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Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
NHS pays tribute to 'dedicated' doctor and family who died in plane crash
Dr Prateek Joshi was flying back to the UK with his wife Komi Vyas and their three children on the doomed Air India plane after they planned to settle down in the East Midlands In an emotional tribute University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) and the NHS have shared their "deep sadness" following the tragic death of Dr Prateek Joshi and his family in the Air India plane crash this week. There were among the 242 passengers and crew on board, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Brits, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian. Harrowing stories of the dead continued to emerge on Friday - including more tributes for Dr Joshi and his family who posted a selfie of them innocently smiling after boarding the Boeing 787 plane before it took off. Dr Joshi, 43, worked as a consultant radiologist at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton for four years, after moving to Derby from India in 2021. He was flying back to the UK with his wife Komi Vyas – a fellow doctor - their daughter Miraya, eight, and twin sons, Pradyut and Nakul, five, who planned to settle down in the East Midlands. The NHS has released a new tribute to the doctor and his family on Friday. Dr Rajeev Singh, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Director for Imaging at UHDB, who knew the family well has shared some words which truly capture the person Prateek was. Dr Singh said: "Prateek was full of joy, he was a wonderful man, friend, husband and father, and an exceptional Radiologist who was highly respected in his field. He approached everything with a smile, radiated positivity and had a great sense of humour. "He moved to Derby, from India, in 2021, quickly becoming a beloved colleague. He often entertained colleagues with stories about his passions outside of work, including his newly discovered love of fish and chips and enthusiasm for walking in the Peak District. "He touched the lives of so many people, both through his clinical work and as a colleague and friend to many. "It is hard to accept that a man with such a passion for life, and his beautiful young family, have been taken in this way. His passing has left a profound void, not only in his professional contributions but in the warmth and spirit that he gave to the world every day." Royal Derby Hospital described Dr Joshi as 'not only an excellent doctor for whom nothing was too much trouble, but also a warm, smiling and kind man who was a hugely liked and valued member of the team'. Stephen Posey, Chief Executive, added: "We are profoundly and deeply saddened at the loss of our dedicated and talented colleague, Dr Prateek Joshi and his family. Prateek was not only an excellent doctor for whom nothing was too much trouble, but also a warm, smiling and kind man who was a hugely liked and valued member of the team. "We are privileged that Prateek chose to give his skills, talent and knowledge to the NHS, and he will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of working with him." The NHS statement concluded: "Our thoughts are with Dr Joshi's family, friends and colleagues, and everyone who has been impacted by this tragedy, which is being felt across the world and within our local communities."
The Independent
13-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Tributes paid to highly respected radiologist killed in Air India plane crash
A highly respected radiologist who was killed in the Air India plane crash has been described as a 'wonderful man' who entertained colleagues with stories about 'his newly discovered love of fish and chips'. Dr Prateek Joshi died alongside his wife and three children on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Thursday shortly after the aircraft took off from Ahmedabad Airport. Colleagues paid tribute to him as 'a man with such a passion for life' – including an 'enthusiasm for walking in the Peak District'. Dr Joshi worked at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton for four years, after moving to Derby from India in 2021. Fellow consultant radiologist, and clinical director for imaging at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), Dr Rajeev Singh, who worked closely with Dr Joshi, said he 'radiated positivity'. Dr Singh said: 'Prateek was full of joy, he was a wonderful man, friend, husband and father, and an exceptional radiologist who was highly respected in his field. 'He approached everything with a smile, radiated positivity and had a great sense of humour. 'He moved to Derby, from India, in 2021, quickly becoming a beloved colleague. 'He often entertained colleagues with stories about his passions outside of work, including his newly discovered love of fish and chips and enthusiasm for walking in the Peak District.' Dr Singh added: 'He touched the lives of so many people, both through his clinical work and as a colleague and friend to many. 'It is hard to accept that a man with such a passion for life, and his beautiful young family, have been taken in this way. 'His passing has left a profound void, not only in his professional contributions but in the warmth and spirit that he gave to the world every day.' The chief executive of the trust, Stephen Posey, said Dr Joshi was a 'dedicated and talented colleague. He said: 'We are profoundly and deeply saddened at the loss of our dedicated and talented colleague, Dr Prateek Joshi and his family. 'Prateek was not only an excellent doctor for whom nothing was too much trouble, but also a warm, smiling and kind man who was a hugely liked and valued member of the team. 'We are privileged that Prateek chose to give his skills, talent and knowledge to the NHS, and he will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of working with him.'
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Hospital trust to cut agency spend by 'at least' 30%
A hospital trust is planning on cutting its spend on agency staff by "at least" 30% as part of a bid to reduce Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) has outlined a series of measures in a board meeting report to save £67m before the end of March union Unison said it would work with the trust to ensure any changes were "fair" as well as "safe" for the public and staff.A UHDB report says: "Like all NHS trusts, we have been asked to reduce our costs, and we recognise the national drive to ensure the NHS is as efficient and good value for money for the taxpayer as possible." In March, Ian Litchfield, interim chair of UHDB, said the 2025/26 financial year would be the most "difficult" period the trust had ever the 2024/25 period, the trust saved £62.7 million, but the report prepared by UHDB said it would need to "go further" this being undertaken by UHDB include reducing spend on bank costs by 10%, cutting agency spend by "at least" 30% as well as reducing corporate costs by £3.3m. Protecting vital services Gareth Eales, Unison East Midlands head of health, said UHDB, like many NHS trusts, was facing "enormous" financial pressures after years of "underinvestment".Mr Eales added: "High agency costs are a symptom of a deeper staffing crisis. The real solution lies in long-term investment to recruit, train and retain NHS staff, not short-term cuts that risk making the situation worse."The priority must be protecting the NHS workforce and the vital services local people depend on."The report from UHDB says there is a "real focus" on the country's finances, and it is "understandable and right" that the NHS forms a part of those adds: "There is sometimes a misconception that cost reductions will have a detrimental impact on quality and safety, but we know that healthcare productivity actually increases when resources are effectively used to deliver high-quality care, which is ultimately better for our patients."
