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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  |  30:11:20
What you need to know about maternal sepsis – guidelines, improvements to treatment and impact
A significant cause of maternal deaths in the UK results from sepsis (around 10%) (1). The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have clear guidelines on the management of bacterial sepsis before and after pregnancy, but is this enough to prevent serious harm to mother and babies from sepsis?
Case Study  |  30:11:20
Over £10m in compensation for cerebral palsy claim against Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Richard Coleman details a successful claim for medical negligence against the John Radcliffe Hospital, after negligent treatment at birth resulted in life-changing cerebral palsy.
Case Study  |  24:11:20
Successful case against The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust for negligence resulting in cerebral palsy
Kerstin Scheel details a claim involving a six-year-old boy who suffered negligent treatment at birth, resulting in cerebral palsy.
Opinion  |  06:10:20
Speaking with Katrina Hart about achieving her goals while living with cerebral palsy
We asked Katrina Hart, who is sponsored by our Medical Negligence team, about her experience of achieving her goals whilst living with cerebral palsy and what she hopes for in the future.
Opinion  |  06:10:20
The impact of COVID-19 on charities helping people with cerebral palsy
The COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating effect on numerous aspects of the economy, and the charity sector is no exception. It is estimated that the sector has lost at least £4.5 billion in income as a consequence of the pandemic, so many charities have had to fall back on their reserves.
Uncategorised  |  19:05:20
Caring for children with cerebral palsy in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown
Kerstin Scheel, partner in our Compensation Protection team, explains how the current lockdown is impacting upon those who need help to care for family members with cerebral palsy.
Uncategorised  |  05:02:20
RWK Goodman birth injury specialists represent young boy in £23 million action for negligent care to his mother
Our specialist birth injury team has represented a young boy in an action regarding negligent care provided to his mother at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol.
Opinion  |  07:01:20
Is hydrotherapy for children with cerebral palsy really necessary? What the latest research and case law says
“Just because I like steak and chips, it doesn’t mean it’s good for me nor that someone else should pay for me to have it”. Surely this shouldn’t apply to hydrotherapy for children with cerebral palsy? According to some, it does. However Paul Rumley thinks the research, and case law, says otherwise.
Uncategorised  |  18:12:19
A ‘super’ Christmas campaign – how one charity is raising money for disabled children over the festive period
Kerstin Scheel from our Medical Negligence team looks at how Brainwave is helping to raise money for disabled children over the Christmas period.
Case Study  |  08:10:19
£4.8 million awarded for oxygen deprivation during birth
Paul Rumley acted for C, a 19 year old man who received insufficient oxygen to the brain around the time of his birth due to a 29 minute negligent delay in his delivery. His twin brother was born uninjured.
Opinion  |  04:10:19
What issues do children with cerebral palsy face when trying to gain access to mainstream education and EHC plans
Education is a vital part of any child's development, but if they have a disability like cerebral palsy accessing it can be difficult. Here Sarah White from our team explains how EHC plans can help kids get on in school and the challenges faced in obtaining them.
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