NHS- the 58 BILLION pounds of YOUR Money on Negligence

NHS negligence 58 Billion - National Defence budget is for the 2025/26  is planned at around £59.8 billion.

Tories were in charge. Labour footing the bill. Not one tory paper has covered this- doesn't say much for their *integrity* 

Let that sink in. .....

The NHS can be a helpful, good service, especially in emergencies and for people on exceptionally low incomes, and it is run by kind-hearted, usually very well-meaning staff. 'Do-gooders' have their place as do interfering busy-bodies!

Yet sometimes, healthcare in the UK becomes excessive, overreaching, and unnecessarily intrusive – which can be bloody dangerous.

Opt-outs from data sharing, it seems, are not preventing fragmented records from circulating across departments, public services, and authorities.

This risks erroneous data being passed around, which can cause huge harm, possibly life-changing or life-threatening outcomes as a result.

Digital records may offer a great fix, but change takes time. Busy GPs are not yet fully fluent in these systems, so confidence has not been built, and it may take years for that to shift.

Meanwhile, private providers are heroically stepping in.

Some online GP services now charge as little as £16 per consultation, a practical lifeline for people who would rather avoid the NHS unless absolutely necessary.

Here's one online GP service worth noting: DoctorSA

An NHS patient summed it up: "They collude using watered-down opinion but not facts, and got vital information very, very wrong." It is a blunt reminder that doctors are fallible humans and horrible mistakes happen.

Sadly NHS medical negligence is quite legendary – not small at all.

In 2023 to 2024 alone, the NHS paid out a record 2.8 BILLION pounds in compensation, the taxpayers’ burden – with hundreds of millions more in legal fees.

Of that, 1.1 billion went toward maternity-related claims. Source: The Guardian

Even bigger, by mid 2025, the NHS had set aside staggering 58.2 billion pounds for clinical negligence liabilities. (!!!!)

This is the second largest liability in government books, second only to NUCLEAR decommissioning. Source: The Guardian

Recent figures are no quieter.

In the year ending March 2025, NHS Resolution paid out 3.1 billion pounds across clinical schemes, including damages, lawyers’ fees, and associated costs.

That breaks down into 2.29 billion in damages, 621 million in claimant legal costs, and 181 million in NHS legal costs.

This marks an increase across the board. Source: NHS Resolution Annual Report 2024–25

Of those payouts, 1.3 billion related to maternity claims, which made up more than half the value of all clinical negligence payments. Source: Kingsley Napley Blog

Between 2010 and 2025, nearly 40,000 compensation claims arose from NHS delays alone, totaling more than 8.3 billion pounds. Source: The Times

This is not just about numbers. It is about families shattered by delay, misdiagnosis, or error. Traumatic injury courtesy of your caring NHS.

Given the stakes, it may be wise to swerve the NHS where humanly possible, at least until digital accuracy and accountability improve.

The alternatives (a good Google rummage brings up plenty) are not perfect, but for now, they may be less perilous.

Liz Lucy Robillard

Lucy Letby Telegraph Today - Bacteria

 Today's Telegraph reported that there was dangerous, deadly bacteria at the Countess of Chester Hospital at the time Lucy Letby worked there. It made me question the likelihood of the bacterium being found by the coroner- as well as the obvious questions. I asked an ai to explain:

'Should the deadly bacteria in the Letby case have been found during post-mortems?

Yes. Under UK medical law and standard hospital practice, if a baby dies unexpectedly, a coroner’s post-mortem is usually required. These post-mortems include infection screening through blood cultures, tissue samples, and swabs from areas like the lungs or brain. If a dangerous bacterium (like Serratia or something similar) caused or contributed to the death, it should have been detected.

Who is responsible for identifying it?

The hospital’s pathology and microbiology team are responsible for running these tests and reporting results. If the case is under the coroner, they also review the findings. If multiple babies are affected, the hospital trust’s clinical governance team should be investigating as well. It could indicate a wider outbreak.

If the bacterium was missed, ignored, or not reported, that’s a serious procedural failure. It could also mean the true cause of death was recorded incorrectly. That would have a major impact on both the Letby case and any conclusions about hospital safety.

If this happened, why wasn’t it picked up sooner—and by whom? That’s something the inquiry needs to get to the bottom of.

The Telegraph article is here

 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/55c35e18f15fd0c7 

Liz Lucy Robillard

Slavery 2025 + Support

First- my view on the prevention.

 

Children grow into adults who shape society, yet most leave school without tools to handle life’s challenges.

 Teaching boundaries, resilience, practical skills, and philosophy is essential for building a just and free society. 

Boundaries foster respect and healthy relationships, while resilience prepares students to face adversity without collapsing or lashing out. 

Skills, from financial literacy to conflict resolution, empower independence. 

Philosophy — including modern voices like Sam Harris, Krishnamurti, and Alan Watts — encourages critical thinking, self-awareness, and questioning dogma.

 These thinkers invite students to explore ethics, consciousness, and the roots of freedom. 

A curriculum grounded in these elements produces citizens who are thoughtful, strong, and resistant to manipulation, ensuring freedom is not just inherited but understood and sustained.

Global Modern Slavery Trends (1999–Present)

1. Modern Slavery Prevalence

In 2021, around 50 million people were living in modern slavery, including forced labour (28 million) and forced marriage (22 million). Source: International Labour Organization (ILO).

In 2024, the ILO reported 27 million people in forced labour globally, generating profits of approximately $236 billion annually—up 37% since 2014. About 73% of those profits come from sexual exploitation. Source: The Guardian.

2. Child Trafficking & Forced Labour

As of 2022, roughly 160 million children were engaged in child labour worldwide—an increase of 8.4 million over four years. Many are trapped in forced labour. Source: Forced Labour of Children Brief.(pdf)

Child labour remains deeply tied to global supply chains, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and related industries. Source: OECD. (Pdf)

3. European Sex Slavery & Trafficking

The ILO reports that sexual exploitation is the most profitable form of slavery: although only 27% of victims face sexual exploitation, they account for 73% of illicit profits. Source: ILO via The Guardian.

In the UK (including Scotland), British nationals—including men—are now frequently identified as trafficking victims, both in sexual and labour exploitation. Source: The Scottish Sun.

Support & Psychological Help Resources

Global & U.S. Hotlines

• U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline (operated by Polaris): Call 1‑888‑373‑7888, text 233733, or chat online. Details: Polaris Project.
• U.S. DHS Blue Campaign: Call 1‑888‑373‑7888 or text HELP/INFO to 233733. Info: DHS.
• Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): Lists additional hotlines for domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. OVC Hotlines.

UK Helplines & Charities

• Unseen (UK): Runs the UK Modern Slavery Helpline 24/7 in 200+ languages. Info: Unseen UK.
• The Survivors Trust: UK/Ireland network of 125+ agencies offering counselling and trauma therapy. More info.
• Samaritans: Offers emotional support across the UK and globally. Call 116 123. Info: Samaritans.

International NGOs (Trauma-Informed)

• Medaille Trust (UK): Largest UK provider of safehouse beds for slavery survivors. Medaille Trust.
• Prajwala (India): Anti-sex-trafficking organisation focusing on crisis counselling and rehabilitation. Prajwala.
• The Exodus Road: Global anti-trafficking NGO with trauma-informed therapy for survivors. Exodus Road.

Quick Summary

• 50 million people enslaved (2021); 27 million in forced labour (2024)
• $236 billion in annual profits; 73% from sexual exploitation
• 160 million children in child labour (2022)
• UK and Europe see rising cases of sex and labour trafficking involving nationals
• 24/7 hotlines and NGOs offer trauma-based psychological help globally