Deborah Powlesland
About Deborah
I am a Senior associate solicitor specialising in medical negligence claims. Throughout my legal career, I have acted…
Medical negligence
NHS Resolution Annual Report
Last week NHS Resolution published its annual report and accounts, which sets out figures that are often looked at as…
Renu Aggarwal-Clare
About Renu
I joined the Moore Barlow specialist medical negligence team in March 2024 bringing with me years of experience…
Successful cerebral palsy medical negligence claim
A £500,000 interim compensation payment was secured for a 6 year old client in a cerebral palsy medical negligence claim.…
The Birth Trauma Inquiry Report
The Birth Trauma Inquiry Report is the result of the 6 week All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) inquiry, led by…
Brain injured man is successful in liability trial following herpes simplex encephalitis
Our client was 43 in November 2018 when he began to feel unwell, with a headache and fever. He complained…
NHS Ombudsman says there are still “too many examples of care not being safe”
In an interview with the Guardian, the Chair of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Mr Rob Behrens, discussed some…
What is a settlement meeting?
Although issuing a legal claim may ultimately result in a formal trial, the vast majority of issued claims are resolved…
Compensation following failings in antenatal management
Our clients pursued a wrongful birth claim following the Defendants’ failure to advise them that their child was likely to…
World Encephalitis Day: Championing enhanced training for medical professionals
Recognising and treating encephalitis promptly can be the difference between life and death, or disability. It’s evident there’s an urgent…
Damaged frozen embryos – do you have a compensation claim?
Guy’s Hospital have revealed that faulty freezing fluid has been used on embryos in September and October 2022. The result…
Where does the Supreme Court’s Judgment leave us in secondary victim claims in the medical negligence setting?
What are secondary victim claims?
Secondary victim claims are brought by individuals who have witnessed death or injury (or threat…
Supporting our client following a delayed diagnosis of third-degree anal tear
Our client, a 39-year-old mother of three children, suffered a third-degree anal tear (affecting the muscles of the anal sphincter)…
Six figure settlement achieved for client who lost his vision
Our client, Dr BC, was aged 55 when he was registered as severely visually impaired following inadequate treatment for neovascular…
Sight loss claims – How has Moore Barlow improved patient safety nationwide?
For World Sight Day, the medical negligence team reflects on the devastating consequences of avoidable sight loss, and how legal…
Joey Johnson
About Joey
I am a trainee solicitor currently placed in the Medical negligence team where I will support other solicitors…
Martha’s rule – how will this work in practice?
What is Martha’s rule?
Martha’s rule would give patients the right to a second medical opinion or assessment where they…
Six figure sum received by man following delay in diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis
Our client, now in his 50s, was diagnosed with anti-IgLon5 autoimmune encephalitis after suffering a wide variety of physical and…
Seven figure settlement for delay in diagnosis of ADEM
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare inflammatory disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can often follow…
Time limits on medical negligence claims
What is the time limit for medical negligence claims?
For most medical negligence claims there is a three-year timeframe in…
Healing from birth trauma – what support is available?
Welcoming a child into the world is always a time for celebration, but for many mothers it can also, sadly,…
Hayley Lewis
About Hayley
I am an Associate in the medical negligence department and have a wide range of knowledge in this…
Exploring the Cauda Equina Syndrome pathway
Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) is a national programme designed to improve patient care in the NHS by reducing…
Naomi Solomon
About Naomi
I am an Associate with experience in a range of medical negligence claims, including claims involving negligent or…
Patient backlogs in ophthalmology care – a healthcare emergency?
Given the busy news agenda over the last few days, a significant piece of news about patient backlogs in ophthalmology…
Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency
Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency. It happens when the spermatic cord, which provides blood flow to the testicle, rotates and…
Six figure settlement for widow due to delayed diagnosis of lung cancer
Moore Barlow have recently settled a case on behalf of an elderly widow after her husband died of lung cancer…
£9 million settlement for 8-year-old girl with cerebral palsy
Moore Barlow has achieved a substantial settlement for a young client with cerebral palsy following negligence arising from circumstances of…
Teenage boy settles case for delay in hearing loss diagnosis
Our client brought a claim against the Defendant Trust for delay in diagnosing his hearing loss following his admission to…
Compensation following misdiagnosis on antenatal scan
Our clients brought a wrongful birth claim after they were told about the hospital’s failure to perform an antenatal screening…
Fatally delayed diagnosis of melanoma
Six figure compensation for a fatally delayed diagnosis of melanoma
We acted for the family of a lady who died…
Six figure compensation relating to delay in treatment of a skull-based osteomyelitis
This claim involved a delay in treatment of a skull-based osteomyelitis by Defendant Hospital Trust, leading to infection of the…
Inadequate treatment at A&E following an ice-skating accident
We acted for a young lady in her claim for compensation after she received inadequate treatment at A&E following an…
£7.3m birth injury compensation for 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy
Having previously secured a 90% liability settlement for a young girl known as “JJJ” who suffered serious neurological injury during…
Missed hip fracture leading to permanent confinement to wheelchair
We acted for an elderly lady who suffered a fall whilst in hospital. She suffered a hip fracture (neck of…
Collaborative working with NHS Resolution following wrist injury
We acted for a gentleman after he received an inadequate standard of care following a wrist injury whilst playing football. He…
Settlement following a delay in diagnosing prostate cancer
Moore Barlow’s medical negligence team have secured compensation for a 68-year-old man following a late diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Mr…
The Ockenden report – is the NHS listening?
