Medical Negligence
The devastating knock-on effects of GP appointment delays
We regularly speak to people whose lives have been affected by delays in GP care. Sometimes we hear the stories directly from the individual who was trying to access medical help. Other times it comes from family members who are left asking how things were allowed to deteriorate so far before ac....
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Is there still a gender gap in healthcare in the UK?
For decades, we have seen evidence that women are far more likely to experience delays, misdiagnosis or dismissal of their symptoms. This is particularly true when their condition is complex, poorly understood or historically under-researched. I believe these issues reflect a wider problem in....
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Poor elderly care in winter and the issues that continue year after year
Every winter brings the same familiar headlines. As temperatures fall, hospital admissions among older patients rise and pressure on services becomes harder to ignore. Through my work, I’m given a rare opportunity to see the human impact behind those headlines. Families tell us about long w....
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Is the Supreme Court’s recent judgment correcting long-standing unfairness for injured children?
For more than four decades, a legal precedent from the 1981 case Croke v Wiseman prevented children from claiming compensation for the income they would have earned during the years of life they lost due to negligence. The Supreme Court has now overturned that position in a recent judgment ....
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Time Limits for GP Negligence Claims
If you think you have suffered GP medical negligence, how soon should you contact a professional? In this blog, we explain practical next steps for victims, including the key deadlines for submitting your claim and the types of compensation to which you might be entitled. How soon do I have ....
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Common cases of GP medical negligence
Every patient expects to receive a minimum level of care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. GP medical negligence occurs when a General Practitioner breaches their duty of care by providing substandard treatment that results in avoidable harm, injury or worsening of a condition. In this p....
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What is GP medical negligence?
GP negligence occurs when a General Practitioner (GP) breaches their duty of care, providing substandard treatment that causes harm. For victims of incompetent or poor-quality medical treatment, the effects can be hard to bear. In this blog, we’ll explain exactly what constitutes GP medical negli....
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Rebuilding life after a brain injury
A brain injury can change life in an instant, often affecting independence, work, relationships and daily routines. I’ve spoken to many clients who describe the experience as overwhelming. They are trying to cope with rehabilitation and family responsibilities, while also coming to terms wi....
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Facing the aftermath of substandard maternity care
Maternity scandals making national headlines have sadly shaken the public's trust in NHS maternity services over the last 20 years. Families who should have experienced one of life’s happiest moments instead found themselves living through their darkest, asking why a modern healthcare system h....
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Making a claim for cancer misdiagnosis
If you suspect you have been affected by cancer misdiagnosis, it’s important to understand your legal rights so you can decide whether to make a medical negligence claim. However, your health and wellbeing should always come first, so it’s essential to seek prompt medical treatment to give you ....
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Recognising the signs of cancer misdiagnosis
In our last blog we explained how cancer misdiagnosis can happen. While some misdiagnoses are subtle, identifying the correct illness can be vital to ensuring you receive the right treatment. Recognising potential red flags and acting quickly can therefore make a crucial difference. Symptoms....
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Understanding cancer misdiagnosis
Cancer can have a devastating impact on the lives of an individual and their family, so it’s vital to diagnose the illness as early as possible to improve the chances of survival. When delayed or misdiagnosis occurs due to clinical negligence, it can have tragic consequences. What is....
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What the latest clinical negligence data tells us about early resolution
As a solicitor practising in medical negligence, I often read market reports to understand how the sector is shifting and where pressure points are emerging. The latest UK Clinical Negligence Market Report for 2025 offers a clear picture of where the market now stands, particularly in relation t....
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What can we learn about oversight and patient safety from the Addenbrooke’s Review?
The recent review into paediatric orthopaedic surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital is difficult to read, and even harder to think about if your child was treated there. It found 32 missed opportunities to act on concerns about one surgeon’s practice over a 12-year period. If we do the maths on ....
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Calling for accountability in mental health negligence
According to a report from BBC News, there are concerns about the progress of the Lampard Inquiry – a high-profile public investigation into widespread failures in mental health care services. In response, individuals and families who have been impacted by mental health medical negligence a....
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Medical negligence experts warn of families left struggling for answers as inquest delays grow
Attwaters Solicitors are calling for action as inquest delays leave bereaved families without support after suicide in mental health care. The firm has recently supported several families, guiding them through the inquest process and, where appropriate, onward to medical negligence claims. Da....
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Care home negligence claims: how to get started
A son and daughter thought their elderly mother would be safe in a care home, but, sadly, they were wrong. Staff negligence led to a fall and a fractured leg. Attwaters helped the family take legal action against the home and secure damages of £25,000. If you or a loved one has suffered an inju....
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Negligence and neglect in care homes: what to look for
Pressure sores. Fractured bones. Weight loss. Care home residents can pay a high price for negligence and neglect, but the signs are not always physical. If you are worried that a nursing or care home is mistreating a loved one, it’s important to know what to look for and what steps to take. ....
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Care home negligence: is your loved one at risk?
Behind the closed doors of England’s care and nursing homes, thousands of vulnerable people are at risk of neglect and harm. Data from the NHS reveals there were more than 40,000 formal inquiries into potential abuse or neglect involving adults in nursing and residential care homes in England in ....
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Princess Alexandra Hospital apologises after morphine overdose death
News has emerged of a deeply distressing case involving 63-year-old cancer patient, Paulino Amico, who died at Princess Alexandra Hospital after being given multiple accidental morphine overdoses. Essex coroner Sonia Hayes concluded that Mr Amico’s death was ‘hastened and contributed to’ by t....
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