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Health professional regulation reforms could be a missed opportunity
April 8, 2021The Government has opened a public consultation on its proposals to ‘modernise’ health professional regulation ( the roles of the GMC, NMC etc) in a document called Regulating health professionals, protecting the public. AvMA welcomes the consultation but has some serious concerns about the lack of attention to the ‘protecting the public’ aspect. These proposals […]
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NHS urged to create a ‘Harmed Patient Pathway’
February 11, 2021AvMA is pleased to be working with the Harmed Patients Alliance (HPA) with the aim of defining a Harmed Patient Pathway – a nationally agreed range of support that patients or their families can expect to be available following avoidable harm. This stems from the experience of patients and families who have experienced avoidable harm and […]
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AvMA appoints new Chair
December 9, 2020At its AGM on 8th December AvMA elected a new Chair, Moi Ali. The appointment comes as the previous chair, Suzanne Shale, stepped down from being a trustee of the charity following her appointment to the board of the GMC. Moi has been a trustee of AvMA since 2018 and has a wealth of experience […]
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AvMA statement re the Dixon Inquiry report by Dr Bill Kirkup CBE
November 26, 2020Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) welcomes the report published today into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 11 month old Elizabeth Dixon in December 2001. AvMA chief executive Peter Walsh said: “Our thoughts are with Mr and Mrs Dixon. Without their remarkable strength and determination these revelations would never have come to light. The […]
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It’s National ProBono Week
November 2, 2020It’s National Pro Bono Week and AvMA wants to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone who volunteers for us pro bono, whether that is on the Helpline, the Inquest Service, or our written Advice and Information! Our volunteers show incredible commitment and help us make an incredible difference for people who suffer […]