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Charities call for clinical negligence “fixed costs” proposals to be put on hold
November 11, 2015Five national charities have written a joint letter to health ministers Jeremy Hunt and Ben Gummer asking them to put on hold their proposals to impose a fixed “recoverable costs regime” on clinical negligence claims.
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Maternity Review – Invitation to families who’ve been bereaved or experienced complications in their maternity care
November 10, 2015Friday 6th November, Manchester / Friday 20th November, London An independent review of NHS maternity services in England is underway to make recommendations for improvements in maternity care provision. We are contacting you because you have previously expressed an interest in the NHS Maternity Review or have participated in our online consultation. The NHS Maternity […]
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CQC report highlights patient safety concerns
October 15, 2015The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today publishes its State of Care report highlighting serious ongoing problems with patient safety.
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“Innovation” Bill dangerous and unnecessary
October 15, 2015The Access to Medical Treatments (Innovation) Bill is being debated in the House of Commons on 16th October..
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Leading figures in patient safety & justice become Patrons of AvMA
October 8, 2015AvMA is delighted to announce that leading figures from the world of patient safety and justice have been appointed as patrons of the charity.