The Quittance blog - Page 7

Updated: June 30, 2021

A report has found that the trust could not demonstrate a comprehensive systematic approach to learning from the deaths.

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Updated: November 29, 2022

A recent survey showed that many staff returning to work after a brain injury felt there was a lack of support and understanding from their employers.

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Updated: September 15, 2022

Chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to ban general damages for certain types of soft tissue injury claim, including whiplash claims.

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Updated: November 11, 2022

The Occupiers' Lliability Act means that shops have a duty of care to customers. If you are injured on Black Friday you may be entitled to compensation.

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Updated: November 17, 2022

A number of breast cancer patients of a surgeon suspended from the General Medical Council are experiencing lengthy delays in compensation payments.

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Updated: September 14, 2022

An estimated 280,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed per year. This Summer, NHS England pledged to create a target for diagnosis within 4 weeks following urgent referral from a GP.

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Updated: September 27, 2024

Care Quality Commission (CQC) highlights significant safety failings across NHS and care services in the UK, with hospitals branded the greatest concern.

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Updated: January 10, 2023

Nitrogen dioxide discharged by diesel engines contributed to an estimated 23,500 air pollution-related deaths according to recent data.

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Updated: January 10, 2023

An investigation has been launched into the safety of an anti-malaria drug prescribed to military personnel.

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Updated: January 10, 2023

Addenbrooke's is the latest hospital to be placed on special measures since the Mid Staffs scandal in 2013.

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