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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

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

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

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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

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

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

Father-of-seven died after doctors failed to disclose prognosis

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‘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

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.

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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)

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

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

Patients dying of sepsis because medics too slow to spot it, warns NHS watchdog

Recognition remains an ‘urgent safety risk’ and relatives’ concerns are too often ignored, says Health Services Safety Investigations Body

The Guardian - UK

My father died in a care home and all I got was denials and excuses

Letters: Readers on how care homes and regulatory bodies have failed their families, in response to an article on The Firs in Nottinghamshire, which was closed by the Care Quality Commission

The Guardian - UK

‘Waspi’ women warned over fake compensation websites

Sites ask for personal details for claims to process payouts that do not exist as government has ruled them out

The Independent UK

Patients dying unnecessarily because of NHS scan failures, Health Ombudsman says

In cases referred to the PHSO, the NHS trusts involved have often failed to acknowledge or identify their mistakes.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour refuse to sign cross-party call for Waspi compensation

CROSS-PARTY MSPs have sent a joint letter to Keir Starmer calling for compensation for Waspi women – but Scottish Labour declined to sign ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MP urges colleagues to back Waspi compensation vote

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has called on his colleagues to “do the right thing” and back the SNP’s bid to force the UK Government to compensate…

The National (Scotland)

A political expert explains how Anas Sarwar should handle today's Waspi vote

ANAS Sarwar needs to be “humble and honest enough” to admit he is not in control of Scottish Labour MPs ahead of a crunch vote on Waspi…

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