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April 27, 2023
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MOJ review means no change to bereavement damages

A disappointing result this week for many following the ministry of justices review of bereavement damages, which has resulted in no change to eligibility or value.

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence
April 19, 2023

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2023

As we continue into Bowel Cancer Awareness month, we are reminded of the inspirational Deborah James, also known as Bowelbabe, for her fearless and courageous fight against Stage 4 Bowel Cancer. 

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence
April 17, 2023

Sepsis - its about TIME

Sepsis is commonly seen as the body’s extreme response to infection. It can be a life-threatening emergency and if not treated quickly, the consequences can be catastrophic.

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence - Hospital and Surgery, Medical Negligence
April 05, 2023

CQC to take urgent action to protect women and babies

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust has been told by the CQC to take urgent action to protect women and babies from harm.

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
March 27, 2023

Endometriosis: something you have to deal with?

As we come to the end of Endometriosis Action Month, we reflect on the many women who suffer with symptoms of endometriosis, including pain and fatigue, who often endure a delay in diagnosis or treatment.

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence
March 23, 2023
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Sepsis: more support needed for junior doctors

Sepsis is a serious infection, so serious that if not diagnosed and treated immediately, it can have devastating consequences.

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Inquests
March 15, 2023

Surrey and East Sussex Hospitals: baby dies because of hospital failure

Nailah Ally, was diagnosed with Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) – a serious illness which sees the gut become inflamed and start to die – shortly after her birth in October 2019. She developed feeding issues as well as a swollen stomach and had to be fed via a tube.

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence, Medical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
March 07, 2023

Royal Derby Hospitals: maternal death could have been prevented

A recent inquest has concluded that a mother’s death could have been avoided after she delivered her baby if it were not for ‘missed opportunities’.

Clare Gooch
Medical Negligence
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