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

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

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

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

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.

Endo-mysterious

👉 Did you know that March is Endometriosis Awareness Month? Endometriosis UK says: “Endometriosis is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body.   Each month these cells react in the same way to those in the womb, building up […]

Mr Bates vs The Post Office – The wider message from the Postmaster scandal

I suspect that I am not the only person who has been gripped by the recent ITV mini-series, Mr Bates vs The Post Office which, across four episodes tells the story of what is now described as the greatest miscarriage of justice to hit the UK – since the last one at least. Toby Jones, […]

The tragedy of Hillsborough and its wider impact

In November 2017, Bishop James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool published his report “The patronising disposition of unaccountable power”. The report drew on the experiences of the families who lost their loved ones at the Hillsborough football stadium. The first Hillsborough inquest was heard between 1989 – 91, those families fought and eventually secured a second inquest which was heard between 2014 – 16.

Reflecting on My First Year as CEO of AvMA

In this blog. Paul reflects on his first year as AvMA CEO, marked by media interest in patient safety concerns and the people he met – remarkable individuals who campaigned for patient safety and AvMA’s priorities for the future.

Online Silent Auction – Taylor Swift Tickets and Signed England Rugby Shirt

Participate in our silent auction by bidding on fantastic items starting midday on Monday, 27th November 2023.
You can bid for –

💎 3 x Diamond Hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour, on Thursday, 13th June 2024 at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool

A framed England Rugby Shirt, signed by the 2023 England Men’s Squad.

AvMA welcomes new trustees

  We welcome three new trustees and an associate trustee to our board. They bring a wealth of experience to ensure that AvMA, as a charity, fulfils its purpose of campaigning for improvement in patient safety and access to justice when harm occurs during medical treatment. Dr. Jane Hawdon joins us as a trustee.  Jane […]