As reported by the Independent, Ambulance delays continue to put patients at undue risk. It is estimated that approximately 12,000 patients a year could be suffering severe harm as a result of Ambulance delays and long waits outside Accident & Emergency. It is estimated that 1 in 10 patients could suffer severe harm, such as …
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As reported by itv news, a woman died as a result of sepsis, signs of which had been missed by numerous health professionals during a 3-week period following an abortion. At inquest it was found that she had died of natural causes contributed to by neglect with Louise Rae, Coroner for Blackpool, noting there had …
Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic getting a GP appointment could be frustrating but with a little perseverance at 8am usually a face to face appointment could be obtained the same day and non urgent appointments could be arranged within a week or two. During the height of the pandemic patients appreciated that this couldn’t …
The Cauda Equina (horses’ tail) is a bundle of roots at the lower end of your spine which communicates with your brain and sends nerve signals back and forth regarding the sensory and motor functions of your lower limbs and the organs in your pelvic region. Cauda Equina syndrome is very rare and is caused …
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We appreciate that for most people, contacting and instructing solicitors is a daunting and scary task. Whilst we aim to make the investigation process as easy and comfortable as possible, we appreciate that it’s easy to get caught up in legal jargon and some of the tough legal concepts, so please find a simple breakdown …
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