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Daily Mail
01-08-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Parents' instincts must be taken into account by doctors, report says after boy, five, was sent home from hospital and died
Doctors have been ordered to take parents' instincts into account after a five-year-old-boy died when he was sent home from A&E due to bed shortages. Yusuf Mahmud Nazir passed away from respiratory failure, pneumonia and tonsillitis in November 2022 - just eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital and sent home with antibiotics. After a previous report branding the child's care 'appropriate' was rejected by Yusuf's family, a new publication by NHS England finally confirmed he was failed by the health service. The document stated: 'Our primary finding is that the parental concerns, particularly the mother's instinct that her child was unwell, were repeatedly not addressed across services. 'A reliance on clinical metrics over caregiver insight caused distress for the family. 'This led to a lack of shared decision-making and there was limited evidence of collaborative discussions with Yusuf's family around clinical decisions, leading to a sense of exclusion and reduced trust in care plans.' Zaheer Ahmed, Yusuf's uncle, broke down in tears today as he said his nephew was failed by medical staff before developing multi-organ failure and suffering several cardiac arrests. 'Despite all these failings, despite all these issues that we've had, we still do not know how Yusuf has died. We want answers. We want an inquest. An inquest will tell us how Yusuf has died. And this is what the family are demanding,' he said. Today's report concludes that the 'instincts' of Yusuf's mother should not have been overlooked. Speaking at a news conference after the report was published, Soniya Nazir said her concerns 'were ignored each and every time', adding 'my son was left to die right beside me'. 'I carried Yusuf to the nurse, floppy with his eyes rolled back, struggling to breathe, myself to the nurse,' the mother told Sky News. 'She said: 'We're too busy, we can't get a doctor, you'll have to wait.' Yusuf's uncle Mr Ahmed has consistently claimed the family were told 'there are no beds and not enough doctors' in the emergency department. He insists Yusuf should have been admitted and given intravenous antibiotics in Rotherham. Today's report stated in its conclusions: 'Our primary finding is that the parental concerns, particularly the mother's instinct that her child was unwell, were repeatedly not addressed across services. 'A reliance on clinical metrics over caregiver insight caused distress for the family. 'This led to a lack of shared decision-making and there was limited evidence of collaborative discussions with Yusuf's family around clinical decisions, leading to a sense of exclusion and reduced trust in care plans.' A previous report into Yusuf's case in October 2023, by independent consultants and published by NHS South Yorkshire, found his care was appropriate and 'an admission was not clinically required' - but this was rejected by his family. Yusuf, who had asthma, was taken to the GP with a sore throat after feeling unwell on November 15. He was prescribed antibiotics by an advanced nurse practitioner. Later that evening, his parents took him to Rotherham Hospital urgent & emergency care centre (UECC), where he was seen in the early hours of the morning after a six-hour wait. Yusuf was discharged with a diagnosis of severe tonsillitis and an extended prescription of antibiotics. Two days later Yusuf was given further antibiotics by his GP for a possible chest infection, but his family became so concerned they called an ambulance and insisted the paramedics take him to Sheffield Children's Hospital rather than Rotherham. Yusuf was admitted to the intensive care unit on November 21 but developed multi-organ failure and suffered several cardiac arrests which he did not survive. The 2023 report said there was only one doctor in the paediatric UECC on November 15 and, after midnight, that medic was responsible for covering adults and children. It added that the doctor who saw Yusuf is an experienced UECC doctor who would not have needed to refer to a paediatrician to admit him.
Daily Mail
31-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Revealed: The top baby names in England and Wales with a 23% rise in Muhammad as it takes number one spot for second year in a row
Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died from respiratory failure, pneumonia and tonsillitis in November 2022 - just eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital and sent home with antibiotics. After his family rejected a previous report branding the child's care 'appropriate', a new publication by NHS England has finally confirmed little Yusuf was failed by the health service. His uncle Zaheer Ahmed broke down in tears today as he said his nephew was failed before developing multi-organ failure and suffering several cardiac arrests. 'Despite all these failings, despite all these issues that we've had, we still do not know how Yusuf has died. We want answers. We want an inquest. An inquest will tell us how Yusuf has died. And this is what the family are demanding,' he said.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yungblud Pays for Fans' Drinks to ‘Make It Up' to Them After Postponing 2 Shows
