April 2017

AvMA celebrates 35 years of fighting for patient safety

AvMA was set up in 1982 in response to the BBC Play for Today Minor Complications. We have grown to be the leading patient safety charity in the UK, helping thousands of people every year.

Find out more about our work

Fixed recoverable costs in clinical negligence proposals “dangerous” and “premature”

AvMA and many others including other leading patients’ charities and legal organisations have serious concerns about the Department of Health consultation on imposing fixed recoverable costs in clinical negligence

Find out why we are concerned

Rapid response and redress scheme for severe avoidable birth injury

AvMA broadly welcomes the stated intentions of the scheme in providing an alternative to litigation in these cases and making sure there is learning for patient safety, but does have some major concerns

Find out more about the scheme

Walking the Mourne Wall for AvMA

Jayne Dorran is walking the challenging 22 mile Mourne Wall Walk in memory of her father Denny and to raise funds for AvMA and she needs your support.

Help Jayne to reach her target

Join us for a delicious night out in Birmingham or Newcastle

To celebrate 35 years of Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA), you are invited to join us for a night of great food and socialising this May

Book your ticket for a great night out