INSANE: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Thursday briefing: Rachel Reeves cuts to balance the books – but at what cost?

In today’s newsletter: ​The chancellor insists on sticking to her fiscal rules, even as charities and her own backbenchers make the case for the burden to fall on the richest in society

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025

Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissioner

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

Martha’s Rule is ‘reducing harm’ as thousands seek second opinion, MPs told

The scheme was set up following the death Martha Mills.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Tuesday briefing: ‘There are massacres everywhere’: what has happened since Rafah was struck?

In today’s newsletter: World leaders condemn strike on refugee camp that killed at least 45 people. Who were the victims and how will the conflict unfold from here?

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024

Martha’s rule to be rolled out in 143 NHS hospitals in England

Initiative will enable urgent second opinion and review of care of patients whose condition is deteriorating

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024

What is sepsis, who is at risk and how can it be treated?

As Tory MP Craig Mackinlay reveals the amputation of his hands and feet after a sepsis diagnosis, we look at prevention and treatments

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024

Boy, 3, would have survived sepsis with quick hospital referral

Isaac Onyeka, from Loughton, became unresponsive at home after contracting a Strep A infection which led to sepsis

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024

NHS to roll out 'Martha's Rule' from April, giving patients and families the right to an urgent second opinion

The head of the NHS has announced plans to roll out a new system across England that will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion if their condition worsens

GoodToKnow · Feb 21, 2024

Martha’s Rule to be rolled out by NHS from April in boost to patients

Families to be given access to second medical opinion after teenager’s sepsis death

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024

‘Martha’s rule’ granting urgent second opinion to be adopted in 100 English hospitals

Initiative before national rollout will allow review of care for patients whose condition is deteriorating

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024