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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust maternity care claims

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The CQC has rated three maternity services run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as inadequate. The nationwide review of maternity services, run by midwife Donna Ockenden, found that North Manchester General Hospital, Saint Mary’s Hospital...

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust maternity care claims

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The ratings for maternity services at Liverpool’s Women’s Hospital went down following a recent nationwide review of maternity services by midwife, Donna Ockenden. The review took place in January 2023 and the hospital was given an overall...

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust maternity care claims

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Maternity services at Royal Bolton Hospital have been rated as ‘requiring improvement’ following a nationwide review of maternity services by midwife, Donna Ockenden. The main findings of the report, published in March 2023 were as...

Sepsis - what are the symptoms and how can it be treated?

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Most people have heard of ‘sepsis’, but how many of you know exactly what causes this life threatening condition, how to spot it and what to do if you think somebody may be developing sepsis? Who can develop sepsis?...

Worst staffing crisis in NHS history

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As the covid-19 pandemic nears the end, life is returning to normal for many of us. Sadly, however, the same cannot be said for the NHS. Despite facing unprecedented treatment backlogs, the NHS are now facing the highest staff shortage in its history...

Boost for maternity care in England

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The government has announced a £2.45 million review of maternity care in England. The shake up aims to prevent brain injury and death in childbirth. This is welcome news after a recent report found that at least 46 babies have suffered brain damage...

Baby boy dies after NHS Trust makes mistakes during delivery

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A baby boy sadly died as a result of mistakes made during his delivery at Frimley Park Hospital NHS Trust. Theo Ellis was in a breech position but the midwives failed to recognise this until his mother was in advanced labour. There were also missed...

Delay in the diagnosis of cervical cancer

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As we are navigate our way through our third lockdown in ten months, the upheaval thrust upon us by coronavirus is becoming all too familiar. The overwhelming demand on the NHS is reported daily in the news and many of us have had personal...

UK organ donation - are you aware of the change in the law?

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On 20 May 2020 the law relating to organ donation changed in the UK. Prior to this date, those who wished to donate their organs were required to opt in, meaning that people had to actively register their intention to become a donor. Inevitably not...

How will I pay for my cerebral palsy medical negligence claim, and is it worth it?

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Cerebral palsy cases are usually very costly due to the complex and often lengthy investigations that are required. However, if you or a loved one think that you may have a cerebral palsy claim , there may be several options available to...