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RWK Goodman TAC Magazine - 9th Edt - Spinal surgery in cerebral palsy: funding the costs

Opinion | 22:08:23

Discussing spinal surgery in cerebral palsy and funding the costs of SDR and curvature surgery

Surgical treatment of the spine, whether that is to treat curvature of the spine or to carry out selective dorsal rhizotomy, has become a mainstay of treatment for children and young people with cerebral palsy. As a parent or carer of a child with cerebral palsy, it is not always an easy decision to proceed to surgery. Both the likely benefits need be considered against the known risks of surgery. In addition, for some, the cost of surgery will hang heavily in the balance.

Can Group B Strep Cause Cerebral Palsy - RWK Goodman

Opinion | 16:08:23

Can Group B Strep Cause Cerebral Palsy?

Many pregnant women carry the bacteria Group B Streptococcus or GBS and it is usually harmless to both mother and baby. However, in some instances the bacteria can pass to the baby and the baby may go on to develop a severe infection. GBS infection in a baby can have serious consequences and it is essential that the infection is treated urgently to prevent the risks of long-term brain injury including cerebral palsy.

Child with cerebral palsy smiles at the camera whilst sitting in their mother's arms

Opinion | 14:07:23

The effects of cerebral palsy in children

The physical, mental and emotional effects of cerebral palsy on children and their families can be significant. Our specialist birth injury team works with many families whose child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy....

Opinion | 14:07:23

Questions to ask a child brain injury lawyer

If your child has suffered a brain injury, whether as a result of an accident or negligence at birth, you may wish to instruct a brain injury lawyer to assess your claim. Here we...

Report | 11:04:23

Investment in maternity care would change lives and save NHS millions

Every year, around 1,800 UK children are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. It’s estimated that at least 1 in every 12 of those diagnoses occurs because of negligence in maternity care settings, with lives permanently...

Opinion | 18:01:23

State of the art prosthetics and how we help to acquire them

The Oxford Compensation Protection Team recently ordered a Trexo Dynamic Robot for a client with cerebral palsy, sustained as a result of a birth injury. The Trexo Robotic Gait Trainer is a robot skeleton...

Opinion | 23:11:22

Is cerebral palsy a result of medical malpractice?

Kerstin Scheel explains what causes cerebral palsy and when the condition may be a result of medical negligence.

Case Study | 13:10:22

The need for dynamic interaction between compensation claims and Islamic compliance

Raising a child with a brain injury can be a huge undertaking for any family, but what happens when even getting some much-needed help might compromise a family’s beliefs? With three sons already, Malik...

Case Study | 17:05:22

Over £10 million compensation secured for eight-year-old boy with cerebral palsy

RWK Goodman’s Kerstin Scheel and Abigail Ringer have secured a settlement of more than £10 million for a little boy, L, who suffered from a shortage of oxygen at the time of his birth at Worthing Hospital in Sussex.

Opinion | 07:03:22

How to bring a cerebral palsy claim – what you need to know

If you or your child has suffered a brain injury causing cerebral palsy, the process of making a claim might seem daunting. With this in mind, our specialist cerebral palsy solicitors have broken down what you need to know about claiming for compensation and more.

Opinion | 02:03:22

Is healthcare inequality reflected in the prevalence of cerebral palsy?

A recent review designed to tackle ethnic health inequality in the NHS has revealed stark disparities in care within maternal and neonatal health. So for cerebral palsy awareness month, Abigail Ringer digs deeper into whether this inequity in healthcare is reflected in the prevalence of cerebral palsy in our communities.

Opinion | 02:02:22

Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) maternity investigations will now be conducted by a new Special Health Authority (SHA) – what does this mean for patient safety?

Kerstin Scheel explains the latest change in maternity healthcare, with The HSIB's maternity investigations being conducted by a new Special Health Authority (SHA), and what it means for patient safety.

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