Ms Kuldeep Stohr has finally been named as the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon under investigation by the Cambridge University Hospitals Trust in relation to care she provided to adult and child patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. Ms Stohr worked in the Major Trauma Centre, but has been suspended since January Read more…
At a recent Inquest at the Medico Legal Centre in Sheffield, Martha O’Toole, Solicitor, acted on behalf of the family of Gareth Etchells-Height who died by suicide at Wainwright Crescent, a step-down mental health facility under Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Trust. Martha provided crucial support to Gareth’s family Read more…
Another 1,500 patients recalled by Spire Healthcare regarding jailed breast surgeon, Ian Paterson. An old computer database has revealed another 1,500 patients of disgraced and convicted breast surgeon, Ian Paterson, who may have been affected by surgeries he carried out between 1993 and the early 2000s. Ian Paterson is currently Read more…
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have been fined £800,000 by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for failing to provide safe care to baby Wynter Andrews in 2019 which led to her tragic death. This is the largest fine to be imposed on an NHS Trust due to negligence in maternity Read more…
Inquiry into Nottingham NHS maternity services failings expected to exceed 1,500 cases – lawyers call for families to come forward. An independent review into maternity failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, been launched, with families encouraged to come forward with their stories. Senior midwife, Donna Ockenden, was appointed as Read more…
In May 2022, there has been an unusually high number of hepatitis cases being reported in children. According to the UK Health Security Agency, as of 3 May 2022, there have been 163 cases of hepatitis diagnosed in children aged under 16 in the UK since 1 January 2022. New Read more…
What’s in a name – Risperidone or Ropinirole? We have recently been instructed to investigate a potential clinical negligence case arising following the negligent dispensing of medication. In our client’s case, a Pharmacist mistakenly dispensed Risperdal (brand name ‘Risperidone’), an antipsychotic medication, instead of her usual medication for restless leg Read more…
Mr Daniel Hay has been named as the surgeon under investigation by the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust and NHS England in relation to care provided to hundreds of women between 2015 and 2018 prior to his retirement in July 2020. Many of Mr Hay’s former Read more…
If you or a family member are considering whether to bring a claim for personal injury, it is very important that you know about the time limits which affect it. The injured person must either settle the claim, or start court proceedings to protect it, within a 3-year time period Read more…
Whilst injuries of all seriousness can be difficult to deal with, accidents which cause serious harm and financial loss can be life changing. We have represented many clients over the years who have suffered life changing injuries and may be able to help you recover compensation to assist you now Read more…