In an article from late 2019, The Health Foundation has set out where is believes the NHS is failing its patients most and the impact that this is having on patient safety. The following conclusions were reached in the article:
- The proportion of people waiting over 4 hours in Accident and Emergency is the highest since 2004.
- The proportion of people waiting over 18 weeks for non-urgent treatment is the highest it has been since 2008.
- The target for treating cancer patients within 62 days of an urgent GP referral has not been met for over 5 years.
The reason for the decline could be attributed to the lack of funding available to the NHS. According to the Health Foundation, this decade has seen a much lower funding growth for the NHS and this coupled with work force shortages and a growing and ageing population means that the services offered and treatment provided is likely to be compromised. If you believe that you have waited longer than you should have for treatment and you believe that your health was compromised, please contact us for a free enquiry.
Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors specialise in obtaining compensation for clients who have sustained injury as a result of Medical and Clinical Negligence, including the investigation of potential delays in treatment and misdiagnosis. We have many years of experience dealing with claims for compensation against doctors, hospitals (both NHS and Private), dentists, general practitioners (GPs), pharmacists and opticians. We are experts at dealing with all types of claims for compensation arising from Medical and Clinical Negligence, including:
- Bile duct injuries
- Brain injury
- Childbirth injury
- Cosmetic surgery
- Falls in hospitals
- Drug and medication errors
- Missed or delayed diagnosis of cancer and other serious illnesses
- Orthopaedic negligence including wrist and ankle fractures
- Pressure sores
- Deaths occurring in hospital due to both a lack of treatment and negligent treatment
Contact our Specialist Clinical Negligence Solicitors in Liverpool, Wirral & North West London
Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors have offices in Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool, Allerton South Liverpool and Golders Green, London.
If you would like to enquire about a potential Medical or Clinical Negligence claim on a free no obligation basis, contact us and ask to speak to a member of our clinical negligence new enquiries team on 0151 733 3353 by email to jward@gadlegal.co.uk or by completing our online enquiry form.
We offer No Win No Fee Funding.
