Nine weeks after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, Michael Speak, 74, sadly passed away. His family has now reached out, appealing to his former colleagues for assistance in determining how he came into contact with asbestos.
As a result of medical negligence claims from July 2022 to July 2023, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (including Musgrove Hospital), paid out £13,511,879 – indicating that the trust holds the eighth position when compared to
A year after the launch of an independent review into maternity services, families are continuing to share stories of inadequate care. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been under investigation for a 10-year period during which
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
