NHS maternity review highlights serious failures in care
A major national review into NHS maternity and neonatal services has revealed deeply concerning failures affecting women and babies across England.
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Harrods redress scheme: what you need to know before the 31 March deadline
The Harrods Redress Scheme has been established to compensate survivors. At Medical Accident Group, we are here to support you through the claims process.
CPS Charges Former West Midlands Doctor with Multiple Offences
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that a former doctor who worked within two major West Midlands hospital trusts has been charged with a series of serious sexual offences involving patients.
Inquiry announced into Leeds NHS maternity failings
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent inquiry into the maternity units at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, after reports of repeated failings and potentially avoidable deaths of babies and mothers.
Spotlight on… Dominic Weir
Spotlight on… Sophie Walton
This month we shine a spotlight on Sophie Walton. Sophie is currently on her training contract and spent some time with the team at Medical Accident Group.
Investigations of abuse by Dr Iuliu Stan – The Royal Cornwall Hospital
Spotlight on… Fahmidah Ali
Spotlight on... Fahmidah Ali. Find out more about our Associate and what's involved in her role within the medical accident group team.
Spotlight on… Peter Savage
Spotlight on… Peter Savage. Find out more about our Partner and what's involved in his role.
Eggs and Embryos Destroyed in Error
Over 130 women have sadly lost the chance of becoming mothers due to Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust in London, a top fertility clinic, destroying eggs and embryos in error.
The introduction of Martha’s Rule
The aim of the upcoming Martha’s Rule implementation will improve the ability for patients and families to obtain an urgent second opinion.
Secondary victims in healthcare – clarified by the supreme court
The courts have concluded that people will not longer be able to make secondary victim claims in clinical negligence cases.