United Kingdom: Personal Injury

The BBC has exposed a decade-long failure in breast cancer care at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, where hundreds of patients suffered harm and at least 20 women underwent unnecessary mastectomies. An ongoing review now extends back to 2015, examining up to 4,500 additional patient cases amid revelations of rushed consultations, ignored warnings, and systemic clinical governance failures that prioritized financial incentives over patient safety.

The widow of Stanley Rogers, who died from mesothelioma after working at Sellafield Nuclear Power Station and ICI Wilton Chemical Industries, is seeking former colleagues to provide crucial information about...

A study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh has recently revealed that 1 in 8 mothers in England are now diagnosed with diabetes whilst pregnant, amounting to an increase of 60% over the past 5 years. The biggest rises can be seen amongst women of colour (with cases in Asian women rising by 23% in the past 5 years), as well as those living in poverty (rising by 14% in 5 years).

The UK Government has announced proposed changes to compensation schemes for families of workers who died from asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma and other occupational dust diseases. Under the proposals, dependants would receive the same payment level as the deceased worker, rather than the currently reduced amount, with changes expected to come into force in October 2026 subject to Parliamentary approval.

Maternity care in the UK faces critical challenges despite dedicated healthcare professionals. Former Health Minister Yvette Cooper's proposed reforms aim to address systemic failures in listening to women, eliminating postcode lotteries, and tackling racial inequalities in maternal healthcare. However, meaningful change will require more than policy guidance—it demands cultural transformation, protected training time, and support systems that prioritize transparency and timely clinical decision-makin

When most members of the public think about spinal cord injury (SCI), the focus tends to be on paralysis and wheelchair use. Yet, for many people living with SCI, the aspects of their injury that have the greatest impact on dignity, independence and everyday life are not immediately visible. The 2025 ‘What Matters’ report from the Spinal Injuries Association indicates that bladder and bowel dysfunction remains among the most important concerns for people living with SCI.

If you have had an accident at work, you have rights that protect you before, during and after any claim. These include the right to sick pay, the right to time off for treatment and recovery, the right to fair treatment from your employer, and the right to claim compensation on a no win, no fee basis if the accident was caused by someone else's negligence.

A law firm has spent four years fighting for justice for 145 people on the remote island of St Helena who say they were harmed by a surgeon's negligent treatment. What began as clinical negligence claims has evolved into a complex battle over access to justice for one of the world's most isolated communities, raising fundamental questions about equality before the law and the rights of vulnerable populations in British Overseas Territories.

Sepsis affects around 245,000 people in the UK annually and is associated with approximately 48,000 deaths each year. While outcomes have improved through greater awareness and advances in treatment, delayed diagnosis remains a significant issue that can result in long-term health problems or loss of life. Understanding the warning signs and the importance of early intervention can be critical in preventing devastating consequences.