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Opinion | 08:03:21

Lives are being changed with a £30 million Government investment into Changing Places Toilets

Abigail Ringer explains the importance of a new £30 million investment from the Government into Changing Places toilets.

Opinion | 04:03:21

How to stay active with cerebral palsy – from riding to running

I recently came across the inspirational story of Bryanna Tanase featured in Horse and Hound. Bryanna, who is 17 years old and lives with cerebral palsy, shares her story on how horses have impacted her life and her dream of competing in the Paralympics. She hopes that she might inspire others to reach their full potential too.

Opinion | 03:03:21

Are maternity medics being encouraged enough to “Think Sepsis”?

In January 2021 MBRRACE published is latest report into maternal deaths. It was noted that between 2016-2018 23 women in the UK lost their lives to sepsis, accounting for 11% of all maternal deaths in that period. The report made a number of recommendations to improve these figures going forward.

Case Study | 02:03:21

£100k in damages for 40-year-old who developed sepsis after the birth of her child

The claimant, a 40-year-old woman, received damages for the injuries she suffered as a result of the failure of the staff employed by the defendant trust to diagnose and treat infection with Streptococcus group A following the delivery of her child. As a result of the negligence she suffered sepsis leading to myositis and a blistering skin rash; and underwent total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy. She also developed post-traumatic stress disorder and a depressive episode of mild severity.

Case Study | 02:03:21

£250k for 39-year-old who suffered sepsis after negligent maternity care

The claimant, a 39-year-old woman, received damages for the injuries she suffered as a result of the failure of the staff employed by the defendant Trust to diagnose and treat infection with Streptococcus group A following the delivery of her child. As a result of the negligence she suffered sepsis and kidney failure requiring admission to ITU; and underwent total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. She also developed post traumatic stress disorder.

Opinion | 04:02:21

Brain injury and shoulder dystocia: a fresh approach from the HSIB?

Joachim Stanley, a specialist in Erb's palsy claims, reviews the latest report and guidance from HSIB into shoulder dystocia and brain injury.

Opinion | 04:02:21

For injured people, it’s vital to find time to talk about mental health

When someone experiences an injury, the physical impact is clear. People find themselves unable to live their lives as they used to – they may even need adaptations to their home or working arrangements – but what about the effects of physical trauma that aren’t so visible?

Opinion | 03:02:21

No-fault clinical negligence claims: a knee-jerk reaction that’s bad for patient safety?

Paul Rumley, Partner in our Medical Negligence team, reacts to news that the Government is exploring changes to the current clinical negligence claims system to instead focus on 'no-fault' compensation.

Opinion | 22:01:21

The latest HSIB report: advocating patient safety avoidance?

Paul Rumley, a lead partner in our Medical Negligence team, reacts to the latest HSIB report into 'never events' which is advocating for a reclassification of the term.

Opinion | 15:01:21

MBRRACE-UK – Savings Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care 2020 report for 2020; what are the key findings?

Kerstin Scheel reviews the key findings from the recent MBRRACE-UK report into maternity care.

Opinion | 07:01:21

Is Erb’s palsy ever just a result of the forces of labour?

Paul Rumley, who specialises in Erb's palsy claims, explains whether defences using the maternal propulsive theory are likely to rule out Erb's palsy being as a result of negligence.

Case Study | 06:01:21

£3000 for delayed diagnosis of spinal subluxation by North Bristol NHS Trust Hospital

£3,000 compensation recovered from North Bristol NHS Trust for pain and suffering caused by a three month delay in correctly diagnosing spinal subluxation.

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