Medical Negligence
The pros and cons of single patient records
When you’re rushed to hospital, healthcare professionals don’t always have access to your full medical history. But this information could be critical to your care – and even your survival. Existing conditions, medications and allergies can all influence care decisions – especially in emerg....
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Addenbrooke’s review widened to include additional emergency orthopaedic patients
The ongoing clinical review into care provided by suspended surgeon Ms Kuldeep Stohr at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), has now been expanded to include additional patients who underwent emergency orthopaedic procedures. Attwaters prev....
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PMOS and delayed diagnosis: why the renaming of PCOS matters
The recent decision to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome reflects more than a change in terminology. For many, it represents growing recognition that the condition has historically been misunderstood, oversimplified and, in some cases, inadequately diagnos....
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How to gain legal and financial support after birth trauma
Giving birth can be a time of joy - but also a time of anxiety and uncertainty. Families put their trust in healthcare professionals to make the right decisions, but they don’t always get the support they need or the care they deserve. One survey found that 43% of people didn’t feel they wer....
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What happened to my baby? Birth negligence claims can help families prove care failings.
When a baby is injured or dies, families need answers. But they don’t always get them. This can make an already distressing situation even more traumatic. “In the absence of clear explanations, women often wrongly blame themselves…they think it is because of something they have done or tha....
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Maternity care crisis is putting mothers and babies at risk
Incomplete records. Delayed clinical reviews. Rushed appointments. Staff capacity pressures. These are just some of the problems that have been highlighted by a national review of maternity and neonatal services. The initial findings prompted the investigation’s chair Baroness Amos to st....
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Why it’s so crucial to treat meningitis promptly
The recent meningitis outbreak in Kent has highlighted the dangers of meningococcal disease, which can lead to meningitis. At least 20 young people have been infected and, tragically, two individuals have died. It is thought that the young people were exposed to the disease in a nightclub. Bu....
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The devastating knock-on effects of GP appointment delays
We regularly speak to people whose lives have been affected by delays in GP care. Sometimes we hear the stories directly from the individual who was trying to access medical help. Other times it comes from family members who are left asking how things were allowed to deteriorate so far before ac....
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Is there still a gender gap in healthcare in the UK?
For decades, we have seen evidence that women are far more likely to experience delays, misdiagnosis or dismissal of their symptoms. This is particularly true when their condition is complex, poorly understood or historically under-researched. I believe these issues reflect a wider problem in....
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Poor elderly care in winter and the issues that continue year after year
Every winter brings the same familiar headlines. As temperatures fall, hospital admissions among older patients rise and pressure on services becomes harder to ignore. Through my work, I’m given a rare opportunity to see the human impact behind those headlines. Families tell us about long w....
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Is the Supreme Court’s recent judgment correcting long-standing unfairness for injured children?
For more than four decades, a legal precedent from the 1981 case Croke v Wiseman prevented children from claiming compensation for the income they would have earned during the years of life they lost due to negligence. The Supreme Court has now overturned that position in a recent judgment ....
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Time Limits for GP Negligence Claims
If you think you have suffered GP medical negligence, how soon should you contact a professional? In this blog, we explain practical next steps for victims, including the key deadlines for submitting your claim and the types of compensation to which you might be entitled. How soon do I have ....
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Common cases of GP medical negligence
Every patient expects to receive a minimum level of care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. GP medical negligence occurs when a General Practitioner breaches their duty of care by providing substandard treatment that results in avoidable harm, injury or worsening of a condition. In this p....
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What is GP medical negligence?
GP negligence occurs when a General Practitioner (GP) breaches their duty of care, providing substandard treatment that causes harm. For victims of incompetent or poor-quality medical treatment, the effects can be hard to bear. In this blog, we’ll explain exactly what constitutes GP medical negli....
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Rebuilding life after a brain injury
A brain injury can change life in an instant, often affecting independence, work, relationships and daily routines. I’ve spoken to many clients who describe the experience as overwhelming. They are trying to cope with rehabilitation and family responsibilities, while also coming to terms wi....
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Facing the aftermath of substandard maternity care
Maternity scandals making national headlines have sadly shaken the public's trust in NHS maternity services over the last 20 years. Families who should have experienced one of life’s happiest moments instead found themselves living through their darkest, asking why a modern healthcare system h....
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Making a claim for cancer misdiagnosis
If you suspect you have been affected by cancer misdiagnosis, it’s important to understand your legal rights so you can decide whether to make a medical negligence claim. However, your health and wellbeing should always come first, so it’s essential to seek prompt medical treatment to give you ....
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Recognising the signs of cancer misdiagnosis
In our last blog we explained how cancer misdiagnosis can happen. While some misdiagnoses are subtle, identifying the correct illness can be vital to ensuring you receive the right treatment. Recognising potential red flags and acting quickly can therefore make a crucial difference. Symptoms....
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Understanding cancer misdiagnosis
Cancer can have a devastating impact on the lives of an individual and their family, so it’s vital to diagnose the illness as early as possible to improve the chances of survival. When delayed or misdiagnosis occurs due to clinical negligence, it can have tragic consequences. What is....
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What the latest clinical negligence data tells us about early resolution
As a solicitor practising in medical negligence, I often read market reports to understand how the sector is shifting and where pressure points are emerging. The latest UK Clinical Negligence Market Report for 2025 offers a clear picture of where the market now stands, particularly in relation t....
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