A 12-year-old girl who died after an incident of self-harm was failed on multiple levels, an inquest jury has found.
Mia Lucas, who died in January 2024, was found unresponsive at an NHS children's psychiatric unit after developing a rare neurological disorder that had been left undiagnosed.
The jury at Sheffield Coroner's Court heard the girl was found at the Becton Centre, part of Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
She had been placed there after being sectioned while suffering an "acute psychotic episode" during an assessment at the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham.
On Thursday, the jury found that the failure to undertake a lumbar puncture at QMC before her transfer to the Becton Centre "possibly contributed to Mia's death".
Mia Lucas, who died in January 2024, was found unresponsive at an NHS children's psychiatric unit after developing a rare neurological disorder that had been left undiagnosed.
The jury at Sheffield Coroner's Court heard the girl was found at the Becton Centre, part of Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
She had been placed there after being sectioned while suffering an "acute psychotic episode" during an assessment at the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham.
On Thursday, the jury found that the failure to undertake a lumbar puncture at QMC before her transfer to the Becton Centre "possibly contributed to Mia's death".
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A man who threw a six-year-old boy from the 10th floor of the Tate Modern has been found guilty of attacking two nurses at Broadmoor hospital.
Jonty Bravery kicked a female nurse in the thigh and "clawed" another in the face, leaving her with blood dripping down her cheek.
The 24-year-old was given a life sentence for throwing the French boy from a balcony of the London art gallery in 2019.
The boy survived the 100ft (30m) fall, but was left with life-changing injuries, including multiple broken bones and a bleed on the brain.
Bravery is now at Broadmoor, a high-security psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.
He chose not to attend his trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where he was found guilty of assaulting nurses Kate Mastalerz and Linda McKinlay in September last year.
Jonty Bravery kicked a female nurse in the thigh and "clawed" another in the face, leaving her with blood dripping down her cheek.
The 24-year-old was given a life sentence for throwing the French boy from a balcony of the London art gallery in 2019.
The boy survived the 100ft (30m) fall, but was left with life-changing injuries, including multiple broken bones and a bleed on the brain.
Bravery is now at Broadmoor, a high-security psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.
He chose not to attend his trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where he was found guilty of assaulting nurses Kate Mastalerz and Linda McKinlay in September last year.
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Anthony Webber explains how the UK's support for the continuation of the war in Ukraine is one of the major reasons we are all poorer yet no one dares to address that.
Read now: https://unitynewsnetwork.co.uk/uk-living-standards-rise-if-the-ukraine-russia-policies-are-changed/
Read now: https://unitynewsnetwork.co.uk/uk-living-standards-rise-if-the-ukraine-russia-policies-are-changed/
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UK Living standards can rise if the Ukraine/Russia policies are changed
By Anthony Webber
After the disappointing Rachel Reeves Budget there have been many comments made.
What has not been said yet by an MP yet, is that none of the tax rises would be necessary if it wasn’t for the government’s insane support for Ukraine.
It…
After the disappointing Rachel Reeves Budget there have been many comments made.
What has not been said yet by an MP yet, is that none of the tax rises would be necessary if it wasn’t for the government’s insane support for Ukraine.
It…
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Electric vehicle owners have reacted with dismay to another tax being slapped on their eco-friendly cars after the Chancellor announced plans to impose mileage-based electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) charges from April 2028.
It will be charged at a rate of 3p per mile, and 1.5p per mile for hybrid car owners.
New car owners will be offered the option of estimating their first year's mileage in order to set their initial rate.
Some drivers online have threatened to tamper with odometers to avoid paying the tax - which the Government says it expects.
It will be charged at a rate of 3p per mile, and 1.5p per mile for hybrid car owners.
New car owners will be offered the option of estimating their first year's mileage in order to set their initial rate.
Some drivers online have threatened to tamper with odometers to avoid paying the tax - which the Government says it expects.
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Hewa Margai, 45, of Carshalton Road, Mitcham, London, was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison at Kingston Crown Court after being found guilty of eight counts of holding a person in slavery or servitude.
The victims, including a 15-year-old boy, are Romanian nationals who were trafficked to the UK between November and December 2020 under false promises of accommodation, fair pay, food and legitimate employment.
The victims, including a 15-year-old boy, are Romanian nationals who were trafficked to the UK between November and December 2020 under false promises of accommodation, fair pay, food and legitimate employment.
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One of the two members of the National Guard who were shot in Washington DC on Wednesday has died, US President Donald Trump said.
