Paralegal Nancy Tebbutt talks through the recent announcement that NHS England are expanding direct access to diagnostic scans across all GP practices. At present, if a GP wishes to complete diagnostic scans on a patient with suspected cancer, they will refer the patient to a specialist hospital. Read On
Nancy Tebbutt joined BTTJ in November 2022 as Paralegal in our Clinical Negligence Department based at our Coventry office. Nancy has recently graduated from Royal Holloway University of London and has relocated to Warwick from Market Harborough. Read On
The NHS Resolution Annual report and accounts 2021/22 reveals that the number of clinical negligence claims and reported incidents reached 15,078 in 2021/22, representing an increase of 13% from the previous year. Read On
Today our staff have worn pink to the office & donated for #wearitpink day, in support of the UK’s Largest breast cancer charity Breast Cancer Now who fund research and provide support to anyone affected by breast cancer. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 17 October 2022
Despite what I do for a living, I have the greatest respect for the NHS and its staff. They mostly do an exceptional job. Indeed, a number of my own family are clinical staff within the NHS. They accept that when the NHS makes mistakes then it is only proper that victims are compensated. A bit like the Medical Experts who we use in cases. They are not pro-Claimant, they just recognise that the only real way to drive up standards in the NHS is to recognise mistakes. Read On
We've got 2 exciting opportunities to join our team here at BTTJ Medical Negligence Read On
We are saddened, along with the rest of the country, to hear the news. Rest in Peace to the UK’s longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family and the nation at this time. Read On
Congratulations to Andy Moore who celebrates 25 years with us as Tom Barnes’ Legal Secretary in our Clinical Negligence department. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 24 August 2022
The Criminal Bar Association confirmed on 22nd August 2022 that its members had voted to pursue further strike action (or escalation) on 5th September 2022 for an indefinite period. Read On
Written by Lynette Walsh on 10 April 2022
During such an emotional time for parents, you expect the highest standard of care for both mother and child. Most cases are positive and successful, however, when doctors and midwives fail in providing their duty to a reasonable standard, mistakes can happen. In the worst cases, this could result in them causing injury to the mother, child, or both. These tragic incidents will often lead to legal proceedings against the hospital, doctor, and the staff. Read On
