Written by Mason Hallam on 26 February 2026
Bone cement is a critical component in many hip and knee replacements, as well as certain revision and infection-management procedures. Last week saw a significant disruption to the supply of medical bone cement, which has placed NHS orthopaedic services across England under considerable clinical (and potentially, legal) challenges. Read On
Written by Mason Hallam on 19 February 2026
There has been an important change to the law about compensation for children for the ‘lost years’ when negligence shortens their expected lifespan, following the Supreme Court’s decision in CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this week. The ruling has clarified a new position for child claimants in clinical negligence cases; the previous of which stood for over forty years. Read On
Written by Abi Scott on 1 December 2025
A new review commissioned by independent governance advisor Mary Aubrey has announced that there have been ‘clinical failures in the Breast Surgery Service’ at County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust. Read On
Written by Eloise Locker on 4 November 2025
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has declared that an independent inquiry will investigate maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTH) following mounting concerns about serious and repeated failings. Read On
Written by Richard Stanford on 28 October 2025
We’re pleased to welcome Solicitor, Amandeep Phull to our Medical Negligence team. Amandeep joined BTTJ earlier this month. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 22 September 2025
A fantastic day had by team Brindley Twist Rafft & James at the boat race yesterday at Stratford Boat Club!! Although we were not victorious on the awards podium…. A fantastic day had by team Brindley Twist Tafft & James at the boat race yesterday at Stratford Boat Club!! Thank you to all who sponsored our team in their fundraising efforts in aid of The Shakespeare Hospice Read On
Written by Elizabeth Bellamy on 11 September 2025
A new set of government league tables has painted a concerning picture for one of the region’s largest hospital trusts. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) has been ranked 132nd out of 134 acute NHS trusts in England, positioning it as the third worst-performing trust in the country. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 5 September 2025
Team BTTJ’s Dragon Boat Crew - Brindley Twist Rafft & James, are excited to be part of The Shakespeare Hospice Dragon boat race again this year. The event is being held on 21st September at Stratford Boat Club. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 2 July 2025
We’re very happy to announce that two of our trainee solicitors, Kirsten Walker & Lizzy Bellamy have officially qualified as solicitors today. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 15 May 2025
This week sees Mental Health Awareness Week, to acknowledge this we have been sending our staff a daily email related to mental health awareness & support. Read On
