Medical
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On this day, 58 years ago, the first heart transplant took place. Since then, approximately 200 heart transplants are performed each year in the UK alone. On 3rd December 1967,...
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Our eyesight is precious. When something goes wrong with our vision, we rely on medical professionals to diagnose and treat the problem quickly and effectively. Sadly, mistakes can and do...
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Heart conditions can develop quickly and have life-threatening consequences if not diagnosed and treated promptly. When signs of a serious cardiac issue are missed, misinterpreted, or when treatment is delayed,...
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The BBC has reported that the Society of Radiographers (SoR) has issued a warning about the risks posed by some private and high-street clinics that allow unqualified individuals to perform...
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Ali Masterson, Medical Negligence specialist at Ashtons Legal, has recently settled a case involving baby loss. Ali was instructed by AB in early 2024 to investigate a claim against Norfolk...
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The Client Support and Rehabilitation Service (CSRS) is a complementary in-house service within the Injury Services Group at Ashtons Legal, which supports our clients and their families in guiding them...
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A response from Ashtons Legal, with Partner Natalie Cosgrove The Government has today announced 14 NHS Trusts that will be included in a new national maternity investigation, including three Trusts...
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Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, and more critically, the third biggest cancer killer, as many types are incurable. September marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month...
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The Client Support and Rehabilitation Service (CSRS) is a complementary in-house service within the Injury Services Group at Ashtons Legal, which supports our clients and their families in guiding them...
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July 2025 is Group B Strep Awareness Month, to raise awareness of the infection, which can be deadly to newborns and the leading cause of meningitis in babies up to...
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Ali Masterson, Trainee Legal Executive with the Medical Negligence Team, has obtained a settlement for the family of Mrs G, who sadly died following a failure to remove a cap...
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There is a saying that some action is better than no action. Today, at a speech to the Royal College of Midwives, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care,...
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