News for Individuals
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There are three categories in respect of NHS waiting time targets for treatment. These cover A&E, Cancer and routine operations. NHS waiting time targets for Cancer and A&E treatment have...
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Ashtons’ Court of Protection team this week hosted their 5th annual Brain Injury Case Management conference which, through exhibitor and attendee bookings, raised £3,000 for the Ashtons Charitable Trust. The...
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Ashtons is delighted to announce that Sophie Newman has qualified as a solicitor with the firm following completion of her training contract. Sophie undertook a two-year training contract which saw...
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Despite a 17% drop in antibiotic prescriptions given out by GPs over the last five years, the number of antibiotic-resistant infections continues to rise. Public Health England encourages GPs and...
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Movember is an annual event that takes place throughout November that involves the growing of moustaches in order to raise awareness for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular...
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An independent investigation into the failings of a mental health hospital in Middlesbrough has begun after two teenage girls died within two months of each other whilst under their care....
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October 29 is World Stroke Day – a campaign which aims to raise awareness of strokes in order to reduce the number of people who suffer as a result of...
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Tom Cook, a consultant solicitor within the medical negligence team at Ashtons Legal, has obtained in excess of £1 million for a man who suffered a stroke that left him...
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Oliver Hall, six, of Halesworth, Suffolk, died from meningitis in October 2017 after ambulance control room staff failed to inform paramedics of crucial information which could have saved his life....
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Julie Crossley, an associate legal executive at Ashtons Legal, has obtained £150,000 for a man who underwent numerous optical procedures over a five year period that left him with permanent...
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Making a medical negligence claim may seem a daunting task to those with little or no knowledge of how the law in this area works. Seeking help from a specialist...
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Nick Peake, a personal injury specialist at Ashtons Legal, has just settled a claim for a client which clearly demonstrates the importance of seeking independent legal advice. Mr T, a...
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