Cardiff Personal Injury Blog
100-day plans to turn around failing health service
Posted: June 25, 2015
Posted in: Medical Negligence
Following increased complaints about the standard of health care provided across north Wales, Simon Dean has requested staff to draw up 100-day plans to turn the health service around. Simon Dean took over after the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was placed under special measures over management failings. There were also reports of “institutional abuse” […]
Read MoreDoctors bullied over patient safety concerns
Posted: June 24, 2015
Posted in: Medical Negligence
According to a recent report by the British Medical Association, hospital doctors face bullying and harassment when they raise patient safety concerns. The report surveyed more than 500 doctors across Wales, with just less than 60% saying they had raised a concern in the previous three months. Of that 60%, more than 60% noted that […]
Read MoreWidow wins compensation over 3-hour wait
Posted: June 9, 2015
Posted in: Medical Negligence Wrongful & Accidental Death
A widow has been awarded £1,000 in compensation after her dying husband was forced to wait for 3 hours before being seen by a doctor. The health board offered its sincerest apologies to the widow and her family, and paid her £1,000 after the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales said that the board failed to […]
Read MoreInjured marine’s wife fears for future
Posted: May 31, 2015
Posted in: Accidents and Sickness Abroad Armed Forces Injuries Neck Injuries Workplace Injuries
The wife of a Marine left paralysed following a diving accident fears for the future after a losing battle for compensation. 27-year-old Spencer Vaughan, from Cwmbran in Torfaen, broke his neck diving into shallow waters in the Canary Islands in July 2009. Because the Royal Marine had been off work at the time of his […]
Read More86 reported care home failings
Posted: May 31, 2015
Posted in: Medical Negligence
A Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) disciplinary panel has proven a total of 86 care failings to be true. Six nurses have been recognised as responsible for the failings, who treated vulnerable patients in Caerphilly council between 2004 and 2006. The failings range from infection treatment delays to a failure to prevent bed sores. All […]
Read MoreHospital criticised over food hygiene
Posted: May 27, 2015
Posted in: Food Poisoning Medical Negligence
A community hospital in Denbighshire has been criticised for its one out of five star food hygiene rating. A recent inspection of Denbigh Infirmary, run by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, described the food hygiene measures as “abysmal”, and stated that “major improvement” was necessary. A spokesperson from the health board said that they […]
Read More£2,000 payout after dog left friend in wheelchair
Posted: May 8, 2015
Posted in: Animal Attacks Leg Injuries
A mother-of-three has been ordered to pay her friend £2,000 in compensation after her American bull dog attacked her and left her with life-changing injuries. 37-year-old Vicki Young from Port Tennant pleaded guilty to owning a dangerously out of control dog that caused injury at Swansea’s Magistrates’ Court earlier this month. The attack happened in […]
Read MoreFather released from hospital “too soon” commits suicide
Posted: May 2, 2015
Posted in: Medical Negligence Wrongful & Accidental Death
The son of a man who had just been informed that he was terminally ill, has told an inquest that he believes that his father, Mr Richard Middleton aged 83 from Aberystwyth, was released from hospital too soon. He also claims that not enough home support was offered to Mr Middleton, who subsequently took his own […]
Read MoreFormer midwife accused of baby deaths
Posted: May 2, 2015
Posted in: Birth Injury Medical Negligence Wrongful & Accidental Death
A hearing expected to last until 15 May is underway to investigate the actions of former midwife, Marie Ratcliffe, and their contribution to the deaths of 2 new born babies. Elleanor Bennett died in 2004 and Alex Davey-Brady in 2008. The accused also accepts more than 60 additional allegations which include failure to seek doctors’ […]
Read MoreSenior Coroner warns of Swansea road’s “serious design issue”
Posted: April 14, 2015
Posted in: Bus Accidents Pedestrian Injuries Road Traffic Accidents Wrongful & Accidental Death
Mr Colin Phillips, who sits as senior coroner for Neath Port Talbot, has issued a report to councillors highlighting the “serious design issue” which “must be addressed” concerning The Kingsway stretch of road in Swansea. Following the death of off duty police officer, Sergeant Louise Lucas, 41, who was hit by a bus on the […]
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