NHS Negligence Compensation Claims 

Mistakes during surgery can have life-altering consequences. These might include operating on the wrong part of the body, leaving surgical instruments inside the patient, or failing to manage complications during or after the procedure. In many cases, further surgery is required to correct the problem, and some patients are left with permanent damage or ongoing health issues.

If you have been affected by a surgical mistake, our team can advise you on bringing a Surgical Error Claim and support you throughout the legal process with clear, compassionate advice.

Errors involving medication are especially dangerous in hospital or elderly care settings. These can include prescribing the wrong drug, giving the incorrect dose, or failing to check for allergies or drug interactions. The result may be anything from temporary illness to severe allergic reactions, organ damage or even death in extreme cases.

One of the most frustrating forms of NHS negligence involves test results that are not followed up. This might happen if abnormal results are misfiled, overlooked or never communicated to the patient. The result is that necessary treatment is delayed or not provided at all, often allowing conditions to deteriorate when early action could have made a difference.

Patients are entitled to expect a high standard of cleanliness and infection control within NHS facilities. Unfortunately, infections acquired during hospital stays remain a common cause of avoidable harm. These may arise from poor hygiene, a failure to monitor wounds, or early discharge without adequate aftercare. Infections such as MRSA, C. difficile or untreated sepsis can be life-threatening if not identified and treated quickly.

Patients with mental health needs, learning disabilities, dementia or mobility problems require careful supervision and support. Failures in monitoring may result in falls, missed warning signs, untreated deterioration or, in some tragic cases, self-harm or suicide. When staff fail to observe and escalate concerns appropriately, the consequences can be devastating for both patients and families.

Maternity negligence can lead to serious and permanent harm for both mother and child. Common issues include failing to monitor the baby’s heart rate, delayed delivery, mishandling of complications during labour, or poor postnatal care. Injuries such as cerebral palsy or brain damage often result from a lack of oxygen during birth—an outcome that is frequently preventable with proper care.

In most cases, you have three years from the date of the negligence, or from when you first realised something was wrong, to start your claim. There are exceptions—especially where the person affected lacks mental capacity or is under 18—so we recommend seeking advice as soon as possible.

Your right to receive NHS care will not be affected by making a legal claim. All patients are entitled to be treated with dignity and professionalism, regardless of any complaint or legal action. If you have concerns about ongoing treatment, we can talk you through your options and help you raise any issues safely.

Yes. Most NHS negligence claims begin before any formal admission of fault has been made. Part of our role is to investigate what went wrong by gathering medical records, consulting independent experts, and identifying whether the standard of care fell short. You do not need the NHS to have already accepted blame to start a claim.

Yes, claims can be brought on behalf of a deceased family member if NHS negligence contributed to their death. This may include a claim for bereavement damages, funeral expenses, and loss of financial support. We will guide you through what’s involved and support you through what we know is a very difficult time.