The New NHS League Tables: What Do They Mean and Do They Matter? The Government has published new league tables ranking NHS Trusts from best to worst. Separate tables cover acute trusts, non-acute trusts, and ambulance trusts. According to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, the tables are intended to “inform the public and let them exercise […]
Operation Bramber – Police Investigation into Patient Care and Treatment at Hospitals in Sussex It was recently reported by the BBC that a woman in Sussex, Charlotte Smart, is calling for medical professionals to be suspended during police investigations to safeguard both patients and practitioners. It is understood that the woman’s mother “was paralysed and […]
Yeovil Maternity Unit Scandal: Coroner Highlights Remote Working Risks After Baby’s Death As reported in the national press, a coroner has issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report highlighting the risks of NHS consultants working remotely and the impact this can have on patient safety. Deborah Archer, Area Coroner for Devon, Plymouth & Torbay, found […]
What Is Sarcoma? July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcomas are uncommon cancers that can affect any part of the body, inside or out—including muscles, bones, tendons, blood vessels, and fatty tissues. There are many different types of sarcoma, and together they make up about 1.4% of all cancer diagnoses in the UK. Around 15 people […]
How Long Does a Clinical Negligence Claim Take? One of the most common questions we hear from clients is: The honest answer is that every case is different, but having a realistic understanding of the timeline and what can cause delays can help manage expectations and reduce frustration along the way. In this blog, we […]
HSSIB Report Highlights Patient Safety Risks Last week the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) published a report confirming their finding that: HSSIB is a fully independent arm’s length body of the Department of Health and Social Care. They investigate patient safety concerns across the NHS in England with the aim of improving NHS care […]
National Maternity Investigation Launched to Improve NHS Care After Series of Scandals The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that a national maternity investigation has been launched to drive improvements in NHS maternity care and neonatal services. The investigation aims to identify systemic failures over the past 15 years and recommend immediate changes to […]
Delayed Skin Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know In the UK, the three most common types of skin cancer are Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), and Melanoma—each varying in severity, treatment, and implications. In this blog, we outline the main types of skin cancer, the risks associated with delayed diagnosis, and […]
What is an instrumental delivery? An instrumental delivery is also sometimes known as an operative delivery or an assisted vaginal birth. It is when an obstetric doctor uses medical instruments, namely forceps or a vacuum extractor (which is sometimes known as a Ventouse device), to help deliver the baby. When used appropriately and correctly by […]
Shoulder Dystocia and Its Risks Shoulder dystocia is one of the most challenging and potentially dangerous obstetric emergencies that can occur during childbirth. It arises when the baby’s shoulder becomes impacted behind the mother’s pubic bone, preventing the baby from being delivered after the head has emerged. This condition requires swift, skilled intervention to prevent […]