Yungblud is showing his fans some love after experiencing a health setback while on tour. The musician announced via his Instagram Stories on Thursday (July 10) that he's currently battling tonsillitis, and is following his doctor's advice to postpone both the Thursday show in Dundee, Scotland, and Friday set in Liverpool. 'Please understand i hate letting you down. I wanna say f–k it and just do it but they said I could really do damage to my voice,' the British musician wrote, noting that he's getting a steroid treatment and plans to have his tonsils taken out when his schedule permits. 'I love you all and I will DEFINITELY be at. Bristol and Southampton next week.' More from Billboard Yungblud Storms to Third Consecutive U.K. No. 1 Album With 'Idols' Oasis Storm Back to U.K. No. 1 Following Reunion Tour Boost Watch Justin Bieber Have a 'Sweet Spot' Dance Party With Sexyy Red in New Video 'I cannot believe what's happening at the minute,' he concluded in his Story. 'Beautiful.' Shortly after, Yungblud shared another message to his Story, this time offer a token of appreciation for fans in Liverpool who had tickets to the now postponed concert. 'To make it up to you I've put some money behind the bar at @motel_bar,' he wrote. 'If you go tomorrow night and show your ticket you get a free drink on me. I know some of you have travelled.' He continued: I'm so sad I can't be there but at least you can be together and celebrate each other, as that's what Yungblud is all about. Go to the bar play the tunes and have a good time. I love you. Again, I'm truly sorry.' The musician released his genre-blurring fourth studio album, Idols, on June 20. The 12-track set — which is the first part of a double album — debuted at No. 1 on the U.K's Official Albums Chart, his third consecutive to summit the tally. The North American leg of his Idols World Tour kicks off Aug. 23 in Los Angeles. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Chart-topping rock star cancels huge Scots gig
A MAJOR UK star has cancelled one of his Scots gigs. Yungblud has cancelled his Dundee show amid a health issue. 3 The star, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, said he has been diagnosed with tonsillitis. He was set to perform for fans at Dundee's Livehouse tomorrow. But the health issue means he has been forced to axe the show. He reassured fans that he should still be able to perform for fans in Liverpool on Friday. The Doncaster-born singer, 27, said medics have urged him to stay in bed for two days to prevent any damage to his voice. A message posted to his Instagram story said: "Dundee, I have some bad news. "This morning I was diagnosed with tonsillitis. "I'm trying to get them out, but I need to find some time as obviously I'm on the road all the time. "The doctor has asked me to stay in bed for two days to make sure I don't do any damage to my voice. NYPD forced to shut down Times Square after rapper Yungblud tweets his location and HUNDREDS of fans turn up to meet him "I'm so sorry I never wanna let any of you down these intimate shows me so much to me. "Being close to you all means so much to me. "I'm gonna have to reschedule the show for a later date but I'll be there in Liverpool on Friday. "Information will be provided in the coming days. I love you all." Any Dundee fans who will miss out on seeing Yungblud may have a chance to soon. Last month the Parents singer announced he would be embarking on a world tour. He will make a stop in Glasgow as he travels the world performing songs from his new album Idols. Yungblud is set to take to the stage on April 20 2026 at the OVO Hydro. Fans who attend the show have been promised his "most personal and ambitious project yet." A statement from the OVO Hydro read: "YUNGBLUD, the boundary-pushing artist from Doncaster, has taken the world by storm with two UK #1 albums, six billion global Spotify streams, and back-to-back entries in the Billboard Top 100. "In 2024, he launched his own festival, Bludfest with over 22,000 attendees and generated over 200m views, and became a Sunday Times bestselling author with You Need to Exist. "Now, in 2025, YUNGBLUD returns with his most personal and ambitious project yet—Idols, a genre-defying album born from a journey of reinvention, rebellion, and radical self-expression. "Described as a modern rock opera, Idols is a bold new chapter—and he's bringing it to life on stage with a powerful live show you won't want to miss." 3
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Yungblud cancels major concert in Scotland due to painful health issue as he is ordered by doctors to stay in bed: 'I never wanna let any of you down'
Yungblud has cancelled a major concert in Scotland due to a painful health issue he has been battling. The singer, 27, real name is Dominic Harrison, has been diagnosed with tonsillitis and ordered to stay in bed for two days. This means he won't be able to play his scheduled gig in Dundee at the Livehouse venue which should have taken place on Thursday night. He penned on Instagram on Wednesday: 'Dundee, I have some bad news. This morning I was diagnosed with tonsillitis. 'I'm trying to get them out, but I need to find some time as obviously I'm on the road all the time. 'The doctor has asked me to stay in bed for two days to make sure I don't do any damage to my voice. 'I'm so sorry I never wanna let any of you down these intimate shows me so much to me. Being close to you all means so much to me. 'I'm gonna have to reschedule the show for a later date but I'll be there in Liverpool on Friday. Information will be provided in the coming days. I love you all.' It comes as it was revealed that he will open his own London venue later this year at an iconic site. The rocker is taking over 20 Denmark Street in Soho, which is the former home of Wunjo Guitar - now situated a few doors down - where musicians have bought their instruments since 2001, while Sir Elton John worked as a tea boy at the same building in the 1960s when it was the Mills Music office. He told the Daily Star newspaper's Wired column: 'I want people to hang out, meet and have a physical space to make real connections in this virtual world.' Yungblud revealed he wants this club to be the first of many 'all over the world', and he already has some ideas for the décor. He added: 'There will be a leopard-print pool table downstairs. 'My biggest dream is to have clubs all over the world where my fans can hang out, seven days a week, open all day and at night. London is hopefully just the first one.' The 11 Minutes hitmaker - who returned for the second annual Bludfest event in Milton Keynes last month - also opened up about being part of 'uncle' Ozzy Osbourne's final live concert over the weekend. Yungblud was on the stacked lineup for Saturday's Back To The Beginning show, which saw Ozzy reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates at Birmingham's Villa Park. During the show, Yundblud joined a supergroup on stage to cover Sabbath classic Changes. He gave the Paranoid icon a custom necklace three years after Ozzy gifted him his own cross on a chain. He said: 'It was time for me to return the favour and let me know what he and the band means to me. 'I hope I can last as long in music as Ozzy has, because that's the dream for any artist.'
