In March 2022, John Wright, an 81-year-old from Ipswich, was diagnosed with asbestosis several months before his death. During his tenure as a labourer and builder, John reportedly encountered potential exposure to asbestos. The mineral was frequently employed in fireproofing and

Background  With mining investments in South Africa and factories based in the UK, Cape Intermediate emerged as one of the largest asbestos companies in the world. Formerly known as Cape PLC, they extensively utilised asbestos

A ‘never event’ incident occurred during an operation procedure when a tool broke off inside a patient at Shropshire Hospital. The issue went unnoticed due to the hospital staff’s failure to adhere to the facility’s

The response of hospital bosses to an inspection report that downgraded maternity services has left a health campaigner feeling “astonished and dismayed,” as reported by the Express & Star. “The regulatory body issued a cautionary

Residents from an estate in Oxfordshire are seriously concerned about their health due to the failure of their housing association to adequately maintain their properties. Two tenants, who currently reside in properties owned and managed by Sanctuary Housing, have come forward

The family of an 86 year-old, Derek Watkins, seeks answers after a prolonged exposure to asbestos through his work.  The father of three, residing in South Wigston, was employed at Oakland Elevators in Oadby from

The investigation into infant fatalities at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUHT)  is anticipated to reveal the most significant maternity controversy ever witnessed within the NHS, according to ITV News. Donna Ockenden, the leader of

An estimated 10,000 students and teachers in schools have lost their lives due to asbestos over the past four decades. The figures provided by the Joint Union Asbestos Committee reveal alarming statistics regarding the deaths

Emme and her mother Carly were forced to move out of their house in Swindon due to the damp issues they faced when renting their property from Stonewater Housing. Emme’s consultant, Dr Paul O’Keefe, wrote

Alexander Private Hospital has been deemed inadequate by The Care Quality Commission (CQC) for various reasons, including lack of cleanliness and the use of out-of-date products. The report by the CQC states that while they