New GBS patient information leaflet a step closer
21st August 2017
The leaflet was been submitted for peer review late last week and once finalised will result in an change to the RCOG guidelines to ensure that it is provided to…
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Consistent weekend for Rumsey
15th August 2017
This year, we are once again proud to support and sponsor British Rallycross driver, Graham Rumsey, as he travels around the country racing in his Citroen Saxo.
IVF Cuts Devastate Potential New Mothers
10th August 2017
A UK charity believes some areas of England are cutting back on IVF fertility treatment to save money. Hannah Hughes, a lawyer within our medical negligence departments talks about the effects it could have on potential new mothers.
Should GPs have NHS indemnity?
24th July 2017
Christian Beadell a senior solicitor in the medical negligence department considers the difficult issue of rising GP indemnity costs.
Claiming for GBS infection in the Newborn: Practical Guide
13th July 2017
Should I claim? Christian Beadell, senior solicitor at Fletchers writes about the decision around making a medical negligence claim in relation to Group B Strep. In the circumstances where there…
GPs in Scotland to Gain Legal Protection When Saying Sorry
23rd June 2017
Doctors in Scotland will have new legal protection when saying sorry to patients after errors have been made, the Medical Defence Union says.
Coroner calls for GPs to be allowed to order urgent CT scans after patient death
22nd June 2017
A coroner has demanded a change in rules that stop NHS GPs in some areas ordering urgent computerised tomography (CT) scans, after the death of a patient.
MDU no longer to indemnify private spinal surgery
22nd June 2017
The Medical Defence Union (MDU), which provides insurance to doctors, is withdrawing support for spinal surgery in private hospitals. It blames the high cost of claims.
Fletchers Joins Group B Strep Support’s Legal Panel
13th June 2017
We’re delighted to announce our partnership with national charity Group B Strep Support, we will be working together to raise a greater awareness of Group B Strep and provide advice and support to families whose babies may have been affected by it.
Court refuses GMC extension of Dr Ankur Chopra’s practise suspension – negligence case continues
1st June 2017
Fletchers Solicitors is watching with interest the next steps in the General Medical Council’s (GMC) action against Dr Ankur Chopra.
Investigation into Hospital Errors
24th May 2017
An investigation by the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme which involved freedom of information act request to NHS Trusts, found that over 300,000 adverse incidents had been recorded in a 4 year period.
Life After Injury – Dave Holdsworth
19th May 2017
Over the past three years we have acted on behalf of Dave Holdsworth, who lost his arm in a motorcycle accident. Today, we are delighted to announce that Dave’s case…
Graham Rumsey – British Rallycross 2017
19th May 2017
Last year, Fletchers were proud to support and sponsor British Rallycross driver, Graham Rumsey, in his racing endeavours. Graham and his Citroen Saxo travelled around the country going from strength…
What breaks the Chain of Causation?
9th May 2017
A sad but interesting case was reported recently which provided a very up to date example of the principle of novus actus interveniens (a new intervening act) in action.
Police targeting ‘close pass’ drivers in Scotland
5th May 2017
Operation Close Pass has been implemented to highlight how much space drivers should be giving to cyclists and improve road safety for all users.
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