations that doctors were threatened for raising safety concerns

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The Independent UK

‘Real concerns’ over investigation into patient safety and bullying culture at NHS Trust

The Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman said it had received more complaints about the trust in the past three years than any other.

The Independent UK

NHS review into scandal-hit hospital condemned by watchdog

Robert Behrens says University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation Trust had shown “no evidence” of a willingness to learn from past failings

Daily Record

DWP rejects call for interim compensation payment for 3.8m older women affected by retirement age

WASPI women across the UK born on or after April 6, 1950, are still waiting on compensation.

Evening Standard

Whipps Cross: Man dies days before his wedding after multiple failings at London hospital

Andy Shewan died ‘in pain and on his own’ at Whipps Cross hospital days before he was set to marry his fiancee June

The Independent UK

Hospital failings led to man’s death days before his wedding

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman said Andy Shewan’s death at Whipps Cross Hospital was ‘avoidable’.

Daily Record

Calls for ‘fair and swift’ State Pension compensation for 3.8m women affected by DWP retirement age change

The DWP also said it would be ‘inappropriate’ to meet with a delegation from the WASPI campaign to discuss a way forward.

Wales Online

Widow slams £100 'insult' after husband died of cancer without ever seeing original scan

Roy Allen died just three days after finally being told he had terminal cancer

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