Needle Stick Injuries: When Do They Become a Clinical Negligence Claim? Needle stick injuries are a serious occupational hazard within healthcare settings. For doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff, the risk of being accidentally pricked by a contaminated or used needle is always there. While many incidents are handled appropriately, failures in safety procedures […]
New Referral Service – ‘Advice and Guidance’ The British Medical Journal (BMJ) has reported that patients may be at risk as a result of NHS England’s new “advice and guidance” referral rules, which come into force on 1 April 2026. According to the NHS England website, NHS Advice and Guidance is defined as: How the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Client Awarded £12,000 Compensation After Negligent Invisalign Dental Treatment At Phoenix Solicitors, we recently helped a client secure £12,000 in compensation after suffering a chemical burn during Invisalign dental treatment caused by a dentist’s negligence. What Happened During the Invisalign Procedure? Our client visited a dental practice to continue her Invisalign aligner treatment, a cosmetic […]
