Insights

20 Oct 2021

Remote Family Court Hearings – How Does It Work?

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, online remote hearings in family proceedings have become the preferred option. While restrictions are easing and in-person Court hearings have returned, remote court hearings are here to stay. Remote court hearings can be a more comfortable environment for many people, not to mention more convenient where you are […]

14 Oct 2021

A & E Waiting Times and 6 Million Waiting for Treatment

News that GPs are being advised in England to see more patients in person suggests GPs are deliberately avoiding in person consultations. Reality must be different this could be due to shortages of GPs and key health staff, and it could also be due to fatigue caused by being under immense pressure for the past […]

14 Oct 2021

Baby Loss Awareness Week 9-14 October 2021

This week is a special week when baby loss and the impact this has on bereaved families is recognised. This is an opportunity to raise awareness and provide support to everyone concerned. In our work as Clinical negligence lawyers we come across many clients who contact us following the loss of a baby during pregnancy […]

8 Oct 2021

Arranging Child Contact when One Parent Moves Abroad

We understand that maintaining contact and spending valuable time with your child is important to you and is one of the most difficult aspects of divorce. When one parent makes the decision to move abroad, it is essential that arrangements are in place for contact with the remaining parent. There are of course many practical […]

21 Sep 2021

What Can You Do if You Suspect Your Spouse Has Not Disclosed Assets Abroad?

The divorce process can be complicated and emotionally challenging, particularly if there is suspicion around whether both parties have been truthful about the full extent of their assets. We regularly help clients who suspect that their spouse has attempted to hide assets in anticipation of divorce. These suspicions can be painful, and they can make […]

21 Sep 2021

Complaints About NHS Care

If you feel something went wrong with the healthcare you or your loved one received or did not receive, it is advisable to raise your concerns and discuss this with the medical staff in the first instance. If you feel uncomfortable doing so then you have the option of using the NHS complaints process. The […]

20 Sep 2021

Long Waits For Ambulance Support

We all know patients only call on ambulances when they are in dire need of medical care and in times of emergency. However, the latest NHS England figures according to a recent BBC report suggests patients in need of ambulances for life-threatening health needs are often waiting much longer than they should. These patients could […]

17 Sep 2021

World Patient Safety Day (17th Sept.21)

The World Health Organisation WHO promotes greater awareness on World Patient Safety Day WPSD. This day is marked to involve all stakeholders in patient care to “Act now for safe and respectful childbirth” with the theme “Safe maternal and new born care”. Did you know around 800 women die daily from preventable causes related to […]

15 Sep 2021

Obstetrics and Midwifery Medical Negligence Claims and Consent

Consent in obstetrics and midwifery has practical and real life challenges, often leaving hospital trust exposed to clinical negligence claims and mothers left with a sense of no control over what happened to them and their baby. There can be a contradiction in how this is managed in practical terms. The courts will say patients […]

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