Land's End to John O'Groats for Gary Barlow and friends
Gary Barlow is being joined by celebrity friends today as he heads off on a charity drive from Land's End to John O'Groats.
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Breast cancer survivors meet in Birmingham
A group of women who all started chemotherapy for breast cancer a year ago are meeting up in Birmingham this weekend. They were introduced via the Breast Cancer Care website for patients.
They told ITV News Central they've created their own support network and have spoken to eachother throughout their treatment. A number of the group are from the Midlands.
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Police launch breast surgeon investigation, full report
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation into a surgeon who allegedly carried out botched or unnecessary breast cancer operations at three hospitals in the West Midlands. It follows a referral from the General Medical Council, which has already suspended Ian Paterson.
Yesterday Central Tonight reported that hundreds of women who claim they had breast surgery they did not need, are calling for him to be struck off. The operations were carried out between 1994 and May last year both on the NHS and privately.
Surgeon "co-operating fully" with General Medical Council
A spokesperson for Ian Paterson says he is "co-operating fully" with the General Medical Council investigation into his practice.
– Ian Paterson's spokesperson“Mr Paterson is co-operating fully with the GMC investigation. He cannot comment further due to his duty of patient confidentiality and the ongoing investigation.”
Hospitals investigating breast surgeon's practice
Spire Parkway and Little Aston hospitals say they are continuing to investigate the practice of Ian Paterson. The hospitals are working in conjunction with the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust (HEFT).
"Supported by a team of independent consultant breast surgeons, we are reviewing the medical records of Ian Paterson’s patients who underwent specific procedures for benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions.
"We are notifying every patient whose notes have been reviewed and are offering each a face-to-face consultation about their care.
– Paula Naylor, Hospital Director, Spire Parkway Hospital"This is a review of patients with benign breast conditions. Our priority is always patient care and we do not believe there is any immediate health risk.
"However, any patient treated by Ian Paterson who has immediate concerns or questions should call a dedicated phone line, 0800 044 3134, and arrange to speak with our professional medical staff.
Police confirm criminal inquiry into breast surgeon
West Midlands Police say they are investigating allegations into the medical practices of a surgeon who previously worked in Solihull.
It follows calls from former patients for Ian Paterson to be struck off after they say they had breast surgery they did not need.
– Detective Chief Inspector Matt Markham, West Midlands Police“West Midlands Police can confirm it has received a referral from the General Medical Council in relation to allegations about the medical practices of a surgeon who previously worked in Solihull. “A criminal inquiry has been launched and the force is working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service to determine the course of the investigation.”
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Criminal investigation launched in Birmingham surgeon
Police have launched a criminal investigation into Birmingham surgeon Ian Paterson, who has been accused of botching breast cancer operations on more than 1,000 women.
More on this can be found on the National site.
Breast surgeon suspended
– A GMC SPOKESMANDr Ian Paterson’s registration is currently suspended, following an Interim Orders Panel meeting on 29 October 2012.
This means the doctor cannot work as we investigate concerns about his fitness to practise.
More on this can be found on the National site.
Gerard prepares to set off
Charity run
A Derbyshire man is to run to Switzerland in honour of nine women in his village who have been affected by breast cancer.
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