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Yet another unregistered individual has been prosecuted for providing an illegal teeth whitening service without the proper qualifications, training and registration.
A national patient survey, published by the Quality Care Commission, exposes Medway’s A&E department as being rated as the second worst in the country. The A&E survey is the fifth of its kind produced by the CQC and it highlights Medway hospital’s troubled reputation.
Ambulance crews were called to attend a two car smash were by one driver had sustained facial injuries and the other driver was trapped in her car with serious injuries.
A woman has successfully sued her dentist for £11,500 after she claimed his misdiagnosis led to her suffering a facial scar.
Violent assault on our streets, after pub closing time, is on the rise. Alcohol induced bar fights can spark up at any moment but the effects can last a life time as was shown recently when a man was imprisoned for causing grievous bodily harm with one punch.
Figures recently released reveal that the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General hospitals received a record number of clinical negligence complaints. In total, 98 claims were made in 2013/14 resulting in £7.3million in compensation payouts.
A young woman, only 23 years of age, has died of viral acute myocarditus, which is a rare condition causing the heart to inflame and beat irregularly. Such an unusual cause of death for someone her age and lifestyle has led to an investigation into how she may have contracted the blood borne disease.
There is an increasing trend in couples divorcing later in life who are either retired or close to retirement. Studies by the International Longevity Centre discovered that based on current trends, divorce amongst people aged 60+ will increase by more than 40% in the next 30 years.
A man has been successful in his compensation claim following a boating accident when he was 13 years old.
Colchester Hospital has declared a “Major incident” following an investigation by the CQC.