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ITV News
08-07-2025
- Health
- ITV News
Senior doctors at Belfast Trust raised concerns over culture 18 months ago
Senior doctors at the Belfast Trust raised serious concerns about the culture within the organisation and its impact on staff wellbeing 18 months ago, UTV can reveal. The doctors warned that some medics were so upset by their treatment by management that they were left feeling suicidal. The claims were made during a meeting in January 2024 between a large number of doctors and consultants from across the Belfast Trust and the organisation's former chairman Ciaran Mulgrew. Mr Mulgrew was not the subject of any of the concerns raised by the doctors. Details of the meeting were outlined in a follow up letter from the group to Mr Mulgrew. The letter, seen by UTV, mentioned how some doctors were in tears during the meeting as they outlined their experiences. The correspondence also claimed there had been "clear reference to suicidal ideation amongst consultant staff" who had been subjected to internal disiplinary procedures, known as the Maintaining High Professional Standards process (MHPS). One consultant told the meeting: 'it is only by good fortune that we had not had a colleague commit suicide due to the ordeal.' Concern was also raised "regarding the culture and perceived lack of psychological safety in the environment in which consultant medical staff work in the BHSCT.' Allegations were also made in the letter that in some cases doctors were placed under the disciplinary process after "raising whistleblowing concerns around patient safety." In a statement the Belfast Trust said: "Belfast Trust supports all staff who wish to tell us of their experiences and we have offered a number of options for them to do so. "We encourage staff to talk to us and we also have a firm commitment to our whistleblowing policy. "We are providing bespoke training, and communicate daily with staff, focusing on patient safety in addition to having dedicated weekly governance meetings. "We continue to work diligently to ensure that we make tangible improvements across the organisation, and in particular, within cardiac surgery services." The Department of Health said: "The Department can confirm that the Permanent Secretary met with the non-executive directors of Belfast Trust on Monday evening. "The Department will continue to provide support for the Trust as it deals with a series of significant challenges including service and funding pressures, governance issues and workplace culture. "The Department has engaged with the Trust over a number of years in relation to its challenges. "Following completion of the independent review of the Trust's cardiac surgery unit, Departmental intervention under its Support and Intervention Framework (SIF) was escalated to Level 5, the highest level.
CTV News
07-07-2025
- CTV News
Medicine Hat officer accused of obstructing Police Service Regulation investigation
A Medicine Hat police officer will be charged with obstructing justice. A Medicine Hat police officer will be charged with obstructing justice. According to the Edmonton Police Service, the alleged criminal conduct occurred while it was looking into complaints by a former Medicine Hat Police Service employee. Edmonton was investigating the complaints at the request of the southern Alberta force. Const. Noel Darr was arrested on Monday. He is scheduled to appear in court in Medicine Hat on Aug. 27. He is not currently in custody. 'Const. Darr is currently away from work for unrelated reasons,' the Medicine Hat Police Service said in a release issued on Monday. 'However, the MHPS Office of the Chief will review his duty status following a review of investigative materials when received from the EPS.' The Medicine Hat Police Service also said it will not provide additional details at this time, as the case is before the court.
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Health
- Barnama
MAHPC Extends Allied Health Practitioners' Registration Deadline To Dec 2026
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC) has extended the transition period for the registration of allied health practitioners by 18 months, from the original deadline of June 30 this year to Dec 31, 2026. In a statement today, MAHPC said the decision was finalised at its 13th Council Meeting after considering the need to ensure the comprehensive and effective implementation of the Allied Health Professions Act 2016 [Act 774], along with policy considerations, practitioners' interests and public well-being. 'This extension aims to provide sufficient time for all practitioners, especially those in the private sector, to complete documentation and fulfill the registration and practicing certificate (APC) requirements. 'The move also supports more accurate national data alignment on practitioners, thereby strengthening verification systems for valid practice and enhancing transparency in healthcare service monitoring,' the statement read. In line with efforts to strengthen the regulatory framework, MAHPC will introduce a new module in the Malaysian Health Practitioners System (MHPS) online platform for APC applications and issuance starting this June. MAHPC said all registered allied health practitioners are required to obtain a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC) before the end of the transition period on Dec 31, 2026, in order to practice legally. Accordingly, all individuals practicing in any allied health profession listed in the Second Schedule of Act 774 must submit their registration applications to MAHPC on or before Dec 31, 2026, and must also obtain a valid APC within the extended period. 'Any practice carried out without registration and a valid APC after that date is considered an offence and may be subject to legal action under Act 774. 'This Act was established to protect the public by ensuring that practice is carried out only by individuals who are qualified, competent and ethical,' the statement added.
