News
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Latest News
Hospital trust admits failings after elderly father died hungry, thirsty and alone
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has admitted liability in relation to the death of 86-year-old Vincent Pettitt, who died from pneumonia in hospital in 2020 after aspirating an unthickened cup of coffee left by his bedside.
Ex-England captain David Watson wins latest legal fight for recognition of football’s toll on his health
Former England football captain David Watson has taken a major step in his fight to have his neurological condition recognised as being the result of repeated head injuries sustained during his playing career.
Family of former shopfitter who lined fire doors with asbestos appeals for information following his death from mesothelioma
The family of a former shopfitter originally from Benwell, Newcastle are urging for potential witnesses to come forward following his death from mesothelioma.
Latest Blogs
Racial injustice in maternity care further underlined by report which reveals babies born to black mothers 81% more likely to die in neonatal care
Medical negligence lawyers Ceilidh Robertson and Lucy MacBrayne review a study which has found that babies born to black mothers in England and Wales are significantly more likely to die in neonatal care, and consider how it reflects racial inequalities revealed by the Birthrights inquiry.
High-profile medical professionals’ abuse in a healthcare setting
High-profile news stories of medical professionals being charged or convicted following allegations of sexual abuse at their place of work are becoming increasingly frequent.
Time for renewed scrutiny of the removal of titles and honorifics
Andrew Lord and Astrid Parrett consider the wider implications of stripping a royal of his titles.
Meet the press office team
Caroline Ivison
Caroline works with all departments in the firm to provide media relations and internal communications support.
Maxine Wolstenholme
Maxine works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager
Mike O'Connor
Mike works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager