NHS ‘Never Events’ NHS England has published a provisional report detailing the number of Patient Safety Incidents, commonly referred to as ‘Never Events’, reported between April and November 2025 across 120 NHS Trusts. A Never Event is a serious, and sometimes catastrophic, patient safety incident that has either caused serious harm or had the clear […]
Harm Suffered by NHS Cancer Patients The BBC has reported that more than 200 breast cancer patients at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust suffered harm, with 43 patients experiencing serious harm linked to shortcomings in patient care. Issues included delayed diagnoses and, tragically, some women undergoing unnecessary mastectomies. Findings From the Independent Review […]
Medical Device Claims: The Medtronic LVAD Scandal It has been reported that doctors at Freeman Hospital (Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) and Harefield Hospital (Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust) continued to recommend and implant a Medtronic Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) — the HeartWare HVAD — despite knowing that this device was linked […]
Medical Negligence – Delay in Diagnosing a Heart Attack A delay or mistake in diagnosing and treating heart-related conditions, including heart attacks, can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening consequences. When the standard of medical care falls short, it may be possible to pursue a claim for compensation. What Is a Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)? […]
Medical Negligence – Gallbladder Surgery Surgical errors during gallbladder surgery can cause serious injury, often requiring further corrective operations or procedures to repair the damage. If the harm was avoidable, it may be possible to pursue a medical negligence claim for compensation. Understanding the Gallbladder and Common Issues The gallbladder is a small, pouch-like organ […]
Time Limits in Medical Negligence Claims: Why Early Legal Advice Is Crucial If you believe you may have a legal claim arising from negligent medical treatment, it’s essential to seek legal advice as early as possible. The Limitation Act 1980 sets out strict time limits for bringing a claim, and missing a deadline could prevent […]
Investigation into Cardiac Surgeon Following Multiple Patient Deaths The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting an investigation following the deaths of seven (7) patients at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, operated by The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The deceased patients were treated by Ms Karen Booth, a cardiac surgeon at the […]
Something we hear quite often from potential clients is that they feel uncomfortable about suing the NHS. Many people recognise the hugely important work the NHS does and worry that making a claim will get someone into trouble. However, pursuing a medical negligence claim is not about punishing the NHS or targeting individual clinicians. It […]
14 NHS Trusts Face Review Over Patient Safety Concerns It has been reported that 14 NHS trusts are to have their maternity services examined under the government’s ongoing review of maternity care in England. The review is chaired by Baroness Amos, who has acknowledged that it is “entirely unacceptable” that such an investigation is needed, […]
Successful Clinical Negligence Claim: £45,000 Secured for Child with Avoidable Hearing Loss Phoenix Legal Solicitors has successfully settled a clinical negligence claim on behalf of Miss C, who suffered avoidable hearing loss due to failings in her ENT care at the defendant hospital. After detailed investigation and expert legal representation, Phoenix Legal was able to […]