The final report conducted by senior midwife Donna Ockenden was published this week, with findings from her independent review of maternity services at Shrewsbury…
Anaesthetic awareness whilst having a laparoscopy
We acted for a client who suffered a period of anaesthetic awareness whilst having a laparoscopy. The purpose of general…
Parents receive letters of apology and compensation following the death of their baby boy
Our clients, Ms X and Mr Y, have recovered compensation following the tragic death of their 13 month old son,…
Claim for compensation following inadequate medical treatment
We acted for a young man in his claim for compensation after he received inadequate medical treatment following an accident…
Evie Toombes wins landmark lawsuit
Evie Toombes wins landmark lawsuit against mother’s doctor for incorrect pre-conception advice.
In a legal case started by her parents…
Eye care – what to do when things go wrong
We all place our trust in doctors, nurses and other health professionals when we become ill or require health care,…
Kieran Thomas
About Kieran
I am a newly qualified solicitor in the medical negligence team.
I joined Moore Barlow in September 2021,…
Meningitis
What is Meningitis?
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
Who…
Guide to medical negligence claims
When we’re unwell, we are used to placing our trust in doctors, nurses and other health professionals. However, occasionally things…
Trevor Sterling makes history as first black senior partner at UK Top 100 law firm
Moore Barlow has today announced the election of Trevor Sterling as the firm’s new senior partner, which sees him become…
Lady receives compensation for delay in treatment of TB meningitis
Our client was admitted to hospital in July 2015 complaining of headache, dizziness, and double vision. She also reported memory…
Delayed diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis led to total sight loss
Moore Barlow’s Clinical Negligence team helped to secure compensation for a woman who lost her sight after delays in diagnosing…
Bowel injury during hysterectomy
Our client was diagnosed with uterine cancer and was advised to have a hysterectomy (the surgical removal of the uterus). She…
Six figure compensation for facial nerve damage after ear reconstruction
Our client was born with a congenital defect of his right ear. He had undergone ear reconstruction surgery as a…
Substantial six figure sum for a delay in diagnosis of a young lady’s Cauda Equina syndrome
Our client suffered a delay in diagnosis and treatment of her cauda equina syndrome, resulting in significant neurological damage. Cauda…
Six figure compensation relating to a delay in diagnosis of appendicitis
We successfully acted for a young lady in respect of a failure to diagnose her appendicitis, which subsequently ruptured, causing…
Compensation for an eight-year delay in receiving treatment for haemochromatosis
Mr M suffered a delay in the treatment of his hereditary haemochromatosis (HH), a condition which leads to excess iron…
Encephalitis claims – everything you need to know
What is encephalitis?
Encephalitis is a rare but serious condition which causes the brain to become inflamed, either through infection…
Substantial six figure settlement relating to delay in diagnosis of bowel cancer
Our client was a widow whose husband died of bowel cancer. At the time they also had two dependent children.…
Landmark judgement gives children the right to claim for clinical negligence for advice given pre-conception
Historic judgement gives children injured by negligent advice affecting a parent’s ability to have a healthy child the right to…
Lady receives six figure sum following surgery for a hiatus hernia
Our client underwent a hiatus hernia (when part of the stomach moves upwards) repair in 2015 but, afterwards, had difficulty…
Moore Barlow has been named as one of the top 200 law firms in the UK in The Times Best Law Firms 2021 list
Commended this year for its work in Family and Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence*, Moore Barlow’s merger in May was applauded as…
World Stroke Day 2020
Strokes can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime, but most…
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy affects roughly 1 in 400 births in the UK, with around 1,800 children diagnosed each year.
