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 […]
Category Archives: NHS
20
Oct
Oct
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 […]
09
Oct
Oct
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 […]
06
Oct
Oct
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 […]
15
Sep
Sep
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, […]
15
Sep
Sep
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 […]
11
Sep
Sep
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 […]
26
Aug
Aug
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 […]
18
Aug
Aug
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 […]
24
Jul
Jul
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 […]