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I think mistakes were made during my baby's birth. Can I do anything about it?

If your baby suffered an injury during pregnancy, labour, delivery, or shortly after birth, you may be able to make a medical negligence claim if avoidable mistakes caused harm. This guide explains when birth injuries may amount to negligence, the types of care failures that can lead to a claim, how compensation can support your child's future needs, and why seeking legal advice early can help preserve important evidence.

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Lessons from the Amos Review and the Nottingham Maternity Review: why maternity care in England must change

The Amos Review and the Nottingham Maternity Review expose widespread failings in maternity and neonatal care across England, including poor organisational culture, staffing shortages and repeated failures to listen to women. In this article, Kate McCue examines the findings, explains why they matter for families, and explores the reforms needed to improve patient safety, accountability and confidence in NHS maternity services.

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When does a delay in treatment become medical negligence?

A delay in medical treatment does not automatically mean negligence has occurred. This article explains when delayed care may give rise to a medical negligence claim, focusing on the legal concepts of breach of duty and causation. It explores common examples such as delayed cancer diagnoses, missed test results and late referrals, and explains how medical records and expert evidence are used to assess whether earlier treatment would likely have changed the outcome.

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I developed sepsis after a medical treatment. Could this be medical negligence?

Developing sepsis after medical treatment can sometimes be linked to medical negligence, particularly where there were delays in diagnosis or treatment. This article explains how sepsis claims are assessed, the long-term impact sepsis can have on physical and mental health, and the legal principles involved in bringing a claim. It also outlines the importance of medical evidence, limitation periods, and why early legal advice can help determine whether avoidable failures in care contributed to the illness.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The reality behind delayed diagnosis and the importance of early detection

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK, with over 56,000 new diagnoses each year. Early detection greatly improves outcomes, yet delayed or missed diagnoses still occur due to screening backlogs, misread results, or overlooked symptoms. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Simpson Millar highlights why attending screenings, knowing the signs, and seeking prompt advice are vital. If your diagnosis was delayed, our Medical Negligence Solicitors can help you understand your options and whether you may be entitled to compensation.

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Solicitors' Guide to Understanding Late Cancer Diagnosis Claims

According to a 2019 study by the British Medical Journal, the average appointment time in the UK is 9.2 minutes, with 2.5 problems being discussed on average. This study suggests that only a small number of GPs feel that this is a sufficient length of time to enable them to undertake appointments and provide a good service – and in that time, GPs will deal with a variety of conditions on a daily basis.

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