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How to Claim Against the NHS for Medical Negligence
When NHS care goes wrong, we’re here to help you move forward. The NHS is the cornerstone of healthcare in the UK, and most of the time, it provides exceptional care. But when mistakes happen, and those mistakes cause harm, you have the legal right t…
The Cost of Missed GP Appointments For The NHS
Understanding the Impact of Missed Appointments on the NHS The cost of missed GP appointments to the NHS is huge. With around one in 15 medical appointments not attended, and recent data from the NHS, this proves a persistent issue in the UK. Members…
£29K Secured For A Client Following A Devastating Pharmacy Error
The Incident Our client, a 52-year-old foster carer from Kent, had been managing her rheumatoid arthritis with the help of Methotrexate. Prescribed a weekly dosage of 20mg, she collected her medication as normal from her local pharmacy, a trusted pla…
The Best and Worst Rated NHS Maternity Units in England, According to CQC Data
According to our study, 63% of NHS maternity units in England are currently performing below standard, being rated ‘Requires Improvement’ or ‘Inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Here at Patient Claim Line, we crunched the numbers to rev…
Alleged Delay in Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Highlights the Impact of GP Negligence on the Patient
Background to the case: In early summer of 2019, our client, a woman in her fifties, noticed a lump in her breast. She visited her GP practice regarding her lump however was sent home with no further action taken. Our client was not comfortable wit…
Over Half of UK Patients Avoid Doctors Due to Embarrassment – How to Overcome the Fear
Taking a visit to the doctor can often be a daunting task for some, especially when it concerns areas of the body that many of us may be embarrassed to discuss. With this in mind, we surveyed 1,000 UK residents to find out the UK’s approach to embarr…
What are my legal rights to an in-person GP appointment?
Medical Negligence Expert answers common questions you may have about seeing your GP. Sophie McGarry, Solicitor at Patient Claim Line, has shared what your legal rights are to an in-person GP appointment and what you can do if you have been misdiagno…
Securing Justice for a Merkel Cell Carcinoma Patient Following Delays in Radiotherapy
The Incident Our client, a woman in her 60's at the time of the incident, was referred urgently by her GP to the Soft Tissue Carcinoma Clinic at the defendant Trust due to concerns about a large lump on the back of her left leg. Initially suspecte…
£28.5K secured following delayed treatment for a builder’s hand injury
The Incident At the time of the incident, our client, a 52-year-old self-employed builder, sustained a severe injury to his right hand while using an electric chop saw. He immediately sought medical attention at the Emergency Department of Southpo…
Business Owner Receives Terminal Cancer Diagnosis After Repeated Treatment Failures
The Incident Our 63-year-old client received a diagnosis of bladder cancer in December 2016. Due to indications that his cancer had grown into deeper levels of the bladder, the client should have undergone a cystectomy, where all or part of t…
£20,000 Settlement Secured Following Traumatic Birth
The Incident Our client, a 29-year-old woman expecting her third child, attended Watford General Hospital in labour. She was considered high-risk due to a history of one lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) and one vaginal delivery. On arrival a…
Best and Worst Rated NHS GPs in England
The Best & Worst Rated NHS GP Practices in England, According to CQC Data The team here at Patient Claim Line analysed Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection data to reveal the locations with the worst rated NHS GPs and the concerns rais…