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Endometriosis Awareness Month 2023

Posted on 16th March 2023 in Medical Negligence

During this Endometriosis Awareness Month 2023 we have been following the incredible work being undertaken by newly founded charity, The Endometriosis Foundation. Their mission is to help to create a future where Endometriosis is recognised and understood, resulting in earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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NHS Trust fined £800,000 due to systemic issues leading to neonatal death

Posted on 31st January 2023 in Medical Negligence

We follow the ongoing developments in relation to the inadequacy of care at Nottingham University Hospitals and were saddened to read that the Trust have admitted failings in the care of baby Wynter, who died at 23 minutes old.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Little girl who lost all four limbs following a delay in diagnosis has settled her medical negligence claim

Posted on 25th January 2023 in Medical Negligence

During the same week that we announced that we are proudly part of the Meningitis Research Foundation’s legal panel, we also saw a High Court settlement after a little girl lost all four limbs due to a delay in diagnosis of meningitis.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Family Seek Answers as They Claim Hospital Delays Led to Death of Boy

Posted on 09th December 2022 in Medical Negligence

An investigation is underway to determine whether 5 year old Yusuf Mahmud Nazir’s death could have been prevented.

Posted by

Michelle Beckett

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022

Posted on 02nd December 2022 in Medical Negligence

On 3 December 2022 we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and we were thrilled to read how pop icon Katy Perry recently celebrated diversity on stage at her Tokyo festival.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Men’s Health Awareness Month

Posted on 24th November 2022 in Medical Negligence

Catching cancer early is so important, so during Men’s Health Awareness Month, don’t be that 32% and if you have any concerns at all, just make an appointment with your doctor.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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A Third of Men Delay Seeking Help for Prostate Cancer

Posted on 18th November 2022 in Medical Negligence

Movember are the leading charity changing the face of men’s health, raising awareness each November on the importance of seeking prompt advice on prostate and testicular cancer, and on mental health and suicide prevention.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Diabetes and Lower Limb Complications: 85% of Amputations Are Avoidable

Posted on 15th November 2022 in Medical Negligence

Diabetes and lower limb complications: 85% of amputations are avoidable and other patient harm can be reduced with appropriate, timely care.

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Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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17-year-old could have been saved following traumatic C-section

Posted on 01st November 2022 in Medical Negligence

An inquest has heard that Teegan Barnard could have survived following a traumatic C-section had the medics acted differently.

Posted by

Simon Mansfield

Partner and Solicitor

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Reading the signals report on maternity and neonatal services in East Kent

Posted on 27th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

We are saddened to read another report following an inquiry into maternal care which concluded that 45 babies might have survived if they had received better care at East Kent NHS Hospitals Trust.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Financial Cost of Erb's Palsy

Posted on 20th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

Erb’s Palsy is a disability of the arm, shoulder and hand which arises through nerve damage usually at birth. It has a financial cost to the individual and their family and an economic cost to society.

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor

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Psychological Cost of Erb's Palsy

Posted on 19th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

Erb’s palsy is a disability of the arm, shoulder and hand which arises through nerve damage usually at birth. Not everyone will have an emotional or psychological consequence as a result of having Erb’s palsy, but many do, and it can be hidden below the surface.

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor