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Advice please. Reluctant Medical Negligence claim

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spabbygirl Thu 29-Aug-24 11:47:58

no, I haven't but I always think these things improve service for those who come after us, as the other person said you probably won't get a solicitor to act for you if you don't want money so I'd take the money and give it to charity if you really don;t want it

Wyllow3 Thu 29-Aug-24 11:47:18

There is the PALS route

www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospitals/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service/#:~:text=The%20Patient%20Advice%20and%20Liaison,their%20families%20and%20their%20carers.

Thats the only route I can think of, it does include

"the NHS complaints procedure, including how to get independent help if you want to make a complaint"

BluebellGran Thu 29-Aug-24 11:44:58

Thank you Astichintime. I’m so disgusted by the lack of candour in the response that I’d go down the ‘no win no fee’ route just to make the Health Board be honest! Has anyone had experience of using these firms? Perhaps if I approached one I would know if I stood a chance.

Astitchintime Thu 29-Aug-24 11:38:17

If you don't want financial compensation you would be wasting your time with a 'no win no fee' legal firms they just simply want to get as much money as possible out of the guilty party, and I speak from experience.

To get legal advice otherwise it would no doubt cost you just the same as legal advice for any other issue I suppose but you might get a free consultation to begin with.

I am sure some other GNetters can shed some light on this

BluebellGran Thu 29-Aug-24 11:33:25

Has anyone used a Medical Negligence Legal Firm? I put in a formal complaint 3 months ago to my local Health Board after a procedure and have just had a response which leaves me furious. I don’t want financial compensation, simply justice and honesty. I need legal advice but don’t know where to try. I’d be very grateful for any advice. Thanks