ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, watchdog warns Children and adults with ADHD and autism face ‘long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care’ The Independent UK · Aug 25
Dying patients face ‘avoidable distress’ due to poor communication from professionals – report Patients and their families are being let down by poor communication at the end of their lives, report warns The Independent UK · Jul 6
Poor communication for dying patients causing ‘avoidable distress’ An ombudsman has warned breakdowns in communication can impact the immediate care of a patient and lead to ‘severe consequences’ for their families. The Independent UK · Jul 6
Andy Burnham backtracks on paying compensation to Waspi women He earlier said they ‘deserve some recompense’, but has now rowed back on that position The Independent UK · Jun 11
Knife attack could have been prevented with better mental health care, report finds IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 30
Man stabbed innocent victim after receiving ‘poor mental health care’, investigation finds The PHSO said there were a “series” of failings in the 12 months running up to the incident in November 2020 The Independent UK · Apr 29
Teenager asked by NHS staff to tell his deaf mother her father was dying, damning report finds The ombudsman has raised its concerns about access to BSL interpreters with NHS England The Independent UK · Feb 12
Voices: Yet another stinging betrayal for the Waspi women THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In U-turn after U-turn, Labour’s dizzying inconstancy shows a staggering disregard for millions of women who are owed what they have worked for all their lives The Independent UK · Jan 29
Hospital trust slammed by watchdog after woman dies while waiting almost three months for cancer treatment Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust figures show that at the end of August, 664 patients were waiting longer than 62 days to confirm a cancer diagnosis, or rule it out, and begin treatment The Independent UK · Jan 14
How ‘delay after delay’ at Essex hospital led to early death of cancer patient The retired history teacher from Chelmsford passed away in 2023 The Independent UK · Jan 14
Disabled father died from sepsis after pleas ‘dismissed’ by hospital staff The father of two died after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics in hospital The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
WASPI Campaign Secures DWP Reconsideration Deal: Compensation Decision by February 2026 The DWP has agreed to reconsider compensation for millions of WASPI women following a legal settlement, with a fresh decision expected by February 2026. International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2025
Father-of-seven died after doctors failed to disclose prognosis IN FULL The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025 Doctors failed to tell father-of-seven he was terminally ill, probe finds William Chapman only discovered he had deadly pulmonary fibrosis during a conversation with his GP.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 ‘Doctors said my dad would be ok after getting Covid. It turned out his illness was terminal’ Father-of seven William Chapman only discovered he had deadly pulmonary fibrosis when his GP – who thought he already knew his prognosis – mentioned it during a phone call
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 What compensation could Waspi women be entitled to and why is it controversial? New evidence has come to light, the work and pensions secretary says
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025 UK to reconsider decision to deny Waspi women pension payouts Millions born in 1950s lost out because of government failings over changes to state retirement age, campaigners say
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 Windrush officials must improve after neglecting dying woman’s claim, says ombudsman Scheme ordered to pay £25,000 to Caroline Tobierre’s family who were ‘consumed’ by battle for compensation at end of her life
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Windrush scheme failings ’caused woman to miss time with mother before death’ It comes after a 2024 PHSO report highlighted that the scheme was making wrong decisions and withholding payments in some cases.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025 MPs receive reports on Charity Commission’s failings in sexual abuse probes The Charity Commission was told to review its handling of cases, risk assessment guidance and communication.
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025 Charity watchdog launched legal action to stop MPs seeing sexual abuse report A Charity Commission investigation into sexual abuse complaints at charities is set to be presented to MPs next week.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2025 Poll shows collapse in support for Labour from Waspi women WASPI women have said they feel "totally abandoned" by the UK Government, with a new poll showing almost nine in 10 think Labour have…
International Business Times UK · Aug 13, 2025 WASPI Women Latest Update: Government Still Thinks It's Too Costly To Compensate Group - Can They Still Win This? WASPI women challenge Labour's refusal of £10.5bn pension compensation in High Court, citing DWP maladministration. Can they force a U-turn?
International Business Times UK · Jul 4, 2025 WASPI Women Secure £2,950 Payouts: Historic Compensation Scheme Rolls Out in 2025 Millions of 1950s-born women will receive £2,950 compensation for pension age mishandling. Check eligibility and share your story