United Kingdom: Professional Negligence

Women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations require enhanced breast screening to detect cancer early, but administrative failures in healthcare systems can cause patients to be lost to follow-up...

The publication of Donna Ockenden's final report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has brought to light systemic issues in communication, patient safety, and accountability that extend far beyond a single institution. With maternity claims representing 57% of new clinical negligence claims by value and costing the NHS £1.3 billion annually, the question arises: how can improved communication and mental health support during the perinatal period prevent both devastatin

Personal injury claims increasingly involve significant mental health consequences, from anxiety and PTSD to depression and emotional distress. Understanding the complex relationship between physical trauma and psychological harm is essential for victims seeking proper support and compensation, particularly when psychiatric injuries occur alongside or independently of physical injuries.