Powell & Co Solicitors - specialist medical negligence team. We act for patients injured by medical negligence & their families, across London, the SE & beyond.
BBC reports 2 maternal deaths at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust are likely connected. The women died a matter of weeks apart of an unusual strain of HSV-1 infection. The infection may have been transmitted to the women by the surgeon. https://t.co/SKU4EstWkw
Our volunteers have an expert understanding of how the courts work and how to prepare clients, but if it is legal aid they require, we'll always signpost to the right agencies. Become a regular donor today to support our vital services: https://t.co/NLpPCQMqTg
#ProBonoWeek
AvMA's Inquest Service offers vital support for medical inquests with the help of barristers who provide their services #ProBono . Listen to Terry's story at https://t.co/8Y5qs5Cpad via @YouTube#ProBonoWeek#WeDoProBono
This week we are encouraging & celebrating lawyers giving free legal help #ProBonoWeek
Find out about the events taking place - https://t.co/lyGR0YLjDY
#WeDoProBono@weareadvocate
and supported me expertly throughout a telephone court hearing. His advice and support were invaluable and helped me manage an otherwise tricky situation reasonably well. I am extremely grateful for his professionalism as well as for the help so willingly given. Thank you!”
Action Against Medical Accidents does important work supporting injured people & campaigning for improved patient safety. Powell & Co solicitor, Pardeep Gill, is a volunteer advisor on the #AvMA helpline. #probonoweek#medicalnegligence
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Remember - a heart attack and cardiac arrest ARE NOT the same thing.
But both still require urgent medical assistance. Call 999 ASAP.
#RestartAHeartDay
It���s Restart A Heart Day! 🫀
When someone has a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR & defibrillation reduces chances of survival by up to 10%.
Use this Resuscitation Council UK Guide to brush up on your skills this #RestartAHeartDay
In a cardiac arrest, every second counts. A defibrillator can vastly increase the chance of survival.
If you have a public access defibrillator, please register it with us through our free accreditation scheme for ongoing advice and support. #RestartAHeartDay
The tragic death of a baby in Bristol has been in the news recently following the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report. The report observed delay in diagnosis and treatment & poor communication by the Trust. A very sad case. Read more here: https://t.co/3rYi6oVKQP
What do you do if you or your loved one had a #heartattack attack that was not diagnosed or treated early enough? If the delay caused injury then it's possible you may have a #medicalnegligence#claim. More info here: https://t.co/JYRgPaIko2
#testiculartorsion is a medical emergency and requires urgent treatment within hours. A delay could result in the loss of the testicle. Find out more here: https://t.co/DT6bXZNiqB or telephone 020 8854 9131 to speak to a member of our specialist team.
Consent to treatment is an issue that arises reasonably frequently, usually along side other allegations of negligence. We've added a useful summary to our website about consenting to medical treatment and treatment without consent. https://t.co/Y6xjraolU1
There is a lot to think about when someone is severely injured or killed in an accident. You can find lots of practical information to help here... #severeinjuryhelp@APIL
When someone is seriously injured or killed, the effect does not stop there. Families have to worry about paying the bills, how children will cope, who has a say in medical decisions, and many other details.
The Severe Injury Help Hub is a place to start https://t.co/NlyKreKeND