Blog: Why the NHS could benefit from the Sunflower Scheme
15th August 2019
In 2018, more than 1 in 100 people were diagnosed with autism in the UK. 500,000 live with epilepsy and 850,000 with Dementia. What’s more, these staggering numbers are on…
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Blog: Financial Boost for NHS Artificial Intelligence
8th August 2019
Written by Medical Negligence Solicitor, Jennifer Argent A few weeks on from my blog: Artificial Intelligence is helping to diagnose fractures, the NHS have announced that they will invest £250…
Comment: New NHS funding welcome, but don’t forget essential repair costs
6th August 2019
In response to a new £1.8 billion NHS proposal, Senior Solicitor, Sion Wynne is hopeful the government will include essential repair costs in their planning. According to the announcement, 20…
Comment: Long-term mesh complications may not surface for years to come
2nd August 2019
Senior Medical Negligence Solicitor, Christian Beadell has questioned mesh manufacturer reassurances the material is safe to use in gynaecological procedures. Christian’s comments are in response to a recent Sky News…
Blog: Ageing population and hospital falls
1st August 2019
Written by Sinead Connolly, Medical Negligence Solicitor People are living longer. Since the 1980s, life expectancy has increased by two months a year every year. Consequently, the UK average life…
Blog: Artifical Intelligence is helping to diagnose fractures
19th July 2019
Written by Medical Negligence Solicitor, Jennifer Argent Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising healthcare. Deep learning is progressing on an exponential level with a number of medical experts predicting it could even…
Comment: New diasbility Emojis will improve inclusivity
18th July 2019
Fletchers Solicitors Trainee Solicitor, Adriana Anelli welcomes the news dozens of new disability Emojis will become available this Autumn. The latest range includes hearing aids, prosthetic limbs and wheelchair users…
Comment: Why has it taken so long to detect sepsis?
16th July 2019
Senior Medical Negligence Solicitor, Christian Beadell has concerns ambulance services are not detecting sepsis. Christian’s comments are in response to the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) announcing software limitations…
Fletchers take part in Group B Strep fundraiser
15th July 2019
A group of Fletchers team members took part in Group B Strep Support’s national Strep B fundraiser, “Steps against Strep”. Debbie Moore, Jo Thompson, Emma Marchbank, Michelle Knowles and Jennifer…
Comment: Is asking Alexa for advice good for the future of healthcare?
11th July 2019
Amazon’s Alexa can now provide expert health advice. That is According to new information by the government. From this week, Alexa will search the NHS Choices website for health advice.…
Comment: Text support service for mums to launch
11th July 2019
Assistant Litigation Executive, Jennifer Smith believes a new text message service for new mums will help women’s mental health. “Mums Mind” is available as a support service for Leicestershire-based women…
Comment: Is there a postcode lottery of care for Dementia patients?
10th July 2019
Written by Assistant Litigation Executive in Fletchers Solicitors Medical Negligence team, Megan Tyrer. Back in August 2016, the Department of Health said there is a ‘post code lottery of care…
Fletchers support Group B Strep Awareness Month
9th July 2019
As this month marks Group B Strep Awareness month, Kirsty Parkes, Medical Negligence Serious Injuries Assistant Litigation Executive, considers the impact of this little-known condition further. What is Strep B?…
Comment: Unacceptable waiting times could see a rise in clinical negligence claims
8th July 2019
Surgery waiting lists are on the rise and Senior Solicitor, Lucy Fletcher believes this is because of taxation obstacles. Why are waiting lists so high? The reports Consultants are not…
Comment: It’s time to take Sepsis more seriously
5th July 2019
Fletchers Solicitors Litigation Executive, Daniel Crowder believes those affected by Sepsis must speak out against the ‘hidden killer.’ Only last week, the London Evening Standard reported that a mum-of-two died…
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