Posts from 2020
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Hospitals need greater stroke awareness and more consultants
A lack of ‘stroke aware’ consultants is having a negative impact on the NHS. Peter Rigby, a Director at Patient Claim Line, is responding to concerns nearly half of UK hospitals do not have enough specialist stroke consultants. Peter said: “Someone s…
Is there still a need for face-to-face consultations?
Written by Solicitor/Senior Litigation Executive, Kate Goodman Following my previous blog, is it time for a communications upgrade in the NHS? I have examined the NHS’ interpersonal communications and the people behind the information. This second bl…
Concern for Southport and Ormskirk’s vulnerable patients
Following Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust’s latest Care Quality Commission inspection report, the overall rating of ‘requires improvement’ raises concerns for the year ahead. In November 2019, the CQC published their rating of the services…
Negligence bill alarming but legal costs are falling
The NHS compensation fees total is alarming, but evidence suggests claimants’ legal costs are falling, that’s according to Medical Negligence Solicitor, Kathryn Sharkey. Kathryn, a Solicitor at Patient Claim Line, is responding to a BBC investigation…