What is…
Moore Barlow supports first national Cauda Equina Syndrome awareness day
National law firm Moore Barlow is proud to support the Cauda Equina Champions Charity as they launch the first annual…
Cauda Equina
What is Cauda Equina syndrome?
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is rare and serious condition. It is caused when a group…
Moore Barlow secure a 90% liability settlement in a birth injury clinical negligence claim
Moore Barlow have secured a 90% liability settlement at a “remote” video settlement meeting for “JJJ”, an eight year old…
Pressure sores following knee surgery
We obtained compensation for a lady who developed a grade 4 pressure sore whilst attending a private hospital for a…
Compensation for lady dropped during surgery
We obtained compensation for a lady after she was dropped from the operating table whilst under general anaesthetic. Our client…
Diabetic retinopathy
What is diabetic retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication caused by diabetes. It occurs when your blood sugar levels are consistently…
Genetic Haemochromatosis
What is Genetic Haemochromatosis and who is at risk?
Genetic Haemochromatosis (GH), also known as hereditary haemochromatosis, is an inherited condition…
Natalie Hirst
About Natalie
Natalie Hirst is currently on maternity leave. Please contact Mala Sidebottom for assistance.
I specialise in medical negligence,…
Victoria Jones
About Victoria
I am a partner in the medical negligence department and have a wide range of experience covering areas…
Helen Goatley
About Helen
As Chair at Moore Barlow, I split my time between helping to formulate the strategy and direction of…
Ruth Hewitt
About Ruth
I am a Senior Associate Solicitor with a wealth of experience in medical negligence claims, having specialised in…
Mala Sidebottom
About Mala
I am a Partner and qualified medical doctor, specialising in helping clients who have suffered illness and injury…
Amie Ketteridge-Lowe
About Amie
I joined the medical negligence team in Richmond in April 2017 as a Paralegal and I qualified as…
Paul Kingsley
About Paul
I am an experienced senior associate solicitor acting on behalf of claimants in medical negligence cases. I often…
Vicky Hydon
About Vicky
I am a consultant in the firm’s medical negligence team, specialising in supporting clients who have complex, high-value…
Sarah Stanton
About Sarah
I lead the Moore Barlow medical negligence team. I have been qualified as a solicitor for more than…
Maya Sushila
About Maya
I am a partner in the firm’s medical negligence team, helping clients with complex claims resulting from substandard…
Anne Cassidy
About Anne
I worked as a Junior Hospital Doctor before I decided to study law and spent the first twelve…
Patient who underwent negligent hip revision surgery receives life changing compensation
Ms X, was a very active 63-year old mentor for disabled university students at the time she was advised to…
£1.5 million settlement for 59-year-old woman in her claim against an NHS organisation
Moore Blatch has successfully represented a 59-year-old woman in her claim against an NHS organisation.
Our client attended an NHS…
Legal claim for blindness set to bring about real change in NHS service delivery
Following the Health Service Investigation Branch’s (HSIB) recent report on the failures relating to the timely monitoring of glaucoma, this…
Report on glaucoma patient delays released following call from local law firm
A report on the ‘Lack of timely monitoring of patients with Glaucoma’ has been released by the Healthcare Safety Investigation…
Patient awarded sizeable compensation award for DVT injury caused by negligent inguinal hernia repair surgery
Mr X a Southampton based Local Produce Specialist aged 33 was in previous good health. He needed a laparoscopic left…
Julie’s story
Julie Coakley was a client of Moore Blatch (now Moore Barlow) who lost her sight as a result of a…
Train driver recovers significant compensation award for injuries caused by delayed diagnosis and treatment of Cauda Equina
Mr X a London based train driver aged 47 began to suffer from extreme shooting back pain and reduced sensation…
Moore Blatch recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2020
Moore Blatch has been recognised by The Times in its prestigious Best Law Firms 2020 list , with a commendation…
Moore Blatch secures £3.2 million compensation for mother of three
Moore Blatch has successfully represented a mother of three who was left almost completely blind after University Hospital Southampton NHS…
£3.2 million compensation received following failure to treat primary open-angle glaucoma
The Claimant pursued a claim for damages against XXX Trust for their failure to treat primary open-angle glaucoma as a…
Neuropathic pain following neck surgery
Moore Blatch have obtained £120,000 compensation for a client who developed neuropathic neck pain following surgery to remove a benign…
Compensation settlement received for loss of vision
The Claimant pursued a claim for damages against a Hospital Trust for their failure to treat primary open-angle glaucoma as…
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a common eye condition in which the optic nerve becomes damaged. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to…
