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Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – May 2026
Jack Garden
23 August 2022
What are ‘Never Events’?
‘Never Events’ are, as the name implies, incidents affecting patients which should never occur. The NHS defines Never Events as ‘serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if healthcare providers have implemented existing national guidance or safety recommendations.’ Therefore, provided the guidance and recommendations are followed, there should be strong systemic barriers in place to prevent Never Events from occurring. That being said, Never Events do happen.
24 June 2022
Supporting You In Dealing With Trauma Why Trauma-Informed Lawyering is Crucial
Many people who contact us for advice have experienced life-changing events. Our clients include people who have suffered medical negligence and been involved in cases of sexual abuse.
21 June 2022
North Bristol NHS Trust -v- White: Contempt of Court in a medical negligence claim
In my blog on 21 April 2022, I summarised the decision of the Court in the case of Natasha Colley, a contempt of Court committed by the Claimant’s mother and Litigation Friend. This blog focuses on a further judgment for contempt: North Bristol NHS Trust -v- White. The case concerns a claim for clinical negligence for Cauda Equina Syndrome where the Claimant exaggerated the extent of her injuries.
21 April 2022
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust -v- Natasha Colley: Contempt of Court
This blog summarises the position when a Defendant submits an application to commit a Claimant’s Litigation Friend for contempt of Court for false statements made in a document verified by a statement of truth.
7 April 2022
Cojanu -v- Essex Partnership University NHS Trust: Update on Fundamental Dishonesty
On 2 February 2022 Mr Justice Richie gave Judgment on Cojanu, a clinical negligence claim where the Defendant advanced a defence of fundamental dishonesty.