Failures in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Breast Cancer Service Breast cancer services at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have come under scrutiny following an independent review that identified significant failings in patient care over a number of years. The failures identified were systemic, with weaknesses across governance, leadership, culture, and […]
Category Archives: Medical Negligence
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Endometriosis Awareness Month – March 2026 March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month – a time to shine a light on a condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women, yet is still widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. It is estimated that around half of the UK population are unaware of this life-changing condition. On average, there […]
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PM Law Closing Down – What Happens to Your Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence Claim? If you are searching for “PM Law closing”, “PM Law closed down”, or “what happened to PM Law?” – you are not alone. Following the closure of PM Law, many clients with ongoing Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims are […]
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month March marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a vital opportunity to raise awareness about a disease that is often referred to as the “silent killer.” At Phoenix Legal Solicitors, we regularly support individuals and families affected by delayed or missed diagnoses of ovarian cancer. Early detection significantly improves outcomes. Yet too many […]
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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2026 March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, with National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day falling on 25 March 2026. Cerebral Palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. It is usually caused by an injury to the brain that occurs before, during or soon after […]
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World Encephalitis Day – 22 February 2026 22 February 2026 marks World Encephalitis Day, a global awareness campaign highlighting a serious and often misunderstood condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. Encephalitis affects over 500,000 people worldwide annually. The condition has an estimated 1.44 million cases globally and causes approximately 89,900 deaths. […]
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Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, held each February in the UK, aims to raise awareness of symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis. In the UK, around 9,000 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer each year, making it the 14th most common cancer in the UK. What Is Oesophageal Cancer? The oesophagus […]
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When and Why Families Seek Anonymity in Birth Brain Injury Claims Cases involving severe birth-related brain injuries often attract public attention, particularly where substantial compensation is approved to fund lifelong care. While the principle of open justice means court hearings are usually public, families caring for children with profound needs may face additional distress and […]
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Children Harmed by Orthopaedic Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital A report has been published following an investigation into Yaser Jabbar, a “world-famous” orthopaedic surgeon who operated on 789 children at Great Ormond Street Hospital between 2017 and 2022. Mr Jabbar specialised in complex surgery to lengthen and reconstruct children’s limbs. It has been reported […]
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Review into Treatment Provided by Leslie Irwin, Hand and Wrist Orthopaedic Surgeon Orthopaedic Surgeon Leslie Irwin, who specialised in hand and wrist surgery, worked for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust between 2001 and 2023. He also carried out private practice at Spire Washington Hospital. It is understood that Mr Irwin retired from NHS […]