New office space in Birmingham
Davies and Partners officially opens its new office space at Latham House in Birmingham on 1 July 2024. The Firm has taken over the spacious fifth floor of the historic Latham House building on Paradise Street, where it has been located for the past 16 years. The new, large fifth-floor office means that all members […]
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust Faces Maternity Services Crackdown
The Care Quality Commission (‘CQC’) has taken enforcement action against Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after significant concerns were identified with the maternity services at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. This was highlighted in a recent BBC News report. CQC inspectors identified significant concerns with Gloucester Royal Hospital:• They weren’t managing emergencies well.• They didn’t assess pregnant […]
GPs failure to diagnose Genetic Haemochromatosis
Specialist Medical Negligence Paralegal, Sarah Hale, has settled a claim relating to the failures of several GPs to diagnose Mr C’s father’s Genetic Haemochromatosis (an iron overload disorder) and subsequently the failure to recommend genetic testing for Mr C and the rest of his family, upon receipt of which he would have received his own […]
Action for Brain Injury Week 2024
20 -26 May 2024 Action for Brain Injury Week (ABI Week) 2024 runs from 20 – 26 May and focuses on the theme ‘A Life Re-Written.’ The theme highlights the profound change that brain injury survivors undergo and the resilience they exhibit in rebuilding their lives. The week is organised by leading brain injury charities […]
Failings in maternity care highlighted by National Learning Report
A National Learning Report has been released this month by the Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MSNI) with the aim of ensuring safer care in midwifery led maternity units. After carrying out a review of 92 of their investigations, the MNSI found four common factors which impact on the level of maternity care: Work demands […]
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) What Is It?
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) happens when too much fluid builds up in the brain, causing problems like trouble walking, memory loss, and bladder control issues. Unlike other brain fluid problems, the pressure inside the skull stays normal in NPH. Spotting NPH can be tricky because its symptoms can look like other conditions, such as Alzheimer’s […]
Viral Meningitis Awareness Week 6 – 10 May
Viral meningitis poses significant risks to individuals of all ages, often striking swiftly and potentially leading to severe consequences if not promptly diagnosed and treated. As a life-threatening infection of the protective membranes enveloping the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges, viral meningitis presents a range of dangers and challenges. Unlike bacterial meningitis, […]
4-12 May 2024 marks Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week
Around one in 700 babies are born with a cleft around the world every year. That’s over 1,200 babies born with a cleft each year in the UK. The aim of this week is to raise awareness of a condition that at least 3 babies per day are born with, in the UK; to help […]
Maternal Mental Health Week 29 April – 5 May 2024
Maternal Mental Health Week (29 April – 5th May) is an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by mothers. It is a time to highlight the importance of support, resources and distigmatising conversations around maternal health. Maternal Health is the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the post-partum (4th […]
Embracing Neurodiversity: Autism Awareness Month
April isn’t just about showers and flowers; it’s also Autism Awareness Month. This month is all about shining a light on autism spectrum condition (ASC) and spreading understanding and acceptance. What is Autism? Autism, or autism spectrum condition (ASC), is a developmental disorder that affects how people communicate, interact with others, and experience the world […]
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – April
April is bowel cancer awareness month. Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK. As of 2024 statistics report that 42,000 people a year are diagnosed with bowel cancer, 300,000 people in the UK have Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and 1 million people in the UK have a serious bowel condition. In […]
New Senior Associate joins specialist medical negligence team
Expert medical negligence solicitor Elliot Clarke has joined Davies and Partners Solicitors as a Senior Associate, in the Firm’s London office. Elliot, who has over eight years experience in medical negligence, joins the Firm, having previously worked for Ashtons Legal and Gadsby Wicks in Essex. In his new role with Davies and Partners, Elliot is working exclusively […]