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13 December 2023

Is making a medical negligence claim likely to affect my ongoing NHS treatment?

The above question is one that understandably concerns people who are considering bringing a medical negligence claim.

This type of legal claim can take a long time to resolve. Although not always the case, it is not uncommon for cases to take several years to conclude. Some patients will require continuing medical care or treatment during this time.

15 August 2023

Compensating for ‘lost years’ – It’s time to iron out the inconsistencies

Claiming compensation for ‘lost years’ within cases for personal injury and clinical negligence is an area which many find highly confusing. As it stands the law allows adult and adolescent claimants to recover compensation for sums they would have earned had they not been injured and their life expectancy reduced.

James Bell

16 March 2020

Report reveals secrecy and fear in maternity unit in a Devon hospital

We heard from the BBC news today that a report that they had finally gained access to, revealed a lack of trust and low staff morale contributing to a series of problems in maternity care at North Devon Health Care NHS Trust between 2013 and 2018.  

23 January 2020

What has happened at East Kent NHS Foundation Trust? Stillbirths and making each baby count

The Trust (which the Care Quality Commission rates as “Requiring Improvement”) manages five different hospitals.  The BBC article startlingly sets out that from as long ago as 2015 the  Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists were reviewing  maternity care, amid "concerns over the working culture". 

9 January 2020

The dangers of Sepsis

We recently heard first-hand about the life-saving work being undertaken by the UK Sepsis Trust.  As part of its programme to raise awareness, the Trust provided a compelling presentation to a large audience at Kingsley Napley.

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