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Action for Brain Injury Week

19th to 25th May is Brain Injury Awareness week. The aim is to increase awareness and advocate for better support for people who have been affected by a brain injury.

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Medical Negligence

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. It gives us the opportunity to raise awareness about Cerebral Palsy and the services that provide vital support for people living with the condition.

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Carla Duprey Solicitor
Medical Negligence

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, Carla Duprey highlights the importance of raising awareness about both prevention and patient rights, which help improve care and accountability in the fight against breast cancer.

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Carla Duprey Solicitor
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Medical Negligence

Lord Darzi Report into the NHS

Carla Duprey, Solicitor in the Clinical Negligence Department at Been Let Down, analyses the Lord Darzi report into patient access and quality of care within the NHS.

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Carla Duprey Solicitor
Medical Negligence

CQC Report into Maternity Care

Carla Duprey, Solicitor in the Clinical Negligence Department at Been Let Down, analyses a report into maternity care in the UK to determine if there is a high risk of birth injury in NHS England hospitals.

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Carla Duprey Solicitor
Medical Negligence

Great Ormond Street Hospital launches investigation into cases of more than 700 patients

NHS hospital reviews care of over 700 patients after inquiry found orthopaedic doctor caused lifelong damage.

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Carla Duprey Solicitor
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Medical Negligence

Report into the increase of birth injuries in NHS England hospitals

We have analysed maternity care in the UK to determine if there has been an increase in birth injuries in NHS England hospitals.

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Carla Duprey Been Let Down
Carla Duprey Solicitor
World Prematurity Day
Medical Negligence

World Prematurity Day

World Prematurity Day takes place on 17 November. It is a global movement to raise awareness of preterm babies and their families.

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Jessica Hall Solicitor
Medical Negligence

Newcastle Hospitals Fail To Send Patient Letters

Following an IT failure across Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which has resulted in thousands of patients not receiving crucial letters, we cover the actions patients can take if they believe they've been affected.

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Jessica Hall Solicitor
Why Brits are turning to Google for Medical Advice?
Medical Negligence

Patients Turn to Google for Medical Advice Due to Long Delays and Fears of Misdiagnosis

With GP service satisfaction levels at an all-time low we analyse why patients may be feeling frustrated and are turning to Dr Google for Medical Advice.

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Professional Negligence

The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol

Have you experienced professional negligence? If you're interested in making a claim, it's essential to know about the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol.

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Rob Godfrey Head of Professional Negligence
Medical Negligence

NHS Surgery Delays in England – January 2023

With waiting times for common surgical procedures on the rise, we have analysed the most recent data to determine where the longest delays for treatment can be expected.

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