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May 07, 2025

Birth trauma, PTSD and the silent impact on families

Pregnancy and childbirth bring a mixture of excitement and anxiety for expecting families. The promise of parenthood and worries about whether everything will go to plan occupy the minds of all mothers.

Luke Simpson
Clinical Negligence
April 24, 2025
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Bowel cancer: What to look out for and why it’s vital to act early

Bowel cancer can affect anyone. It’s the UK’s fourth most common cancer, with nearly 44,000 people diagnosed every year.

Polina Tureac
Clinical Negligence
March 17, 2025
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Mismanaged medication for Restless Legs Syndrome led to devastating losses

There is currently a great deal of controversy regarding the treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). In our work, we have seen two areas of concern. One relates to the way in which medication is used to treat the condition. The other area of concern is that, even where medication is prescribed appropriately, patients are not made aware of its unusual and damaging side effects.

Kimberley Bradfield
Clinical Negligence, Client Story
March 12, 2025
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): when treatment causes harm

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological condition that causes an overwhelming urge to move the legs, often accompanied by involuntary jerking of the limbs. For many people, the symptoms can be unbearable, severely disrupting daily life and making it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.

Kimberley Bradfield
Clinical Negligence
February 28, 2025
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Rare Disease Day 2025: Celebrating Resilience and Raising Awareness

Rare Disease Day 2025 highlights the challenges of diagnosis and life with a rare condition. Associate Solicitor Sadie is using the day to raise awareness and advocate for better support.

Sadie Simpson
Clinical Negligence
February 27, 2025
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Six-figure compensation for athlete after mismanaged ACL injury ends career

One of the biggest threats to female footballers today is anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. In the 2023–24 season alone, an estimated 195 elite players suffered ACL tears.

Tamlin Bolton
Clinical Negligence, Client Story
February 21, 2025
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Nottingham maternity concerns: families seek answers after incorrect diagnoses

A recent BBC investigation has highlighted cases at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust where parents were given incorrect diagnoses about their unborn babies, leading to terminations based on inaccurate medical advice.

Emma Hudson
Clinical Negligence
February 12, 2025
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust fined over maternity failures amidst calls for patient safety

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust has been fined £1.6 Million by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after admitting to failing to provide safe treatment for three mothers and three babies who tragically died within months of each other in 2021.

Sadie Simpson
Clinical Negligence, Press, Client Story
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