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)
The most serious complication of GCA is irreversible vision loss due to optic nerve ischaemia. Therefore early recognition and treatment…
World Cerebral Palsy Day – 6 October 2019
As World Cerebral Palsy Day approaches on 6 October 2019, Moore Blatch support all those with cerebral palsy, and call…
Woman succeeds in claim for unexpected death of her husband from sepsis
This case concerned the tragic and unexpected death of the Claimant’s husband, Mr M, who had presented to the emergency…
Open Sight Hampshire Petition for Mandatory Eye Tests for Children
You may have seen coverage on BBC South this week regarding Open Sight Hampshire’s petition to make it mandatory for…
Tirina’s story
Take a moment to listen to Tirina’s story as a result of medical negligence in diagnosis and treatment of Cauda…
Mother prematurely passed away due to an undiagnosed brain tumour
SP sadly died from an undiagnosed cerebral glioma (brain tumour). She had been attending her GP for tiredness, dizziness, weight…
The Government has announced a change to the “discount rate” for clinical negligence claimants
Better news than expected for clinical negligence claimants following the government’s review of the discount rate to -0.25%, but continued…
Lady receives £1 million compensation following mismanagement of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE)
Our client, JN, was 52 years old when she presented to hospital with headache, vomiting, generalised abdominal pain and diarrhoea.…
Woman who suffered a major trauma with brain injury after being hit by a car
J was crossing a busy high street with her boyfriend when she was hit by a vehicle. She suffered multi…
Delayed diagnosis in treatment of brain tumour
We acted for a client where there was a delayed diagnosis and treatment of her brain tumour (sphenoid wing meningioma).…
Cauda Equina claim results in seven figure settlement
Our client suffered a delayed diagnosis and treatment of his Cauda Equina syndrome. This is where the bundle of nerves…
It’s about time the government helped the NHS, not the insurance industry
If passed, the government’s proposals to extend the Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) fast track to cover most civil cases up…
Court approves settlement for child born with developmental dysplasia of the hips
NG was discovered to be in a breech presentation in utero and her mother underwent a successful external cephalic version…
A guide to orthopaedic negligence claims
What is the definition of an orthopaedic injury?
Put simply, an orthopaedic injury is any deformity/disorder/disease of the skeleton (bones)…
Placing Encephalitis Treatment on the Clinical Radar
World Encephalitis Day is taking place this year on 22 February. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that affects…
More NHS screening targets being missed
You may recall last year there were serious incidents reported regarding cervical and breast cancer screening programmes, when thousands of…
The NHS Long-Term Plan – The right way forwards?
It is a relief to hear the ongoing Brexit saga has not entirely consumed all of the civil service’s time…
18 year old girl settles claim for failings by health visitor
FN, now 18, had right sided hearing loss which was missed in her 8-month hearing check. The health visitor performed…
Moore Blatch calls for greater support for ophthalmology patients
National law firm Moore Blatch is calling for greater support for ophthalmology patients from across the Isle of Wight and…
Saving sight on World Diabetes Day
It is World Diabetes Day on Wednesday 14 November 2018. Sadly Type 2 Diabetes is widely considered to be amongst…
Delayed diagnosis of gallbladder cancer
We acted on behalf of a deceased lady’s estate following a hospital’s failure to diagnose cancer. The Deceased had been…
Negligent shoulder surgery
Many people suffer from pain in their shoulder when they raise their arm, which is caused by the bones and…
£23m compensation awarded to 12-year-old
A 12-year-old girl, who was left with brain injuries – after her delivery was negligently managed at Royal Berkshire Hospital,…
Jo’s story
Take a moment to listen to Jo’s story as a result of negligent knee surgery after she had a road…
NHS funding warning sees likely increase in taxes
It is no secret the NHS is in slipping deeper and deeper into financial crisis – more so now than…
Settlement achieved for a man left with debilitating bladder and bowel dysfunction following spinal injury
Dr Mala Sidebottom has secured compensation for a 52 year old man who underwent spinal surgery in 2004, resulting in sexual…
Client L following a delay in diagnosing and treating genetic haemochromatosis (GH)
Mr L’s case arises out of a delay in diagnosing and treating genetic haemochromatosis (GH), a condition in which elevated…
Louis’ story
Hear Louis’ story following a delay in diagnosing and treating genetic haemochromatosis. Find out how our clinical negligence solicitors can…
Sam’s story
Our client SP has recovered over £3,000,000 in compensation following a misdiagnosis of Cauda Equina syndrome in 2011. Find out…
1948-2018: Happy 70th Birthday NHS
The nation’s best loved institution. 70 years is a long time to endure at a time in this nation’s history…
