Supporting over 140 clients Mr Jeremy Parker

Our expert medical negligence group actions team, led by Christian Beadell, Head of Group Action, and Francesca Paul, Associate Solicitor, is currently supporting over 140 patients of Mr Jeremy Parker with their claims. The team has successfully secured more than £1 million in compensation for 30 related cases.

Mr Parker has been under investigation by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) since 2022 after being referred by the General Medical Council due to concerns regarding his orthopaedic surgical procedures. Specialising in hip and knee surgery, Mr Parker worked at Colchester Hospital and the Oaks Hospital but has been suspended since July 2019.

Following a tribunal, Mr Parker was removed from the medical register, effective 2nd February 2023, meaning he can no longer practise in the UK pending any appeal. If no appeal is made, he will be permanently struck off.

Christian Beadell commented on the tribunal’s outcome, stating, “The Tribunal upheld all allegations against Mr Parker, supporting our clients’ claims that he failed to inform patients of the material risks associated with their treatment, did not consider less invasive alternatives, and did not meet the expected surgical standards. It is disappointing that Mr Parker was not present to explain his actions, and the Trust’s lack of comment during the hearing is concerning, especially given that he performed 33 major surgeries while suspended.”

Christian added that, while the decision to strike off Mr Parker is welcomed, it offers little comfort to those living with the consequences of his actions. He urged the Trust to expedite the settlement of ongoing legal claims so that affected patients can begin to move on. He also encouraged others in Essex and Colchester who may have been impacted by Mr Parker to seek expert legal advice, as they are entitled to redress for injuries caused by substandard surgical procedures.

What Happens Next?

Our team is actively working with the Trust’s legal team to resolve these claims promptly. Despite already securing over £1 million in compensation, we continue to investigate new enquiries, as there may be hundreds more affected by Mr Parker’s actions.

Have You Been Impacted?

If you have been affected by treatment from Mr Parker and wish to know if you have a claim, we are available for a no-obligation chat. We operate on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning there is no financial risk to you. Contact our specialist team, and we will guide you through the next steps and how we can assist you.

Key allegations

£30 million secured for 30 clients so far

Failed to discuss care with other medical professionals prior to operating.

Failed to obtain informed consent for the procedure.

Failed to refer a patient to an appropriate specialist.

Dishonest in adding pre-typed notes to approximately 14 patient’s records.

Mr Parker has been struck off by the General Medical Council

The Tribunal confirmed that all the allegations against Mr Parker have been upheld. Over many years, Mr Parker did not warn patents of the risks of their treatment. Neither was there any consideration of less invasive alternative treatments, and he failed to carry out surgery to the standard patients should expect.

Do you feel you have been affected?

There may be hundreds of other people in Essex and the Colchester area who have been affected by Mr Parker’s activities. We urge them to seek expert legal advice, as they may be entitled to financial compensation that may help them move forward more comfortably with their lives.

Find out if you can claim

Our team of experts will support you all the way

Our Group Actions team is led by Christian Beadell and Francesca Paul. They are supported by Sion Wynne, and a dedicated team of talented medical negligence solicitors. The team forms part of a wider medical negligence department, with Peter Rigby at the helm. Our Group Actions team specialises in bringing forward collective clinical negligence claims against a single defendant, and have a track record of successfully securing compensation for our clients.

Adrian Denson
Chief Legal Officer

Peter Rigby
Managing Director of Medical Negligence

Christian Beadell
Partner, Head of Strategy and Legal Operations

Francesca Paul
Partner & Solicitor

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Frequently asked questions

How many people are affected?: We have been instructed by 140 former patients of Mr Jeremy Parker who were treated by him over many years leading up to his suspension in 2019. However, we believe there may be many more impacted.
Where did Mr Parker operate?: Mr Parker primarily conducted hip and knee surgeries as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon operating out of the Colchester Hospital and the Oaks Medical centre
How have patients been impacted?: Many of our clients have undergone surgeries with poor outcomes resulting in lifelong changes.  It has been particularly difficult for them to find answers in relation to their treatment due to the absence of any formal recall of Mr Parker’s patients and as result it has only been through pursuing claims that many of these clients have received a clear understanding of where their treatment fell below a reasonable standard.  
How where the surgeries booked?: Mr Parker conducted the majority of his surgeries under the NHS or the Choose and Book scheme, however, we are also instructed in a number of claims relating to private treatment.
How much compensation has already been paid out?: We are in discussions with the Trust’s legal representatives and have adopted a collaborative approach to resolve these claims as swiftly and economically as possible with over £1m in damages having already been recovered for our clients.