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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
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
Patients Association report reveals shocking care standards in UK-
Damning report on substandard care in the NHS published by Patients Association
Challenge to abortion guidelines in Northern Ireland-
Abortion guidance in Northern Ireland challenged by anti abortion group
Southampton fluoridation challenge launched-
A Southampton resident has challenged the decision to fluoridate her local water supply
Success in Royal Liverpool Hospital case-
Leigh Day & Co wins further public consultation concessions
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'
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.
Judge sides with doctors over premature baby-
The parents of premature baby Charlotte Wyatt have lost their legal challenge to force doctors to ventilate their daughter if she needs it. The family are represented by leading Human Rights solicitor, Richard Stein.
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.
