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29/11/2013
More Savile Connections To Be Investigated
Nineteen more hospitals are to be investigated over possible links to serial sex attacker Jimmy Savile.
The government have announced that reports will be produced on a further 19 hospitals known to have been visited by the late DJ and presenter. Those reports are expected to be delivered in June next year.
It brings the total number of hospitals under investigation to 32.
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The government have announced that reports will be produced on a further 19 hospitals known to have been visited by the late DJ and presenter. Those reports are expected to be delivered in June next year.
It brings the total number of hospitals under investigation to 32.
(MH/CD)
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14 October 2013
Jimmy Savile Sexual Abuse Inquiries To Be Extended
More hospitals are to be investigated as part of the inquiries into sexual abuse carried out by Jimmy Savile. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt made the announcement today. Mr Hunt said: "We understand the material includes information about hospitals where investigations are already under way and reference to other hospitals.
Jimmy Savile Sexual Abuse Inquiries To Be Extended
More hospitals are to be investigated as part of the inquiries into sexual abuse carried out by Jimmy Savile. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt made the announcement today. Mr Hunt said: "We understand the material includes information about hospitals where investigations are already under way and reference to other hospitals.
11 January 2013
Savile Abused Children At 14 Hospitals
Jimmy Savile has been described as "predatory and opportunistic" following a police report which confirmed the late TV presenter committed sexual abuse offences at 14 hospitals. Commander Peter Spindler of the Metropolitan police said Savile had used his power and fame to "hide in plain sight".
Savile Abused Children At 14 Hospitals
Jimmy Savile has been described as "predatory and opportunistic" following a police report which confirmed the late TV presenter committed sexual abuse offences at 14 hospitals. Commander Peter Spindler of the Metropolitan police said Savile had used his power and fame to "hide in plain sight".
11 October 2012
Hospitals Add To List Of Allegations Against Savile
As the number of allegations against Jimmy Savile continue to grow Stoke Mandeville hospital and Leeds General Infirmary have reported the former TV star molested patients at both hospitals. Leeds General Infirmary said it had received two complaints after allegations that Savile sexually assaulted teenage girls became public 10 days ago.
Hospitals Add To List Of Allegations Against Savile
As the number of allegations against Jimmy Savile continue to grow Stoke Mandeville hospital and Leeds General Infirmary have reported the former TV star molested patients at both hospitals. Leeds General Infirmary said it had received two complaints after allegations that Savile sexually assaulted teenage girls became public 10 days ago.
27 March 2014
Schools And Children's Homes Face Investigation Over Jimmy Savile Abuse Claims
Twenty one children's homes and schools in England are to be investigated by local authorities in connection with Jimmy Savile abuse claims, the government has said.
Schools And Children's Homes Face Investigation Over Jimmy Savile Abuse Claims
Twenty one children's homes and schools in England are to be investigated by local authorities in connection with Jimmy Savile abuse claims, the government has said.
24 February 2015
'Black Alert' Hospital Cancels Routine Operations
Plymouth Hospitals Trust in Devon has cancelled more than 1,000 routine operations, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that the hospital has been on "black alert" since January: a black alert is issue when a hospital is overwhelmed by demand.
'Black Alert' Hospital Cancels Routine Operations
Plymouth Hospitals Trust in Devon has cancelled more than 1,000 routine operations, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that the hospital has been on "black alert" since January: a black alert is issue when a hospital is overwhelmed by demand.
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