Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and is an opportunity for all women to understand more about this condition, what symptoms to look for, and potential treatment options they can discuss with their health care providers. It also brings to light the recurrent delays in identifying and treating the debilitating condition and the potential for claims […]
Hydrocephalus Awareness Week 4-10 March, 2024
As Shine’s Hydrocephalus Awareness Week kicks off, (4-10 March) we are supporting their drive to raise awareness about this often misunderstood neurological condition. From March 4th to March 10th 2024, initiatives ranging from educational campaigns to fundraising events aim to shed light on the challenges faced by those living with hydrocephalus and the vital role […]
Baby Loss Certificates – a compassionate move in the right direction
On 22 February 2024, the Department for Health and Social Care launched baby loss certificates for bereaved parents who have suffered pregnancy loss before 24 weeks since 1 September 2018. Historically, in the UK if you suffered the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks there was no acknowledgment of the loss for bereaved parents. […]
Inquiry into failings in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals set to become the largest of its kind in the UK
The inquiry into failings in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals set to become the largest of its kind in the UK. NHS England wrote to families involved in the inquiry into maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust to confirm that it had agreed to the review becoming an “opt out” rather […]
NHS to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’ from April
Today the NHS has announced the nationwide rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England, beginning in April as announced on the BBC today. Davies and Partners’ Chief Executive and Head of Medical Negligence Ewan Lockhart acted for the family of 13-year-old Martha Mills, who tragically died of sepsis while being treated at King’s College […]
Merger with Iacopi Palmer announced – enhancing Davies and Partners position as a leading provider of medical negligence and Court of Protection services
Davies and Partners Solicitors is pleased to announce a merger with Iacopi Palmer Solicitors, a move that enhances its leading position as a provider of legal services in Gloucester and its national reputation in medical negligence and Court of Protection. Davies and Partners, which has offices in Gloucester, Birmingham, Bristol, in London’s West End and […]
Urgent Improvements Needed: Maternity Services at Tunbridge Wells Hospital Rated ‘Inadequate’ by CQC
The Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, part of the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, recently faced a significant setback as its maternity services received an ‘inadequate’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The inspection highlighted various safety concerns, particularly in infection control measures, prompting the CQC to issue a warning notice to the […]
Rachel Bowen achieves reaccreditation once again, to the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme
Davies and Partners Solicitor’s medical negligence specialist, Rachel Bowen, is delighted to have once again, achieved reaccreditation to the prestigious Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme. The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation is a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing claimants in clinical negligence matters. The Law Society’s stringent rules require a formal application for […]
What is the role of Physician Associates and what are the possible implications on Patient Safety?
Currently there are around 2,500 Physician Associates working in the NHS. According to the Department of Health and Social Care, the NHS plans to increase the numbers to 10,000 by 2037. And the reason behind this move is a serious lack of doctors. Physician Associates were introduced in 2003 and their training is typically undertaken […]
Health Ombudsman’s Spotlight on Sepsis Report
The Health Ombudsman has warned that too many people are still dying from sepsis due to avoidable delays in diagnosis and treatment. According to research by The UK Sepsis Trust 48,000 people die in the UK from a sepsis related illness each year. Many of these deaths could have been avoided with earlier diagnosis and […]
Pressure sores and wheelchair users
Pressure sores in individuals who rely on wheelchairs are a serious concern within the healthcare industry. Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, can be painful, debilitating, and in some cases, life-threatening. In this article, we will explore the causes, consequences, and prevention of pressure sores in wheelchair users, as well as the […]
Tethered spinal cords: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Our Team acts for a number of clients who have had a delay in diagnosing a tethered spinal cord (sometimes known as spina bifida occulta or a type of spinal dysraphism). For many of these clients, there were signs that should have given rise to concern when they were first born or shortly after their […]