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Staff Spotlight – Jade Glover

In our Staff Spotlight series, we take a look at key members of our team and find out about their area of expertise.   Today we meet Jade Glover, a Solicitor and our Deputy Head of Medical Negligence. Jade has kindly taken the time to answer some questions regarding Medical Negligence for current and former…

Risk of Surgery – Medical Negligence Case Study

We share a recent case study regarding a matter handled by our Medical Negligence team.   Our Deputy Head of Medical Negligence, Jade Glover, has recently negotiated settlement in a case in which the Claimant was not advised of a specific risk that was possible as the result of surgery.     Unfortunately, the risk…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month aimed at highlighting the signs and symptoms of the disease, supporting those who have been diagnosed, and encouraging others to get screened before it is too late.   Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, and represents 15% of all new cancer cases, and 30% of…

Man awarded £5,000 compensation after dentist removes wrong tooth

A client has been awarded £5,000 in compensation after the wrong tooth was extracted by a specialist dentist in Leeds.   The client instructed Oakwood Solicitors to act for them after they attended an appointment for their UR7 tooth to be removed.     However, after attending the dental practice, it was confirmed to the patient that the UR6 tooth was…

Woman awarded £7000 after hospital mistook pregnancy as UTI

Oakwood Solicitors has secured a £7000 settlement for a client who suffered an ectopic pregnancy after the hospital mistook it as a UTI.   The incident occurred when our client attended the hospital, suffering from abdominal pain and nausea – where she was advised she had a UTI.     During her hospital admission, no…

Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2024

September marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of different types of blood cancers, symptoms to look out for and what to do if you have suffered delays or a misdiagnosis.   Blood Cancer is a type of cancer that affects your blood cells, and is caused by mutations in the DNA. When this…

Boy, 4, died of sepsis after being sent home from hospital three times

A four-year-old boy died of sepsis after being sent home from hospital three times in the week before his death, his parents have said.   Mum, Lindita Alushi, 44, and dad, Kastriot Klosi, 50, said doctors told them to treat their son Daniel with Calpol and Ibuprofen on two of the visits.     On…

Concern as NHS Trust exceeds patient deaths by 53%

The latest NHS England report has identified 15 hospital trusts in England where patient fatalities significantly exceed expectations, highlighting potential areas for further investigation.   The report, covering April 2023 to March 2024, shows that concerningly, some trusts experienced over 50% more deaths than anticipated.     The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust…

Eight-year wait for ADHD assessment on NHS, figures show

A BBC investigation has revealed that it would take over eight years for the NHS to see all adult patients waiting for ADHD assessments in many parts of the UK.   Freedom of Information requests identified 24 services facing extensive delays, with nearly 200,000 people on waiting lists. The Royal College of Psychiatrists emphasised that…

Fears NHS delays could cause ‘long-term’ health issues in children

Thousands of children are having to wait up to three years for NHS treatment, as a report has warned that the ‘forgotten generation’ will suffer long-term health issues as a result.   According to research by NHS Providers, the NHS is struggling to cope with rising demand for increasingly complex and acute care needs among…