Offensive Behaviour of Maternity Staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Today, the BBC has reported that midwives at a maternity unit in Nottingham, currently the subject of the largest ever maternity inquiry, used appallingly offensive terms to refer to patients. The acronym “FOH” was reportedly used to indicate which women they wanted to leave […]
Category Archives: NHS
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May
May
Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness May is both Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month and serves as a timely reminder, as the weather becomes warmer, to cover up in the sun and use sun protection cream to help reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. There are different types of skin cancer, with the most […]
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May
May
Deaf Awareness Week and Gentamicin-Induced Hearing Loss As Deaf Awareness Week 2026 has just passed, it remains an important opportunity to continue conversations about inclusion, communication access, and hearing health. The annual awareness campaign celebrates British deaf culture, community and history, while also encouraging greater understanding of hearing loss and the importance of early support. […]
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Apr
Apr
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month April marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of one of the most common cancers in the UK. Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. Whilst most diagnoses occur in people over the age of 60, it has become increasingly more common in […]
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Mar
Mar
Brain Tumour Awareness Month – March 2026 As we approach the end of Brain Tumour Awareness Month, it is important to reflect on a condition that affects thousands of people across the UK and remains widely misunderstood. Brain tumour awareness is a subject that is close to my heart. Each month, more than 1,000 people […]
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Mar
Mar
New Referral Service – ‘Advice and Guidance’ The British Medical Journal (BMJ) has reported that patients may be at risk as a result of NHS England’s new “advice and guidance” referral rules, which come into force on 1 April 2026. According to the NHS England website, NHS Advice and Guidance is defined as: How the […]
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Mar
Mar
Failures in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Breast Cancer Service Breast cancer services at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have come under scrutiny following an independent review that identified significant failings in patient care over a number of years. The failures identified were systemic, with weaknesses across governance, leadership, culture, and […]
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Mar
Mar
Endometriosis Awareness Month – March 2026 March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month – a time to shine a light on a condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women, yet is still widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. It is estimated that around half of the UK population are unaware of this life-changing condition. On average, there […]
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Mar
Mar
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month March marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a vital opportunity to raise awareness about a disease that is often referred to as the “silent killer.” At Phoenix Legal Solicitors, we regularly support individuals and families affected by delayed or missed diagnoses of ovarian cancer. Early detection significantly improves outcomes. Yet too many […]
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Mar
Mar
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2026 March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, with National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day falling on 25 March 2026. Cerebral Palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. It is usually caused by an injury to the brain that occurs before, during or soon after […]