Sarah Beckstrom, 20, succumbed to her injuries, President Trump said on Thursday evening.
The second National Guard member, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, "is fighting for his life", he said.
Sarah Beckstrom, 20, succumbed to her injuries, President Trump said on Thursday evening.
The second National Guard member, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, "is fighting for his life", he said.
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An NHS screening programme for prostate cancer could come one step closer if it's backed today by a key committee that advises the government.
One in seven men with prostate cancer actually have a normal PSA level.
And even those with a high level may have a cancer that is so slow growing that it's just not a threat.
That's why the National Screening Committee has warned in the past that PSA screening could lead men to have surgery or other treatment that they don't actually need. Treatment can result in incontinence or impotence.
One in seven men with prostate cancer actually have a normal PSA level.
And even those with a high level may have a cancer that is so slow growing that it's just not a threat.
That's why the National Screening Committee has warned in the past that PSA screening could lead men to have surgery or other treatment that they don't actually need. Treatment can result in incontinence or impotence.
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A mugger who murdered an 87-year-old man as he walked home with his shopping has been jailed for a minimum of 23 years.
The Old Bailey heard how Peter Augustine, 59, lost his temper during an attempt to steal John Mackey's bag outside a Co-op store in Manor House, north London, on 6 May.
Mr Mackey, who lived in Finsbury Park but was originally from Ireland, died in hospital two days after the attack, in which he was kicked, punched and stamped on.
The Old Bailey heard how Peter Augustine, 59, lost his temper during an attempt to steal John Mackey's bag outside a Co-op store in Manor House, north London, on 6 May.
Mr Mackey, who lived in Finsbury Park but was originally from Ireland, died in hospital two days after the attack, in which he was kicked, punched and stamped on.
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COPS have released CCTV images in the hunt for a man following an alleged rape and robbery in the early hours of 15th October.
The victim, a man in his 30s, was reportedly attacked at a property in Crawley, West Sussex, before having his watch and money stolen.
Sussex Police said the victim was targeted at an address on the town’s high street in early hours on October 15th.
The victim, a man in his 30s, was reportedly attacked at a property in Crawley, West Sussex, before having his watch and money stolen.
Sussex Police said the victim was targeted at an address on the town’s high street in early hours on October 15th.
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Attempted rape charges against two Romanian teenagers, that sparked widespread racially-motivated riots across Northern Ireland, have been withdrawn.
The boys, aged 14 and 15, were accused of attempting to rape a schoolgirl in Ballymena, County Antrim on 7 June.
Following the alleged assault widespread racially-motivated took place in the town before spreading to other parts of Northern Ireland.
The boys, aged 14 and 15, were accused of attempting to rape a schoolgirl in Ballymena, County Antrim on 7 June.
Following the alleged assault widespread racially-motivated took place in the town before spreading to other parts of Northern Ireland.
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Scots teen shared chilling video warning of plans to 'shoot up' Perth school
Patrikas Jaksta shared a video of himself firing a gun on Snapchat.
The 16-year-old then brought the weapon into the classroom and other pupils were terrified when they saw him remove it from his backpack
Patrikas Jakstas, now 18, Jakstas, admitted a charge of threatening behaviour at his city home, at a named high school and elsewhere, on occasions between 1 and 29 February 2024.
Patrikas Jaksta shared a video of himself firing a gun on Snapchat.
The 16-year-old then brought the weapon into the classroom and other pupils were terrified when they saw him remove it from his backpack
Patrikas Jakstas, now 18, Jakstas, admitted a charge of threatening behaviour at his city home, at a named high school and elsewhere, on occasions between 1 and 29 February 2024.
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FAMILIES have been left in shock after the sudden death of a Scots school pupil.
Renfrewshire Council confirmed that the child attended Paisley Grammar School.
The pupil’s age and circumstances surrounding the death are currently unknown.
The school if offering support to all those affected at this time.
Renfrewshire Council confirmed that the child attended Paisley Grammar School.
The pupil’s age and circumstances surrounding the death are currently unknown.
The school if offering support to all those affected at this time.
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Sir Chris Hoy has voiced his disappointment after mass screening for prostate cancer was not recommended for use on the NHS.
The National Screening Committee (NSC), comprised of doctors and economists, told the government that screening is "likely to cause more harm than good".
Its decision means the NHS is unlikely to offer mass screening for men over the age of 45.
The National Screening Committee (NSC), comprised of doctors and economists, told the government that screening is "likely to cause more harm than good".
Its decision means the NHS is unlikely to offer mass screening for men over the age of 45.
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