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Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board Faces Final Warning After Nine Years in Special Measures

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales' largest, remains under special measures after nine years due to care and leadership concerns. The Welsh government is increasing oversight with an expert panel reviewing progress by October.

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Health Leaders Urged to Be More 'Curious' About Hospital Issues, Says Nesbitt

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt calls on Northern Ireland's health leaders to be more vigilant in hospitals following inquiries revealing systemic failures and patient harm.

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Review Finds Widespread Racism in Sandwell and West Birmingham Maternity Care

A review found widespread racism and discrimination in maternity care at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, with families and staff reporting varied care based on ethnicity. The trust apologizes and new reforms are underway.

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Bereaved Mother Calls for Deeper Maternity Services Review in Bradford

A Bradford woman whose daughter was stillborn urges a deeper maternity services review after an investigation revealed gaps between intended and actual care at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Opportunity to Reform Northern Ireland's Maternity Services Overlooked, Says Review Author

Prof Mary Renfrew highlights a missed opportunity to reform Northern Ireland's maternity services, urging urgent transformation and full implementation of her October 2024 review recommendations.

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Small Knitted Hearts Provide Comfort During Terminal Cancer Care at Bury Hospice

Billy Hall's final months with terminal cancer were made bearable by Bury Hospice's care, highlighted by a small gesture of red knitted hearts that brought comfort to him and his family.

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Boy Who Lost Both Legs Honored as a 'Superhero' for His Courage

Four-year-old Dáibhin, who lost both legs due to sepsis, is celebrated as a superhero for his resilience and positivity at school and home.

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Dáibhin McConnell-Mailey, a four-year-old boy with short, blond hair, smiles at the camera while sitting on an inflatable red slide. He is wearing a grey and red superhero costume.

Inquiry Calls for Urgent NHS Maternity System Overhaul Amid Safety Concerns

A national inquiry led by Baroness Valerie Amos has called for urgent reforms to the NHS maternity system in England, highlighting racism, poor care, and systemic failings. The government plans to implement changes and invest £41m to improve safety.

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Baroness Amos said maternity services in England were "not set up to deliver consistently safe, high-quality and compassionate care".

Child Allowed to Collect Medication for Patient at Aberdeen Psychiatric Hospital

A 15-year-old relative was allowed to collect lithium and diazepam medication for a patient at Aberdeen's Royal Cornhill Hospital without ID checks. NHS Grampian launched an urgent review and is taking steps to improve medication collection protocols.

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Teen with Rare Skull Condition Undergoes 44 Surgeries, Now Training as Doctor

Thomas Pearce, who has Pfeiffer Syndrome and underwent 44 surgeries, overcame bullying and health challenges to study medicine at Cardiff University.

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Resident Doctors in England Approve Pay Deal, Ending Three Years of Strikes

Resident doctors in England have accepted a government pay deal, ending three years of strikes. The agreement includes pay rises, more training jobs, and exam fee coverage.

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Resident doctors on strike hold placards outside St. Thomas's hospital in London

DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings in Kinshasa to Curb Ebola Spread

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in Kinshasa and nearby provinces to prevent Ebola spread amid political criticism and ongoing outbreak in eastern regions.

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A healthworker, wearing goggles and a mask, pulled down from her mouth, holds up a thermometer