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The National Deaf Children’s Society is warning that “hundreds, if not thousands,” of children across England may have been left permanently damaged due to potential failings in NHS audiology services. The charity is now calling for ‘fresh assessments’ to be carried out nationally after “the appalling situation,” revealed in The Times newspaper, suggests many child […]

In my work for Hudgell Solicitors, I represent many people who have suffered as a result of medical negligence, and most place receiving an apology from those treating them as a priority. People understand that medical mistakes can happen, but what they can’t accept is being faced with outright denials, and a lack of empathy […]

In this article experienced Chartered Legal Executive, Ronke Bain, answers the common questions about clinical negligence claims. What is clinical negligence, and does it differ from medical negligence? Clinical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional provides substandard care that directly causes harm to a patient. This can include misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes […]

What is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and is it caused by maternity care negligence? When parents are told their newborn baby has suffered a brain injury at birth it is, of course, a hugely distressing and worrying time. Suddenly they are forced to contemplate a very different life ahead for themselves, their wider family and […]

During pregnancy and birth, healthcare professionals have a duty to provide a reasonable amount of information to an expectant mother, especially before and during labour. This helps expectant parents to make decisions with what’s referred to as ‘informed consent’, or ‘medical consent, before treatment is provided or procedures are carried out. During pregnancy and childbirth […]

In this article: What are the early signs and symptoms of Cerebral Palsy in newborns? What causes Cerebral Palsy during pregnancy? Can I make a Cerebral Palsy medical negligence claim for my newborn? How to make a Cerebral Palsy negligence claim. Navigating the challenges of Cerebral Palsy can be overwhelming, especially if you believe that […]

Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence on 21st May 2024; tragically one person died and more than 100 passengers were injured. Of the 104 who were injured in the accident onboard the plane 15 are from the UK their reported injuries include spinal and brain injuries;  six remain in intensive […]

One of the largest causes of death and serious injury across the country is the subject of a new initiative being rolled out across 100 NHS hospitals in England which aims to empower patients and families to seek urgent reviews and second opinions. Sepsis is a major cause of hospital admissions, with almost 250,000 cases […]