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Parents warn others after baby died from Strep B
The parents of a baby boy who died from a treatable bacterial infection say they are working to help others avoid a similar tragedy. Tim and Hannah Taylor-Smith lost Zachary in November 2022 from a condition called Group B Strep (GBS) just 14 hours after his birth at the Royal Derby Hospital. An inquest last year heard neglect had contributed to his death, and the trust which runs the hospital said it was "deeply sorry". Now Mr and Mrs Taylor-Smith, from Lichfield in Staffordshire, are working with the hospital trust to improve how it works with families as well as fundraising for a related charity. GBS is a bacterial infection found in the vagina, rectum and bowel in 20 to 40% of women. GBS only presents a risk when passed to a baby around the time of labour, but as carriers have no symptoms, it can be difficult to spot. Chesterfield Coroner's Court was told Zachary was born at 36 weeks after his mother was induced because of recurrent asthma attacks. The inquest had heard he was initially healthy, but deteriorated. Midwives previously told the inquest "incorrect" actions were taken and that it was an error that Zachary was not reviewed by the neo-natal team. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), which runs the hospital, admitted that had antibiotics been given to his mum before his birth, or if Zachary had been treated for infection after birth, his death from Group B Strep could have been prevented. Hospital trust 'deeply sorry' over baby deaths 'Total failures' in care of baby who lived 14 hours Midwives apologise at baby boy's inquest 'Strep B infection nearly killed me and my daughter' Mr Taylor-Smith told the Local Democracy Reporting Service more needed to be done within the healthcare sector to increase knowledge of the infection. He said: "There is quite a lot [of information] out there, but for me personally, the issue surrounding it is those in the hospital profession seem not to think it is a viable thing to bring to the attention of those who are pregnant. "We were not told about the risk of Group B Strep, and knowing about it could have been a different story. "There are so many things in the pipeline which will help raise more awareness. From raising our story, we've had so many people reach out to thank us because it has helped them." Mr Taylor-Smith took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon earlier this month with the Group B Strep Support charity, raising about £16,000. Sarah Noble, director of midwifery at UHDB, said: "As part of our commitment to improving maternity services, we want to ensure we continue to involve families and our communities in the changes we are making. "We remain deeply sorry for what happened to Zachary, and we truly appreciate Hannah and Tim's openness, bravery and support in choosing to work closely alongside our teams – including sharing ideas for potential staff training and how we can best use the experience of families – as part of our improvement programme." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Group B Strep Support University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Local Democracy Reporting Service
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Parents warn others after baby died from Strep B
The parents of a baby boy who died from a treatable bacterial infection say they are working to help others avoid a similar tragedy. Tim and Hannah Taylor-Smith lost Zachary in November 2022 from a condition called Group B Strep (GBS) just 14 hours after his birth at the Royal Derby Hospital. An inquest last year heard neglect had contributed to his death, and the trust which runs the hospital said it was "deeply sorry". Now Mr and Mrs Taylor-Smith, from Lichfield in Staffordshire, are working with the hospital trust to improve how it works with families as well as fundraising for a related charity. GBS is a bacterial infection found in the vagina, rectum and bowel in 20 to 40% of women. GBS only presents a risk when passed to a baby around the time of labour, but as carriers have no symptoms, it can be difficult to spot. Chesterfield Coroner's Court was told Zachary was born at 36 weeks after his mother was induced because of recurrent asthma attacks. The inquest had heard he was initially healthy, but deteriorated. Midwives previously told the inquest "incorrect" actions were taken and that it was an error that Zachary was not reviewed by the neo-natal team. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), which runs the hospital, admitted that had antibiotics been given to his mum before his birth, or if Zachary had been treated for infection after birth, his death from Group B Strep could have been prevented. Hospital trust 'deeply sorry' over baby deaths 'Total failures' in care of baby who lived 14 hours Midwives apologise at baby boy's inquest 'Strep B infection nearly killed me and my daughter' Mr Taylor-Smith told the Local Democracy Reporting Service more needed to be done within the healthcare sector to increase knowledge of the infection. He said: "There is quite a lot [of information] out there, but for me personally, the issue surrounding it is those in the hospital profession seem not to think it is a viable thing to bring to the attention of those who are pregnant. "We were not told about the risk of Group B Strep, and knowing about it could have been a different story. "There are so many things in the pipeline which will help raise more awareness. From raising our story, we've had so many people reach out to thank us because it has helped them." Mr Taylor-Smith took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon earlier this month with the Group B Strep Support charity, raising about £16,000. Sarah Noble, director of midwifery at UHDB, said: "As part of our commitment to improving maternity services, we want to ensure we continue to involve families and our communities in the changes we are making. "We remain deeply sorry for what happened to Zachary, and we truly appreciate Hannah and Tim's openness, bravery and support in choosing to work closely alongside our teams – including sharing ideas for potential staff training and how we can best use the experience of families – as part of our improvement programme." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Group B Strep Support University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Local Democracy Reporting Service
