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The key to recovery after hip replacement surgery
Written by Francesca Paul, Medical Negligence Solicitor Hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires a significant amount of recovery time. While the goal of the surgery is to improve mobility and reduce pain, it's important to remember…
What does the NHS annual report say about maternity negligence?
In the UK, there are hundreds of thousands of babies born every year and this should be an amazing time for families, however, if the correct care is not given, it can be a traumatising time and can potentially lead on to lifelong health problems for…
Sepsis: a guide for parents
Sepsis can affect anyone at any time in their life, however children, particularly premature babies and infants can be more susceptible to developing sepsis, and because of that, it is important for parents to know the signs and symptoms to be aware…
Which areas in the UK have the most missed GP appointments, and how much does it cost the NHS?
The cost of missed appointments to the NHS is huge, with around 1 in 15 medical appointments not attended, and recent data from the NHS has shown that this continues to be an issue in the UK. Members of the public have started to realise, now more so…
A guide to reporting a GP for Negligence
When we visit a general practitioner (GP), we trust that they will provide us with competent medical care. GPs are held to the same standards as other medical professionals and owe their patients appropriate levels of care. However, if a GP does not…
What can you do if your surgery is cancelled?
Every year, in England, there are thousands of elective operations cancelled by the NHS due to non-clinical reasons. Cancelled non-elective surgeries can be stressful and frustrating for patients, especially if you are counting on it to address pain…
Why is it important for treatment and surgery to be acted upon quickly?
Time is a critical factor when treating illnesses, if treatment is delayed, it can lead to irreversible complications for patients. Over the past couple of years there have been more patients who have had to wait longer than 18 weeks to receive treat…
How long are patient waiting times?
Patient waiting times within the NHS have been an issue for a long time and the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic has forced unprecedented changes in the business processes within General Practices. Senior Litigation Executive, Tim Moulton believ…
Common Surgical Errors & What to Look Out For
Surgical errors can happen to anyone undergoing surgery. Surgical errors are avoidable mistakes that can occur during any type of surgical procedure. They can range from minor mistakes to serious complications that could result in injury or potential…
Understanding Different Types of Cerebral Palsy
Has your child been diagnosed with cerebral palsy? If so, you may be wondering what it means, here we are going to explain: What Cerebral Palsy is The different types of cerebral palsy How to help your child with cerebral palsy What is cerebral…
Understanding brain damage at birth and how it can affect a child
Hundreds of thousands of babies are born each year in the UK, and unfortunately things can and do go wrong before, during and after birth. According to Cerebral Palsy Guide, head and brain injuries are the most common birth-related injuries babies su…
How often do we see Cerebral Palsy represented in the media?
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage before, during and shortly after pregnancy and childbirth. it is the most common motor disability in childhood according to CDC. The NHS say symptoms of cerebral palsy include: Delaye…