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- Council & Politics · Barnet
Barnet Council records 11 complaints on cosmetic procedures
Barnet Council received 11 complaints regarding non-surgical cosmetic procedures between January 2021 and May 2026, placing it third among London boroughs. These complaints covered issues from alleged injury to hospital treatment, highlighting a need for clearer industry regulation.
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Patients face delayed diagnoses as NHS advice system draws criticism
The NHS Advice and Guidance scheme, intended to cut elective referrals, is under scrutiny after the Health Services Safety Investigations Body reported near‑miss incidents and delayed diagnoses. GPs receive a £20 payment for each request, and the UK ranks 16th for doctors and nurses in OECD comparisons.
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WorldNorth London NHS Trust Admits Flawed Records After Patient Death Inquest
North London NHS Foundation Trust has overhauled its observation policies after an inquest revealed a worker falsified records for Najib Naagi, who died in January 2025. The trust admitted systemic flaws in record-keeping and issued formal warnings to staff involved.
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WorldCharing Cross Hospital patient suffered incorrect invasive line insertion
A patient at Charing Cross Hospital underwent an operation in May where an invasive line was incorrectly inserted. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has apologised for the error and introduced new safeguards following the incident, which was flagged as a never event.
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WorldOxevision Tech Lacks Strong Safety Evidence
An inquiry into over 2,000 mental health patient deaths in Essex has heard that independent evidence for the safety improvements of Oxevision technology is lacking. Experts reviewed studies used to justify its introduction, finding them insufficient.
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WorldCoroner Warns of Hepatitis B Guidance Gaps
Tung Tran, 41, died from acute liver failure and sepsis after his medication to prevent a hepatitis B re-emergence was discontinued. An assistant coroner has issued a report highlighting a lack of guidance for monitoring such patients.
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