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December 1, 2020

Jury raises 11 concerns regarding death of woman with learning disabilities

The coroner refused to permit the jury to considerthat neglect contributed to Joanna Bailey's death.
April 7, 2020

Public satisfaction with the NHS rose sharply in 2019

The improvement is likely to be linked to high profile announcements of more funding for the service before and while the survey was carried out.
October 16, 2019

CQC warns of ‘perfect storm’ for users of mental health and learning disability services

People who need support from mental health, learning disability or autism services may be unable to access care at all.
October 11, 2019

Legal limbo is leaving patient care at risk, says RCN

The lack of watertight legal responsibilities for the supply and planning of the health and care workforce is fuelling the staffing crisis, says the Royal College of Nursing.
June 19, 2019

Inquest into death of Marcus McGuire highlights failings at HMP Birmingham

The family of a man who died in prison says he was criminalised for mental ill health, and throughout his life was failed by the systems in place to protect him.
May 10, 2019

Intolerable pressure and Brexit forcing nursing staff to leave, says RCN

The Royal College of Nursing says every country of the UK needs a strategy to recruit, train and retain a new generation of nurses, and have accountability set in law for the adequate supply of nursing staff, because there are not enough registered nurses in the UK to meet patient demand.
January 30, 2019

Report on the perceptions of children in custody

The Howard League for Penal Reform says it is shocking that the issue of safety is even a matter for discussion.
November 19, 2018

Dungavel House IRC found to provide high-quality care but to lack investment

Staff have an ingrained sense of repect and a committment to Scottish hospitality.
November 8, 2018

BMA analysis shows 'year-round crisis' in NHS England emergency care

The summer of 2018 delivered worse levels of care to patients than five out of eight recent winters.
September 28, 2018

HMP The Mount struggling with 'significant difficulties'

Inspectors found the prison was struggling to overcome significant difficulties, including high levels of and staff shortages.