Absolutely devastating for the families involved and shocking that this has happened in an NHS setting.

It was good to be amongst such experts.

“Despite repeated reports and recommendations, our healthcare system is still plagued by a ‘reputation first’ culture that acts to suppress problems and punishes those who don’t comply…” inews.co.uk/news/health/lu…

The cost paid for this 'reputation first' culture is shocking and so upsetting in this and other cases. Patient safety should always come first - if it had here, how many lives and how much heartache could have been saved?

Wouldn’t expect anything less from my colleague and friend, Kashmir Uppal!

“It was clear from the outset that the inquiry would have to be one that compelled the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents."

The work of a case manager should never be underestimated for a range of our clients who have suffered life changing injuries.

My experience from the Paterson litigation is that there's a serious lack of accountability when things go wrong in the private sector. A fact few patients appreciate and, unfortunately, an issue which remains until such point that change from the Paterson inquiry is implemented

'Safety was highlighted as a particular concern for inspectors, who rated it as "inadequate" - the lowest possible inspectors' rating.' Worrying but sadly not surprised by this. Maternity patient safety in this and many other trusts needs to be a priority.

This makes for difficult reading. More needs to be done to improve these rates for the benefit of all mothers. @ShoosmithsSI #maternitysafety

Forever appreciate positive feedback such as this from my inspiring clients 😊

Completely agree

A common question asked by my new clients - How do we value our serious injury cases?? Myself and Kate Price-Marson sat down to provide an answer which we hope is informative and useful and also provides some insight into the methods of successful resolution of cases.

Disappointing decision-the team at @ShoosmithsSI fought to push the boundaries for their client, and many others, to achieve a much needed change in the law. It's pursuing cases such as these which strive to achieve real change to the system for victims of medical negligence.

Such a powerful video - You can't watch it and not be affected / moved. If anyone wants to know what this area of law can mean to our clients; this video can provide an answer in a way that would be difficult to put into words alone. @ShoosmithsSI #medicalnegligence

Martha’s rule will be rolled out across hospitals in England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if the patient’s condition deteriorates, the NHS England chief executive has announced bmj.com/content/384/bm…

Very proud of all at Shoosmiths!!

Whether the amount is £5,000 or £5 million, compensation is never a ‘win’ or prize. It is calculated very carefully to ensure it meets an injured person’s practical needs, often for the rest of that person’s life, as well as the pain and suffering caused - no more, no less.

At the SCIL conference. Donna Ockenden says she has come across a maternity unit in Yorkshire where starving mothers can 'ask for Wendy'* and they will be given a plain bag by midwives with essential food to take home. The UK is the sixth largest economy in the world.

A very topical episode of our Shoosmiths Serious Injury Injury podcast for this week. We really do hope that further investment, sensitivity and change materialise for maternal medicine in the next manifesto. AvMA Kashmir Uppal