Medical Negligence
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Mr A has been attending his eye clinic regularly due to his glaucoma diagnosis. However, from 2006, there was a failure to note his increasing intraocular pressures and make a...
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Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2025: Understanding the Impact and Importance of Early Intervention
On 16 May 2025, Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day offers an important opportunity to shine a light on the challenges faced by people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and...
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At Ashtons Legal, we are here to support our clients whether they have come to us as a result of injury, exposure-related illness, medical negligence, or through the death of...
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According to the Stroke Association, every day in May, 240 people in the UK will wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. This is a shocking statistic and,...
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This week (Monday 5 May – Sunday 11 May) is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2025. This campaign highlights the mental health challenges faced by women during pregnancy and the...
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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the signs of bowel cancer, the importance of early diagnosis, and where to get support. #PassItOn Every year in April, Bowel Cancer Awareness...
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External panel review into care provided by paediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Addenbrooke’s Hospital
Following a statement from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in February 2025, advising an external review had been commissioned into the care provided by one of the Trust’s paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, an update...
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Amanda Cavanagh has achieved a six-figure settlement for the family of Mrs X, who died on 26 August 2020, aged 78, following a GP and hospital’s failure to diagnose tetanus...
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March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer each year in the UK. What is Ovarian Cancer? The ovaries are two small glands situated...
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A report released earlier this month by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has identified that over 90 patients suffered harm due to surgeries performed by consultant shoulder surgeon Mr Munawar Shah....
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Sepsis is all too often still the cause of death and severe disablement as a result of delays in diagnosis and treatment. Early detection is vital to a better outcome....
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Jessica Brady, aged 27, died just three weeks after being admitted to hospital with stage four adenocarcinoma following a privately sought consultation. She had contacted her GPs more than 20...
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