Red weather warning issued for extreme heat and humidity
Serious NHS patient safety incidents up by 20% as government fails to settle industrial disputes
NHS patient safety incidents resulting in severe harm to patients or even death rose by over a fifth after NHS strikes began, new analysis of official figures reveals.
A total of 8,052 such incidents were recorded in England in the six months ending in May, up from 6,700 in the previous six months, the research found.
Yesterday, Keep Our NHS Public co-chairman and retired consultant paediatrician Dr John Puntis told the Morning Star: “Patient safety should be at the forefront of NHS priorities, but this depends on having the right number of well-trained and supported staff in post.
Similar stories
With 121,000 vacancies and 44.8% of staff feeling unwell from work stress, the NHS 10-year plan will not succeed unless the government takes immediate action to retain existing staff, writes ANNETTE MANSELL-GREEN
