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June 11, 2024
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High Court approves £21.6m payout for child who suffered brain injury at birth

London hospital trust admits injuries ‘could have been avoided’ if appropriate care had been provided.

David Thomas
Clinical Negligence - Hospital and Surgery, Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth, Press, Client Story
June 07, 2024

NHS IT issues: the cause of patient harm? 

The BBC has recently reported the outcome of an investigation they conducted relating to IT issues within the NHS and how this has impacted on patients.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence
May 31, 2024
Cancer survivor

Cancer patients - the importance of early intervention and post-treatment support

A cancer diagnosis can be a very daunting and difficult event. When a diagnosis is compromised, missed, or delayed, it can have devastating consequences for the patient and their family.

Clare Gooch
Clinical Negligence
May 23, 2024
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Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week: when does poor care become negligence?

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It’s a lifelong and debilitating condition which needs careful monitoring and management.

Lindsay Clark
Clinical Negligence
May 20, 2024
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Rehab Conference 2024: life after brain injury

Leon Clarkson, a brain injury survivor, shared his own experiences with rebuilding his career, relationships and identity.

Brain and Spinal Injury, Clinical Negligence
May 10, 2024
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Learning from tragedy: hospitals' response to the severe brain damage of 15 babies

These incidents at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust which runs the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital Burton have sparked outrage and prompted deep reflection within the healthcare community.

Sarah Loxley
Clinical Negligence
May 03, 2024

Meet Kay Barnes – medical negligence solicitor and former midwife

Kay Barnes, Director, Solicitor and Head of the Leeds-based Medical Negligence team is a former midwife with 20 years clinical experience in the NHS.

Kay Barnes, Emma Hudson
Clinical Negligence
April 25, 2024

Understanding bowel cancer and the importance of screenings

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight one of the most common types of cancer in the UK.

Laura Cates
Clinical Negligence
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