Insights
22nd February 2024
Hope for NHS patients as “Martha’s rule” to be introduced, following 13-year old’s death
In 2021, Martha Mills had been on holiday with her parents, when she had an accident riding her bike, falling onto the handlebars and injuring her pancreas. She…
11th January 2024
Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
A recent decision in the Supreme Court restricts ‘secondary victim’ claims to those who witness an accident or serious injury but removes the requirements that a Claimant must…
News
4th October 2023
The Legal 500 2024 results
Ellisons Solicitors is once again delighted to have been recommended within the Legal 500 directory. The firm received notable mentions within the following practice areas: Commercial Property, Corporate and Commercial, Employment, Immigration,…
Insights
4th April 2023
Medical Negligence FAQs
1. What is medical negligence? Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional provides treatment which falls below the required standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient.…
Insights
31st March 2023
Falling rates of public satisfaction with the NHS
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on public satisfaction with the NHS, as recent data showing that current levels of satisfaction are at an all-time low.…
Insights
9th February 2023
Colchester Surgeon Has Medical Licence Revoked for Misconduct
It was reported last week that an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon operating from Colchester Hospital has been removed from the medical register due to serious misconduct in his…
News
8th February 2023
Ellisons Solicitors expands with new practice area
A leading East Anglian law firm has launched a new Medical Negligence team to give expert advice to those who have faced poor treatment. Ellisons Solicitors’ Ipswich office…