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  • AvMA Chair Jocelyn Cornwell Awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours

    December 31, 2024 | Latest

    We’re delighted to share that Jocelyn Cornwell, our Chair, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List, published on 30 December 2024. Jocelyn has been awarded an MBE for her incredible work improving patients’ experience of care and advancing patient safety.

  • Announcing a New Patient Safety All Party Parliamentary Group

    November 21, 2024 | Latest

    We are pleased to announce the launch of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Patient Safety.

    Launched this week, the APPG for Patient Safety will focus on improving patient safety across health and social care. It will work to identify and promote best practice, address barriers to progress, and advocate for policy changes to support a safer health and social care system.

  • AvMA and Harmed Patients Alliance launched a consultation on a Harmed Patient Pathway

    September 10, 2024 | Latest

    AvMA – in conjunction with the Harmed Patients Alliance – issued a joint consultation document setting out the commitments that constitute a Harmed Patient Pathway for patients and their families, who have been avoidably harmed by a medical incident.

  • NHS Resolution announces new clinical negligence claims management agreement

    August 27, 2024 | Latest

    NHS Resolution announces new clinical negligence claims management agreement with AvMA and SCIL.

  • Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Releases 2023-2024 Impact Report

    June 3, 2024 | Latest

    Key Highlights:

    Direct Support: Helped 3,008 individuals with specialist advice and access to solicitors.

    Vaginal Mesh Claims: Supported 52 women seeking new legal representation.

    Inquest Support: Provided guidance, helping clients gain closure.

    Policy Work: Addressed healthcare inequalities and advocated for patient rights.

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