What happened to Julie Bailey?
Why Julie began her campaign… The 86-year-old’s surgery was a success but she sadly died of heart-failure and a lung problem after an eight-week stay on the wards when problems arose during her aftercare.
What did Julie Bailey do?
She helped to form an organisation, Cure the NHS, which successfully campaigned for a public inquiry into the failings at the hospital. She ran a dog grooming parlour and a small cafe, Breaks, on Lichfield Road in the centre of town, which became the headquarters of the campaign.
Who was the whistleblower at Mid Staffordshire?
Helene Donnelly was a key witness in the Mid Staffordshire public inquiry and has recently been appointed as Ambassador for Cultural Change at the local NHS Trust.
Is Mid Staffordshire hospital still open?
The Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust was dissolved and the hospital is now run by a new trust, the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.
Who is Helene Donnelly?
Helene Donnelly, a nurse who became a whistleblower, was made an OBE. Helene Donnelly worked in the A&E department at the hospital. She raised nearly 100 complaints about the treatment of patients, turned whistleblower and was a key witness at the Stafford Hospital public inquiry.
Who was the nurse that whistleblower?
Graham Pink
Not since Florence Nightingale has a nurse speaking out caused such a stir. The case of Graham Pink, who has died aged 91, became part of NHS folklore. He was nursing’s most famous whistleblower, although for him the term was “inelegant” and he preferred “truth-teller”.
Who is Martin Yeates?
Martin Yeates (born 24 November 1953 in Salisbury, England) is a former motorcycle speedway rider who most prominently rode for the Poole Pirates, Weymouth Wildcats and Oxford Cheetahs. He twice won the National League Pairs Championship, in 1982 with Simon Wigg and in 1983 with Simon Cross.
How do I report to RCN?
Call the RCN on 0345 772 6100 or talk to your local RCN rep.