Emma Hickey
Senior Associate, Medical Negligence
English
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Over the last decade, we’ve seen a number of hospital trusts be placed into special measures. If you or a loved one has suffered medical negligence at one of these trusts, we could help you get the compensation and support you’re entitled to.
We offer a Free Claims Assessment where one of our experts will listen to you and try to understand what’s happened, look at the evidence and then let you know if we think you have a potential claim.
Our team deal with people every day who have been affected by medical negligence. In the cases of these trusts it has been identified that there are things which need improvement. We see this as a good thing that they have been identified but the fact in some cases patients have been affected must also be recognised and addressed. We work with these people to get justice for negligence which should not have occurred and hold these trusts to account.
We know that the consequences of medical negligence can be devastating and the thought of taking legal action can be overwhelming. We have hundreds of years of combined experience and pride ourselves on having a supportive and friendly approach.
Get in touch today to see if we can help you.
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We're rated‘Excellent’If, during an inspection, a hospital is identified as not providing the appropriate standard of care and potentially putting patients at risk, the Trust in charge of the hospital will be placed into special measures by the NHS Trust Development Authority (TDA) or Monitor for Foundation Trusts.
Some reasons a trust may be placed under special measures include:
After a Trust has been put into special measures, a plan will be developed to improve the hospital’s standards and regular reviews will be carried out. There will usually be a timeframe of 12 months for a trust to make improvements after being placed under special measures.
Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
First placed under special measures in July 2013.
Medway is still in special measures and has been classed as needing “further urgent support” because it has made little progress since 2013, other than in its maternity services department. This trust is rated to be inadequate overall which has caused “major concerns”.
These trusts have made progress in recent years, but they still face challenges related to the number of areas identified as inadequate or requiring improvement. Additionally, significant concerns still remain around leadership, strategic direction, culture and engagement within the trusts.
Each of these trusts will be re-inspected approximately six months after the last inspection.
The other NHS Trusts in special measures include:
Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are leading specialists in this area of law. Here are just some of the reasons you should choose Simpson Millar to help you start to rebuild your life after suffering an avoidable medical error:
We’re the Open Lawyers, we’ll always be transparent and honest with you at every stage of your claim so that you’re fully informed throughout.
We work with leading organisations, including Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA), Stick ‘n’ Step, the Spinal Injuries Association and the Child Brain Injury Trust
A number of our Medical Negligence Solicitors are members of the Law Society’s Medical Negligence Panel and Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Solicitors Referral Panel.
We can provide access to other legal services. For example, we can help you set up a Personal Injury Trust after receiving a lump sum of compensation.
We can handle most medical negligence claims on a No Win, No Fee basis – so you won’t need to worry about paying any legal fees unless your claim is successful. You will need to have insurance in place, but our Medical Negligence Lawyers can assist you in taking out this cover.
Get in touch for a free claims assessment where we’ll let you know the different funding options that could be available to you based on your individual situation.
Mrs S turned to Simpson Millar after a devastating delay in the diagnosis of her lung cancer, which meant her illness was only detected at an advanced stage. Our Medical Negligence team secured a £150,000 settlement, giving her the chance to create special memories with her family and reassurance that they would be supported in the future. Whilst nothing could undo the harm caused, the outcome provided comfort and dignity during the most difficult time in her life.
Simpson Millar secured a £3 million settlement for a family after their newborn suffered a serious brain injury shortly after birth. The injury, diagnosed as intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH), led to lasting developmental issues and complex care needs. Independent medical experts supported the claim, which focused on possible failures in newborn monitoring and hospital care. Whilst the hospital denied liability, the family accepted the settlement, providing financial security and long-term support for their child. Our Court of Protection team continues to assist with managing the child’s future care and needs.
A man who already had a pre-existing disability underwent a life-changing above-knee amputation after two NHS Trusts failed to monitor and treat a serious bone infection. He was also not fully informed about alternative treatment options before surgery. Our Medical Negligence Solicitors helped him secure a £600,000 settlement, which will support his long-term care needs. This complex case highlights the importance of timely treatment, proper follow-up, and informed consent in medical care.
A number of our Clinical and Medical Negligence Solicitors are members of the Law Society’s Medical Negligence Panel and AvMA Solicitors Referral Panel.
Check our full list of accreditations or browse the many awards we have won for our work. This includes several wins at the Personal Injury Awards.
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