Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules

The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS.

Woman’s leg amputated after botched knee op

The patient was the victim of a “life-changing error” when a drill slipped during surgery.

Woman’s leg amputated after botched knee op

The patient was the victim of a “life-changing error” when a drill slipped during surgery.

Woman’s leg amputated after botched knee op

The patient was the victim of a “life-changing error” when a drill slipped during surgery.

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That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi

Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special

Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide.

Scotland’s supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June

Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.

Scotland’s supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June

Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m

The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work.

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m

The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work.