Breast Cancer Awareness Month

What the Leeds Maternity Review Could Mean for Maternity Safety Across Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire and the Humber The Government has published the terms of reference for an independent review into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, with experienced maternity investigator Donna Ockenden appointed to lead the investigation. While

Pregnancy Loss Bereavement Leave: New UK Rights from April 2027 New pregnancy loss bereavement leave rights will come into effect in April 2027, giving employees greater protection and support following miscarriage and other forms of pregnancy loss. Under the new rules, women and their partners who experience pregnancy loss before

Recognising the Signs of Breast Cancer and the Importance of Early Diagnosis Finding a lump or noticing an unexpected change in your breast can be frightening. For many people, what follows is an anxious period of appointments, tests and waiting for answers. In those circumstances, receiving a clear diagnosis as

When a coroner identifies concerns during an inquest that could place others at risk in the future, they can issue a Prevention of Future Deaths (PFD) Report. These reports are intended to highlight safety concerns, encourage learning and prompt organisations to take action to help prevent similar deaths from occurring

Martha’s Rule Rolled Out Across All A&E Departments in England: What Patients Need to Know A patient safety initiative introduced following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills is now being rolled out across all Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments in England, giving patients and families a clearer route to raise

Putting Patient Safety at the Heart of Healthcare When we receive medical treatment, we expect to be cared for safely and appropriately. In most cases, patients receive a high standard of care. However, mistakes can happen, and when something goes wrong, it can sometimes have serious and lasting consequences for

The Importance of Recognising the Signs of Sepsis World Sepsis Day (13 September 2026) is an opportunity to raise awareness of sepsis. This medical emergency can develop from a common infection and become a life-threatening condition in a matter of hours when the body’s response to an infection causes damage

In our recent article on the NHS Resolution Annual Report 2025/26, we discussed the continued rise in clinical negligence claims across the NHS and the importance of learning lessons from avoidable harm. Analysis of NHS Resolution data found that A&E-related clinical negligence claims have increased by 41% over the past

Yes, it is possible to make a medical negligence claim, even if you agreed to the procedure. However, a lot will depend on the circumstances of your case, and we will explore some of the most important details in this article. The grounds for making a claim For medical negligence

Why Knowing Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life For many people, the first sign of high blood pressure does not come until after a life-changing event such as a stroke or heart attack. Because it often develops without noticeable symptoms, it can go undetected for years while quietly damaging