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What is an NHS Investigation Report and what can you expect from one? These reports are produced by NHS Trusts following an investigation into a serious incident which occured during a patient's medical care. They can can highlight lapses in treatment and organisational systems, such as appointments not being sent out. Reports should also identify steps in order to prevent similar incidents ha...

If you're not happy with the medical treatment you or a member of your family has received, you are legally entitled to have your concerns investigated. You should also receive a full response from the healthcare provider. Listen to Samantha Darwin, a senior medical negligence solicitor at Hudgells, explain how to make a formal complaint and obtain anwers to the questions regarding your treatm...

Attorneys and deputies appointed by the Court of Protection to manage the affairs of someone who lacks the capacity to make their own decisions can make financial gifts on their behalf. A gift can include: making an interest free loan creating a trust selling a property for less than its value However, there are strict rules on gift-making. Eve Carter is head of Court of Protection services at Hud...

A deputy is a person appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions relating to the property and affairs or the health and welfare of someone who is deemed unable to do this themselves due to a lack of capacity. A lack of capacity can be due to a brain injury at birth, as a result of an accident or because of a degenerative condition later in life, such as dementia. Eve Carter is head of C...

A Statutory Will is made through the Court of Protection for someone who lacks the capacity to make one themselves. Eve Carter is head of Court of Protection services at Hudgell Solicitors and has many years’ of experience advising and acting for clients where Statutory Wills may be required. Listen to Eve explain how they work and how to apply. ⁠ Righting Wrongs ⁠ are podcasts from Hudgell Solici...

The AFCS exists to compensate military personnel who’ve suffered a personal injury or an accident at work. Compensation awards start at around £1,200 and rise to as much £650,000. Listen to Bond Ma, a specialist solicitor in military injuries, explain how awards are calculated and why expert legal advice may help, especially when it comes to contesting an award or a rejected claim. Requests can al...

Investigations following baby loss with Theresa Greenwood, a clinical support executive in birth injury compensation claims & Keith Phillips. Sadly, around 2,000 children aged under one die in England and Wales each year. Each is a tragedy for the family involved and parents will understandably want to seek answers as to why it happened. Listen to Theresa Greenwood, a former midwife, explain h...

In this series of podcasts Neil Hudgell provides his unrivalled insight into the Post Office scandal. In Episode 1, Neil reveals what happened to hundreds of innocent, working people.

In this series of podcasts Neil Hudgell provides his unrivalled insight into the Post Office scandal. In Episode 2, Neil explores how thousands of lives were ruined.

In this series of podcasts Neil Hudgell provides his unrivalled insight into the Post Office scandal. In Episode 3, Neil discusses how justice was finally achieved thanks to those dedicated to uncovering the truth.

In this series of podcasts  Neil Hudgell  provides his unrivalled insight into the Post Office scandal. In Episode 4, Neil discusses the Government’s latest £600,000 compensation offer and why, for some, it’ll never be enoug h.

In this series of podcasts Neil Hudgell provides his unrivalled insight into the Post Office scandal. In Episode 5 , Neil discusses what will be uncovered at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and why compensation should also be paid to the families of subpostmasters who were wrongly prosecuted.

If you’ve had a slip or fall at your package holiday accommodation which wasn’t your fault, received burns from a faulty electrical appliance or been affected by an infestation of bed bugs — you could be entitled to claim compensation. Your tour operator has a duty of care to keep you and your family safe and secure. Listen to Tracy Stansfield, a specialist travel lawyer, explain how you’re legall...

It often takes a great deal of courage to report a rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse to the police. Not everyone is aware that as part of the justice process, victims are entitled to seek an award from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority – or CICA for short. Listen to Tracy Thames, a CICA claims and appeals specialist, explain how awards are made for both mental and physical injuries,...

Accidents on Planes Compensation Claims with travel litigation executive Anne Thomson & Keith Phillips. Accidents on planes are not uncommon, many are caused by luggage falling from overhead lockers and hot drink spills. If you’re injured on a plane through no fault of your own or due to a crash while on a coach transfer to and from an airport you could claim compensation for your injuries and los...

Serious Injury Compensation Claims with solicitor Kerry Gillespie & Keith Phillips Around three million people in the UK are injured in accidents each year. If you’ve been left with a serious injury that was not your fault you may be entitled to compensation. Listen to specialist serious injury lawyer Kerry Gillespie explain why getting the right legal team is essential, not just for the best...

A&E Medical Negligence Compensation Claims with solicitor Elizabeth Maliakal & Keith Phillips There are more than 20 million visits by patients to A&E Departments each year. Treatment will often be outstanding but increased pressure and longer waiting times can lead to delays, errors and misdiagnosis. If your health and wellbeing has suffered as a result of treatment at an accident and...

Stroke Medical Negligence Compensation claims with solicitor Elizabeth Maliakal & Keith Phillips. Someone suffers a stroke every five minutes. It’s essential health professionals make a diagnosis quickly and provide appropriate treatment. It’s important to know what the medical response should be. Listen to Elizabeth Maliakal, a specialist clinical negligence lawyer and an expert in stroke com...

GP Medical Negligence Compensation Claims with solicitor Elizabeth Maliakal and Keith Phillips If your GP fails to adequately examine you or fails to refer you to a specialist, a delayed diagnosis of an illness or medical condition can have a serious impact on your health. Listen to specialist medical negligence lawyer Elizabeth Maliakal explain why you may be entitled to compensation if you’ve su...

Cerebral Palsy Compensation Claims with birth injury solicitor Hayley Collinson & Keith Phillips Around 30,000 children in the UK are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. It’s a brain injury that around one in 400 are born with. Possible causes are due to complications either before or at the time of birth and can lead to lifelong injuries. Listen to Hayley Collinson, a specialist medical negligence...

Brain Injury Compensation Claims with serious injury solicitor Samuel McFadyen & Keith Phillips Around 350,000 people in the UK are admitted to hospital each year with a brain injury. Many are caused by road accidents, accidents at work and even criminal assaults. Samuel McFadyen, a specialist serious injury lawyer, explains how compensation can be claimed, the important of rehabilitation care...

Accidents Abroad Compensation Claims with travel solicitor Paul McClorry & Keith Phillips. If you’ve been injured abroad while on holiday or at work due to the actions of someone else, you may have the right to seek compensation. It may have been an accident on a plane, at a hotel or on the road. Listen to how you can take action against a holiday tour operator, an employer or an airline and w...

Keith Philips sits down with Litigation Executive Kirsty Yates, who specialises in Medical Negligence compensation cases at Hudgell Solicitors. Kirsty answers some commonly asked questions about 'Grant of Representation', such as who may need one and why. If you need the right information regarding a compensation claim head to our website hudgellsolicitors.co.uk.