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CDDFT Investigates 200+ Breast-Care Cases Amid Patient Harm

11/28/2025

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County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT) faces over 200 breast-care cases under investigation, with 43 harmed.
Patients reported feeling 'butchered' after surgeries, and independent review highlighted outdated practices and conflicts of interest.
The trust apologized for substandard care and acknowledged missed warning signs since 2012.
Following critical reports, the trust ceased out-of-hours clinics run by Amir Bhatti, who is no longer in charge of breast service, and investigations continue.

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Story summary

County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT) faces over 200 breast-care cases under investigation, with 43 harmed.
Patients reported feeling 'butchered' after surgeries, and independent review highlighted outdated practices and conflicts of interest.
The trust apologized for substandard care and acknowledged missed warning signs since 2012.
Following critical reports, the trust ceased out-of-hours clinics run by Amir Bhatti, who is no longer in charge of breast service, and investigations continue.