The number of incidents reported to the National Patient Safety Agency relating to maternity care has increased, newly released figures show.
In 2005 there were 35,428 incidents reported, in 2006 there were 54,775 and in 2007 there were 70,108.
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The Care Quality Commission has observed improvements to culture at an accident and emergency department at the centre of a major bullying scandal.
A culture which saw health and care leaders in Lancashire “take pleasure” in difficulties experienced by their peers had “a direct impact on front line service delivery” and may have contributed to service users attempting suicide, a review has concluded.
A number of teaching trusts are “not putting enough priority” on tackling poor emergency waiting times performance, a major review due later this year will indicate.
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