In a recent BBC article, a coroner ruled that the death of Laura-Jane Seaman on 23 December 2022, was “avoidable and contributed to by neglect” from gross failures by healthcare professionals.

The Tozer’s Medical Negligence team act for families affected by stroke and want to raise the importance of the signs and symptoms of strokes across the UK. A stroke happens when the blood supply cannot reach parts of the brain, and rapid medical treatment must be sought, early diagnosis reached, and prompt medical attention is obtained. 

In a recent article from The Guardian, it has been highlighted once again that there is a troubling disparity in maternal healthcare in England, stating that black mothers are twice as likely to have their NHS births investigated compared to their white counterparts.

July is Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Month and as one of Group B Strep Support’s longest serving legal partners, we are delighted to do what we can to help raise awareness of GBS.

The relationship between diabetes and stroke is complex.  But population studies suggest that the average rate of stroke per 100,000 people is doubled in those who have diabetes. 

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is taking place between 20 – 26 May 2024. Diabetes UK are partnering with the NHS during this annual awareness week, and this year they aim to shift the focus away from individual responsibility and call on the government to take action to help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is taking place between 20 – 26 May 2024. Diabetes UK are partnering with the NHS during this annual awareness week, and this year they aim to shift the focus away from individual responsibility and call on the government to take action to help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The recent report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Birth Trauma, which has been highlighted by BBC News, calls for a significant overhaul of maternity care in the UK.

It seems like only yesterday that I wrote an article about the late Nicky Newman’s campaign aiming to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and how to check your breasts. Sadly, Nicky lost her own battle with cancer in late 2023.  

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, towards the end of 2022 and into 2023, the UK saw a significant increase in invasive Group A Strep infections. This was widely reported in the press, and the concerns in relation to the spike in reported cases were raised by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Erb’s Palsy, also called Brachial Plexus Paralysis, shoulder dystocia or Obstetric Brachial Palsy Injury, is an injury commonly caused to a baby during birth, where the baby’s shoulder becomes stuck after the head has been delivered (shoulder dystocia) and the brachial plexus nerves in the trapped shoulder are stretched and injured.

For many years we at Tozers have supported families affected by Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). HIE is a type of brain damage which is caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain before or shortly after birth. We assist families to bring a claim for compensation where their child has developed physical and/or cognitive difficulties.