By March 2028, NHS England will expand Martha’s Rule to all hospital A&E departments and waiting rooms, giving patients and families 24/7 access to an independent, rapid clinical review if they feel a patient’s condition is worsening and their concerns are being ignored. Under the newly expanded initiative, patients, families, and NHS staff in allContinue reading “Martha’s Rule: Speak Up, Save Lives”
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A Hospital Writes Off £250 Million In Foreign Debt
Cash-strapped hospitals have written off £256.4 million owed by foreign patients because they forgot to check that they were properly entitled to free NHS treatment. An investigation by The Mail on Sunday reveals escalating deficits from health tourists – who have had everything from spinal surgery to heart care and cancer treatment – is creating a growing black holeContinue reading “A Hospital Writes Off £250 Million In Foreign Debt”
