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Health · 12 July 2026

Bradford Royal Infirmary apologises after giving woman triple epilepsy dose

Bradford Royal Infirmary apologises after giving woman triple epilepsy dose

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Hospital bosses have apologised because a vulnerable young woman from Bradford was given over three times her prescribed epilepsy medication. Her mother stated that the medication error occurred in a hospital. The incident highlights concerns about patient safety within the NHS.

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