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Baby P Doctor Suing the NHS
Sep 20th
It is reported today that the doctor who raised concerns about the clinic where Baby P was seen just days before his death is suing the NHS.
The BBC says on it’s web site: “Consultant paediatrician Dr Kim Holt is seeking £100,000 from her employer Great Ormond Street Hospital.
“She was signed off with stress months after filing a complaint in 2006 and claims she has been prevented from returning to her original post.
“She claims Baby P’s life could have been saved if changes had been made.”
The report goes on to say “A statement from the hospital confirmed the trust had received a solicitors letter but said it would not discuss ‘possible future litigation’.
“It said following the issues raised by Dr Holt an external independent investigation by NHS London concluded that her concerns were taken seriously.
It also found that she was not targeted for raising those concerns.”
The full article is here
Jamie Oliver to Save the NHS
Sep 18th
Jamie Oliver, writing in the Guardian, suggests that we could save the NHS money if we leaned to cook.
He writes about a place he set up in Rotherham: “Last year, it taught 6,500 people to cook using fresh ingredients. Classes are booked out months in advance, and when the centre advertised summer classes for kids, the places were filled within 24 hours. This is not just successful, it’s a fantastic community resource. Of the 6,500 people taught last year, almost all will have a story to tell about how it changed their lives, taught them to think about the food they eat, helped them lose weight, save money and gain confidence.”
The article is here
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