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Ruth Clegg
Verified
Senior Producer, BBC
Manchester
Beats
issues facing minority communities, sex social media, entertainment LGBTQ culture, activismLGBTQ issues
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Content
By Ruth Clegg, Ian Shoesmith| Yahoo Verified A man whose wife died after a drain was mistakenly left in her abdomen for 21 hours has condemned the increased use of physician associates (PAs) within the National Health Service. Susan Pollitt's inquest concluded her death at Royal Oldham Hospital in July 2023 had been caused by an "unnecessary medical procedure contributed to by neglect".
By Katie McEvinney, Ruth Clegg, Josephine Casserly, Josephine CasserlyBbc Panorama| BBC Verified England’s health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is looking into “information of concern” at clinics run by one of TV’s best-known menopause doctors. Dr Louise Newson has also lost her British Menopause Society accreditation, over the prescribing of high doses of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), BBC Panorama has learned. More than a dozen patients from her privately-run clinics, Newson Health, told the BBC they had experienced complications.
By Ruth Clegg, Ian Shoesmith| Yahoo Verified A man whose wife died after a drain was mistakenly left in her abdomen for 21 hours has condemned the increased use of physician associates (PAs) within the National Health Service. Susan Pollitt's inquest concluded her death at Royal Oldham Hospital in July 2023 had been caused by an "unnecessary medical procedure contributed to by neglect".
Company Info
BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
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Founded: 1922