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Category Archives: Waldrons for compensation
A Nation of Shopkeepers?
“L’Angleterre est une nation de boutiquiers.” so said an angry man from Corsica once. But Napoleon, when describing us as a “Nation of Shopkeepers”, might have just misdescribed us a little according to a recent report. The report from the … Continue reading
The Magic of 50
50 can be regarded as quite an important number. It is the number of runs that most England batsmen could only dream of in the recent Test series in Australia. It is the number of Shades of Grey that someone … Continue reading
Sir Ian Kennedy’s Review of Breast Care Services at Solihull Hospital
Today has seen the publication of the report by Professor Sir Ian Kennedy about the review into breast care services at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and in particular the role of Mr Ian Paterson, a breast surgeon … Continue reading
Mentioned in Dispatches
On Monday 11th November, Channel 4 investigation programme, Dispatches reported on Mr Ian Paterson, the Consultant Surgeon based at Solihull and a couple of Spire Hospitals, in relation to his activities. It reported about the seemingly unauthorised procedure of a … Continue reading
Cost of Birthing Injury Mistakes
The cost of making negligent medical mistakes which lead to birthing injuries, including cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy and in some cases fatal injuries, has been reviewed by the National Audit Office. It has been stated that nearly £500m was spent … Continue reading
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Dudley Hospital Included in Keogh Report
Dudley Hospital, Russells Hall, was included in a recent report by Sir Bruce Keogh, Medical Director at NHS England. Luckily, it escaped the “special measures” enforced at other hospitals, however it was criticised for its handling of pressure sores. The … Continue reading
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Never Ever? Or Just Never?
Statistics have been recently released, showing the number of ‘never events’ that took place at NHS Trusts across England over the past four years. The BBC investigated the number of these ‘never events’, so called as their seriousness means that … Continue reading
Caution…Solicitor caught on camera!
We are launching our very own YouTube Channel and to give our regular readers a taster, here is our very own Adrian Witt discussing Personal Injury. What do you think? An appearance on the Red Carpet at the Oscars? A … Continue reading
Local Hospitals Under Scrutiny for their Death Rates
Three West Midlands NHS Trusts are to be investigated after they have been found to have higher than expected death rates amongst patients. The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, responsible for the Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley, the George Eliot … Continue reading
Report into Treatment at Stafford Hospital Released Today
Today marks the culmination of a two year investigation into the management and monitoring of Stafford Hospital. Robert Francis QC, who chaired the latest in a long line of investigations into Stafford Hospital, has recommended ‘fundamental change’ in the NHS … Continue reading