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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According to the Metro online, an independent investigation has concluded following a 6-year fight from the parents of a new born baby, to look into the failings of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The baby was born prematurely and weighed just 5lbs. Once allowed home he suffered from symptoms which led his …
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In a recent report published by the CQC, serious concerns have been raised about the progress being made in maternity services, highlighting that this has been “too slow” to ensure all women have access to safe and effective maternity care. The report recognises that “the death or injury of a new baby or mother is …
