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A public inquiry into maternity services is welcome, but it is long overdue…

Wes Streeting’s announcement of a public inquiry into maternity services confirms what has been obvious for some time now – that maternity services nationwide are…

By Caroline Klage
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – yet another maternity unit in trouble…

The recent news that 67 families are calling for an independent review into the maternity service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is both concerning…

By Caroline Klage
New NHS programme aims to prevent brain injuries at birth – will it go far…

On 12 May 2025, the Government announced a new NHS programme designed to make childbirth safer and reduce the risk of babies suffering brain injuries.…

By Mollie Benjamin
Put on a hat and make a difference: Hats for Headway Day 2025

Hats for Headway Day is back on Friday 16 May 2025, and it’s your opportunity to help people affected by brain injuries — just by wearing a…

By Siobhán Crawford
The benefits of early therapeutic intervention for babies affected by Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (H.I.E.)

Many parents feel frightened and overwhelmed when they learn their baby has a hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). Eager to do whatever it takes to ensure…

By Claudia Hillemand
The inspiring stories showing patience with speech therapy reaps benefits

Helping children with complex needs is a big part of my work as a solicitor specialising in child brain injury cases. I frequently support families…

By Tamsin Day
Understanding placental abruption: what it could mean for you and your child

Placental abruption, a condition when the placenta separates from the womb (uterus) during a pregnancy, is a medical emergency. In most cases, this condition is…

By Ella Croyden-Flack
Learning your child has Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) – what next?

Through many years representing inspirational children with brain injuries, I know parents of children diagnosed with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) can feel they lack information about…

By Claudia Hillemand
How graduated licences could reduce young driver accidents

Road traffic collisions are the biggest killer of young people aged 15 to 29 worldwide, so it makes sense that safety campaigners are urgently calling…

By Kate O'Brien
Understanding hydrocephalus in children: why early diagnosis and treatment matter

This week (10 – 16 March, 2025) is Hydrocephalus Awareness Week, a time to show support for families affected by this condition and raise awareness…

By Ella Croyden-Flack
What is Martha’s Rule? A new way to speak up for your child’s care

When your child is unwell in hospital, it’s natural to feel worried and want to make sure they’re getting the best care possible. A new…

By Holly Topping
BBK Early Support Service: Immediate support for children and families after brain injury

When a child sustains a brain injury it can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming time for a family. At Bolt Burdon Kemp (BBK), we…

By Claudia Hillemand
Mother and baby deaths at Leeds hospitals could have been avoided

The deaths of at least 56 babies and two mothers at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust could have been avoided, it has emerged. A Freedom…

By Caroline Klage
Can bringing a claim against a hospital affect your child’s right to treatment?

If your child has suffered a brain injury due to medical negligence, deciding whether to bring a compensation claim can feel overwhelming. One of the…

By Holly Topping
Silent Struggles: understanding speech and language disorders in children with brain injuries

If your child has experienced a brain injury, you might have noticed they struggle to communicate. This can be a confusing and emotional time, but…

By Bolt Burdon Kemp
A night of songs and inspiration at The Silverlining Brain Injury Charity's Music Extravaganza

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Silverlining Brain Injury Charity Music Extravaganza – an evening showcasing the musical talents of the Silverlining…

By Carolina Vale
The sodium valproate scandal nine months from Hughes Report - where are we now?

In February 2024, The Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC) published the ‘Hughes Report’ on options for redress for those affected by the sodium valproate scandal. At…

By Tanya Kaka
How is compensation affected when kids are careless on the road?

As a parent, one of my biggest fears is my young children being hit by a car while crossing the road. Road accidents are a…

By Hokman Wong
Great Ormond Street Hospital: Important update for patients treated by Yaser Jabbar – what parents…

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is urgently reviewing more than 700 cases following serious concerns about one of its former surgeons, a leaked report has…

By Ellen McGreevy
ADHD and traumatic brain injury have similar symptoms – here’s how parents can support their…

ADHD has been a hot topic recently, with more people being diagnosed and prescribed medication than ever before. As a specialist solicitor in the Child…

By Hanan Zakher

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