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Children's heart surgery unit ruled safe after death rate fears

A children's heart surgery centre in Leeds that was temporarily closed last year due to fears over mortality rates is safe, a report has ruled. But the NHS Trust has apologised after a lack of compassion and poor care was also highlighted.

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Care at children's heart surgery centre ruled 'safe'

A children's heart surgery unit in Leeds that was temporarily closed last year due to fears over mortality rates is safe, according to a comprehensive NHS report of its services out today.

Thee Jubilee Wing of Leeds General Infirmary as the children's heart surgery centre has been ruled as safe Credit: PA

However, the review of Leeds General Infirmary's children's heart surgery centre outlined the experiences of 16 families who complained of poor care at the unit, prompting apologies from both NHS England and the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the hospital.

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