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Removal of trustees – factors a court will consider
Cally Brosnan
9 January 2025
Delays in Diagnosis: Meningococcal Disease and Meningitis
New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a significant rise in cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) across England during 2022/23 compared with the previous year. Meningococcal disease is the collective name given to disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis. Infection with this bacteria can result in either meningitis or septicaemia (commonly known as blood poisoning) or both.
10 October 2024
Government launches ‘ABC’ – Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth – pilot
Immediate action to improve maternity care in the UK is undoubtedly needed and this week the Government has announced the launch of a pilot programme to help reduce avoidable brain injuries in childbirth.
14 May 2024
Birth Trauma – Time for the Government to Listen
Twelve vital recommendations are at the core of a new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Birth Trauma . Of these, three particularly stand out for me, as a specialist birth injury solicitor, although they may not at first sight seem the most urgent to implement. In no particular order, these are:
- Providing support and updated information for fathers;
- Funding for interpreters with expertise in maternity; and
- Extending the time limit for bringing a legal claim relating to childbirth.
1 May 2024
Relieving the burden of guilt on parents in medical negligence cases
I have long campaigned for the duty of candour, believing it is the only way to truly have an open dialogue that allows everyone to understand where something has gone wrong, and for systems to be put in place to prevent the same thing happening again.
27 February 2024
Sodium Valproate – the future of claims and compensation
Sodium valproate (brand names include Epilim and Depakote) is a drug to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines which, if taken in pregnancy, is associated with a significant risk of birth defects and developmental disorders often known as Fetal Valproate Syndrome (FVS).
