Patient Sues NHS Over Eight Years of Unnecessary Chemotherapy Leading to Irreversible Brain Damage Friday, January 30, 2026 chemotherapy braintumour nhs negligence temozolomide legalaction neurooncology patientcare braininjury medicalerror David Bown, a 41-year-old IT systems manager from Atherstone, is suing the NHS after suffering irreversible brain damage caused by prolonged chemotherapy treatment. Originally diagnosed with a low-grade brain tumour, David … Read More
Resident Doctors’ Strike Drives £6 Million Rise in Staff Costs at Birmingham Hospitals Friday, January 30, 2026 strike finance birmingham doctors paydispute hospital staffing costs uhb nhs Hospitals in Birmingham and Solihull faced an additional £6 million in staffing expenses due to strike action by resident doctors in late 2025. This surge in costs contributed to a widening budget deficit at the University … Read More
Birmingham Hospital Trust Implements Safety Reforms Following Pregnant Mother's Tragic Death Thursday, January 29, 2026 birmingham nhs maternity patientsafety hospital inquest healthcare trust obstruction mortality University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has announced the implementation of significant safety improvements following the tragic death of Tammy Mackenzie at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham. Tammy Mackenzie, 41, … Read More
Full investigation launched at Birmingham's QE Hospital following death of beloved staff member Monday, January 19, 2026 hospital investigation communication brainaneurysm nhs death birmingham trust healthcare inquest A devoted father and committed hospital worker, Craig Green, tragically passed away after critical failings and missed opportunities within the very hospital where he was employed. The 39-year-old catering assistant at Queen … Read More
NHS Birmingham Faces Budget Shortfall Amid Rising Deficits Saturday, January 17, 2026 nhs birmingham deficit budget finance healthcare efficiency trusts overspend recovery NHS Birmingham is confronting a significant financial challenge, with increasing deficits threatening its ability to break even by the end of the fiscal year. The joint NHS Birmingham and Solihull and NHS Black Country … Read More
BBC The Apprentice Star Dr Asif Munaf Struck Off Medical Register Over Offensive Social Media Posts Wednesday, January 14, 2026 apprentice medicine disciplinary socialmedia misconduct antisemitism sexism medicalregulation nhs tribunal Dr Asif Munaf, a former contestant on BBC’s The Apprentice 2024 series, has been struck off the medical register following a series of seriously offensive social media posts. Registered under his full name Mohammed Asif … Read More