This week the team discuss two major stories, unrelated, but both in the Midlands.

We discuss Rebecca Thomas’ investigation into “heartbreaking” patient safety incidents in University Hospitals Birmingham FT’s haematology services. This was prompted by more whistleblowers than ever before making contact with her.

We also cover University Hospitals of Leicester’s “unprecedented” financial breakdown, after further revelations about the trust's relationship with its external auditors.

And of course, an update on covid pressures too. Although admissions are slowly declining there has been little relief in ICU departments and for staff.