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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Coroner finds Blackpool hospital neglect contributed to suicide of man who waited 22 hours for help

Jamie Pearson was admitted to Blackpool Victoria hospital's A&E department after taking an overdose of high-strength painkillers on 17 August 2024. An inquest heard that Pearson should have been seen within four hours by mental health specialists but was deemed low risk and was still waiting 22 hours later when he killed himself in a toilet. His mother, Julie Knowles, previously told the Guardian her son was badly failed and let down by health professionals.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Great Cable TV Garage Sale continues: Now Lifetime, A&E, and the History Channel are on the block

Comcast is looking to shed most of its cable TV channels, as is Warner Bros. Discovery, while A&E's owners are exploring potential buyers for their networks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Tens of thousands waited more than 24 hours for hospital beds in A&E last year

Patients aged 65+ represent 70% of cases waiting over 24 hours for a bed, highlighting a significant crisis in the NHS.
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