Dad Dies After 34-Hour Wait for Antibiotics in Midlands Hospital Wednesday, December 17, 2025 sepsis antibiotics healthcare neglect alexanderdisease patientcare hospital communication nhs patientrights A 45-year-old father of two tragically died from sepsis after waiting 34 hours for intravenous antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire. The disabled man, who suffered from the rare neurological condition … Read More
Closure Order Upheld for Bilston Children's Home Following Council Enforcement Wednesday, December 17, 2025 children care healthcare enforcement planning dudley bilston inspection noise community A Dudley Council enforcement notice ordering a children’s home in Bilston to stop operating has been upheld following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The property, a two-story semi-detached house on Maslin Drive, had … Read More
Mum Faces Cancer 'Double Jeopardy' as NHS Denies Second Stem Cell Transplant Tuesday, December 16, 2025 leukaemia nhs stemcelltransplant cancer policy healthcare aml patientadvocacy privatehealthcare survival Ruth Wake, a 57-year-old mother from Staffordshire, is battling leukaemia and facing a harrowing reality after the NHS refused to approve a second stem cell transplant due to an “outdated” rule known as the … Read More
New Qualifications Aim to Bridge Huge Future Skills Gap in MedTech Sector Monday, December 15, 2025 medtech skills qualifications workforce westmidlands training technology healthcare innovation education To tackle a projected shortfall of 145,000 skilled workers in the medical technology sector, innovative qualifications have been introduced in the West Midlands. These Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to … Read More
Beware of Scams During Digital Switchover Targeting Bank Details Friday, December 12, 2025 digital switchover scams bankdetails telecommunications vulnerability fraud telephony security healthcare As the UK transitions from analogue to digital landline technology, scammers are exploiting the change to trick vulnerable individuals into revealing their bank details. The Local Government Association has raised concerns … Read More
Birmingham Leads England in Hospitalisations Amid Unprecedented 'Super-Flu' Surge Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham flu hospitals nhs superflu england healthcare vaccination staffing crisis Birmingham has emerged as the hardest-hit area in England during this intense flu season, with the NHS reporting unprecedented hospital admission rates due to the so-called ‘super-flu.’ Last week, hospitals across … Read More