By: 4 March 2019

NHS Resolution data dive and mediation dominate discussion at Clinical Negligence Debate

NHS Resolution will continue to collect data and amass a level of granularity that will allow it to carry out...

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By: 23 February 2019

HCML names new chief medical director

Rehabilitation and case management firm HCML has appointed Dr Alex Smallwood as its new chief medical director. A qualified GP...

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By: 13 September 2018

Private equity group pays £5.14 billion for Sedgwick

Private equity group Carlyle has struck a $6.7 billion (£5.14 billion) deal to buy claims management giant Sedgwick. Two Carlyle...

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By: 4 September 2018

Civil Liability Bill returns to the House of Commons

The Civil Liability Bill returns to the House of Commons today, as trade groups and claims experts argue against watering...

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By: 14 August 2018

Struck-off Dr Bawa-Garba wins appeal

The Court of Appeal has overturned the General Medical Council’s (GMC) decision to strike off Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba. In the...

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By: 11 June 2018

Gross negligence manslaughter review recommendations given go-ahead

Medical examiners will investigate deaths in the NHS and the General Medical Council (GMC) will be stripped of its right...

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By: 28 March 2018

Clearer guidance can reduce gross negligence manslaughter investigations, says MDU

Clearer guidance for coroners, the police and the Crown Prosecution Service is needed to prevent doctors being needlessly put through...

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By: 20 March 2018

Civil Liability Bill draws claimants’ ire

The Civil Liability Bill has attracted widespread condemnation from several claimant groups and law firms. Announced earlier today, the Civil...

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