UK government to investigate 14 NHS trusts over maternity care failures
Families affected by maternity care failures who have been calling for a statutory national public inquiry into England’s maternity care have been left disappointed as Health Secretary Wes Streeting recently announced a rapid review of maternity cases at fourteen NHS trusts instead.
Surgeon banned from private healthcare company, continues to work for NHS
In February 2025, we wrote a blog about a police investigation into more than 200 cases of preventable deaths, harm and injuries at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.
Police launch manslaughter case into Nottingham Hospital baby deaths
In 2022 and 2023 we reported on the growing maternity scandal at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, which has since prompted the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS.
Complications following menopause treatment
Head of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury, Rachael Flanagan, discusses the subject of Menopause hitting the headlines recently following a BBC Panorama investigation into a well-known private menopause clinic in Warwickshire.
Review into GOSH surgeon Yaser Jabbar is widened to four more hospitals
Head of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury, Rachael Flanagan’s thoughts and comments on the recent news that four more Hospitals are being investigated in relation to the disgraced Surgeon.
Great Ormond Street Hospital review into former limb reconstruction surgeon involves over 700 children
In May 2024, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) launched an urgent review into the cases of more than 700 patients after concerns were raised about one of its former surgeons.
Delayed Justice: The £21 million lesson in medical negligence
A few crucial minutes can alter the course of a life forever and the devastating consequences of medical negligence are all too real, as one family’s 13-year fight for justice reveals.
NHS pays record £2.8 billion in medical negligence claims
NHS pays record £2.8 billion in medical negligence claims. Learn about your rights and how to seek compensation if you’ve been affected.
Haidee celebrates 30 years’ service at Alsters Kelley Solicitors
Haidee Vedy, Senior Solicitor at Alsters Kelley Solicitors Limited has plenty to smile about as she celebrates 30 years’ service at the firm and 35 years as a qualified solicitor.
When maternity care fails
Our expert solicitors explain the impact of medical negligence in maternity care and outline your rights during childbirth.