Gynaecological cancer in Wales: Concerns over delayed diagnosis and treatment
According to Cancer Research UK, one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are critical to improving outcomes, yet concerns remain about whether women with gynaecological cancers in Wales are receiving the care they need. In December 2023, a report prepared by the Senedd’s (Welsh Parliament) […]
Uterine rupture during VBAC
If you have previously had a baby who was delivered by caesarean birth and you are now expecting another baby, your midwife or specialist childbirth doctor (obstetrician) may offer you the option for your next baby to be born by vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) delivery. VBAC can avoid the need for a caesarean section […]
What is cerebral palsy?
Understand the different types of cerebral palsy, the disabilities they can cause and when medical negligence may have contributed to a child’s brain injury.
International compensation claims for birth injury and neonatal brain injury
When negligent maternity or neonatal care in England or Wales causes a child to suffer permanent disability, they have a right to claim compensation under English law. The same rights apply where the child was injured by negligent care which took place abroad but under English jurisdiction, such as where the baby was born at […]
Neonatal meningitis claims
If your child had meningitis infection soon after their birth which has left them with brain injury disability, a neonatal meningitis claim could provide compensation to meet their life-long needs arising from their disability, such specialist therapies and equipment, a suitably adapted home, educational support and help with care. Midwives, doctors and other clinicians who […]
Meningitis B: Why vaccination matters
Meningitis remains one of the most feared infections affecting children, teenagers and young adults. It can strike suddenly, progress rapidly, and even in otherwise healthy individuals can cause devastating consequences within hours. Among the different types of meningococcal disease, Meningococcal Group B (MenB) remains one of the leading causes of bacterial meningitis in the UK […]
Maternity safety: Why are maternal deaths at a 20-year high?
A maternal death is one of the most devastating outcomes in healthcare. The loss of a mother has profound consequences for the family members left behind, particularly the dependant children. Over the last decade, maternal deaths have remained a significant concern across the UK. In 2015, the Government pledged to halve the rates of stillbirths, […]
How do medical experts determine if cerebral palsy was caused by medical negligence?
Cerebral palsy and birth injury claims are extremely complex and require careful handling by experienced medical negligence solicitors. Boyes Turner is independently recognised as a leading law firm and a specialist in cerebral palsy and birth injury claims. For more than 30 years, our expert cerebral palsy solicitors have successfully supported families affected by maternity […]
Closing the gender health gap: Understanding the women’s healthcare strategy for England
Women’s healthcare in England faces significant challenges. There are a range of services provided by the NHS to women including gynaecology, obstetrics, contraception and reproductive health however they face several issues including increased waiting times, resulting in delayed diagnoses and treatment, and limited funding. There are gaping health inequalities between men and women. For example, […]
Managing compensation in cerebral palsy claims
When a child receives compensation from a medical negligence cerebral palsy claim, we ensure that their compensation is both protected and accessible to meet their needs, now and in the future. From the moment we prove liability in a cerebral palsy claim for a child, teenager or vulnerable adult, we put in place safeguards to […]