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Health
The department is described as having a unique reputation for providing access to justice for community groups and individuals lacking funds. Competitors agree that this group of “fighters” has an enviable number of public law cases and is “increasingly becoming the firm that individuals choose to use for health-related matters.” Chambers guide to the legal profession 2008
News
Legal challenge to proposed PFI scheme for Royal Liverpool Hospital-
Leigh Day instructed to challenge PFI scheme for failing to ensure better value for money in Liverpool
John Radcliffe Hospital suspends child cardiac operations-
An Oxford hospital has halted all cardiac surgery on children
Five figure sum for patient who was injured by healthcare staff-
Health professionals injured our client when forcibly restraining her
Mencap survey reveals poor treatment for learning disabled patients-
An opinion poll of 1,000 NHS staff has shown some disturbing statistics
GMC publishes new guidance on end of life decisions-
The General Medical Council has updated its end of life guidance
Coroner criticises lack of communication at Oxford hospital-
Amie Oliver died at Oxford’s Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre on 2 May 2009
Mid Staffs cases start to settle-
Dozens of cases relating to care at Stafford Hospital set to succeed
Basildon Hospital admits to safety failings-
Kyle Flack died after trapping his head in bed railings
Southampton fluoridation challenge launched-
A Southampton resident has challenged the decision to fluoridate her local water supply
Another damning report on the health care of people with learning disabilities-
The Health Service and Local Government Ombudsmen recently investigated the deaths of six people
Valuing people with learning disabilities-
Alan Johnson announces publication of 'Valuing People Now - a Three Year Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities'
Importance of Mencap's 'Death by Indifference' campaign highlighted by inquest verdict-
Mencap's 'Death by Indifference' campaign is pushing for equal healthcare rights for learning disabled people
Reclaiming the cost of healthcare treatment overseas-
Mr I suffers from a serious heart condition and in May 2005 he was informed that he needed coronary bypass surgery.
Unequal care for people with learning difficulties-
Many vulnerable people with learning difficulties do not receive adequate healthcare or social care.
Landmark rights ruling sides with parents against doctors-
A landmark ruling at the European Court of Human Rights means that doctors cannot override the wishes of parents, about the medical treatment of their children, without going to court. Richard Stein, Partner at Leigh Day & Co. represented the family involved.
Rights case highlights lack of medical care for psychiatric patients-
The mother of a paranoid schizophrenic brings a claim for breach of human rights following the death of her son.