£1.3m interim award for brain injured child
An 11 year old girl who suffered a catastrophic brain injury as a result of negligence during her delivery has…
Former vet receives over £3,000,000 for delayed diagnosis of Cauda Equina syndrome
Our client SP has recovered over £3,000,000 in compensation following a misdiagnosis of cauda equina syndrome in 2011.…
£130,000 settlement for a client who suffered injury as a result of delayed management of cauda equina syndrome
Moore Blatch have obtained a settlement of £130,000 for a client who suffered injury as a result of delayed management…
Lady left in constant pain following wrist surgery receives compensation of over £400,000
Mrs C has recovered compensation following wrist surgery carried out in 2010.…
Elisabeth’s story
Take a moment to hear Elisabeth’s story and testimonial for Moore Blatch.…
£1m compensation recovered following delay in treating cauda equina syndrome
Mrs J will receive £1m compensation after an ambulance crew failed to take her to hospital for assessment after she…
£140,000 compensation following inappropriately managed fracture
Moore Blatch have obtained £140,000 compensation for a client whose fracture was inappropriately managed at Southampton General Hospital, causing him…
Lady receives over £1million in compensation following negligent treatment after her hip surgery
Ms S has recovered compensation following a procedure to resurface her hip in 2009, which resulted in an infection that…
Moore Blatch contributes expert evidence to Public Accounts Committee inquiry
Moore Blatch’s leading clinical negligence team has provided expert written evidence to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee for…
Moore Barlow celebrates record year in Legal 500 rankings
Moore Barlow, a top 100 law firm with offices in Southampton, Lymington, Richmond and the City of London, has been…
Settlement following general surgery for a hernia resulting in injury
Mr C was referred to Hospital by his GP with a possible left inguinal hernia. He was seen in Outpatients…
Kidney transplant failure to prevent rejection
In 2006 D received a donor kidney by way of transplant. Following surgery he was prescribed cyclosporine as an anti-rejection…
Client claims damages for personal injury suffered as a result of hospital negligence
T, aged 67 years at the material time, claimed damages for personal injury suffered as a result of the negligence…
£360,000 compensation due to GP’s negligent failure
Moore Blatch have obtained compensation of £360,000 for a family who lost their husband and father of four children due…
Lady receives a six figure sum after failure to carry out a lumbar puncture and CT scan following acute confusion
Mrs ST presented to hospital in October 2007 with confusion, headache, weakness and nausea. Her husband, who accompanied her, felt…
Failure to reduce blood pressure before Cataract surgery
Mrs F was rendered blind as a result of negligent cataract surgery.…
Failure to diagnose detached retina resulting in blindness
Mrs C was rendered blind as a result of negligent treatment by her optician. Mrs C started to experience visual…
Spinal surgery resulting in injury to a child
Spinal surgery was performed to correct Master B’s kyphoscoliosis of the spine by the insertion of a metal slide. Subsequently…
Failure to properly treat a left leg compound fracture leading to a below the knee amputation
A keen motorcyclist, the claimant enjoyed being a member of his local motorcycle club, which he had attended. One day…
£300,000 compensation following negligent treatment to bilateral leg fractures
Moore Blatch have obtained over £300,000 compensation for a client who suffered from negligent treatment after a fall from a…
Diabetes
Over 3 million people in the UK have diabetes and the disease accounts for around 10% of our annual healthcare…
Substantial compensation awarded following alleged delay in diagnosis and treatment of encephalitis
Mr X aged 77 and a retired carpenter/joiner had been active, fit, and mobile and without medical problems became becoming…
Cerebral Palsy resulting from birth injury
The circumstances in which Miss A came to sustain her brain damage are as follows. Her mother, was admitted to…
Elderly client settles medical negligence claim against leading hip surgeon
Dr Mala Sidebottom has recovered six-figure damages in a medical negligence claim for an 87 year-old whose revision hip surgery in…
More than £300,000 in compensation following husband’s untimely death from bowel cancer
Mrs T has recovered more than £300,000 in compensation following her husband’s death to bowel cancer.…
John’s story
Take a moment to hear from John Clark, one of our clients who suffered from Cauda Equina syndrome. In this…
Cauda Equina claims
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a life-changing condition whereby the nerves at the bottom of the spine get compressed, which if…
Medical negligence
Medical negligence claims arise when a medical professional has failed to take reasonable care in treating or diagnosing a patient.…
Student receives compensation after suffering an avoidable hip dislocation
Mr L has recovered compensation following a second hip dislocation in 2016.…
Funding for cataract surgery
Is cataract surgery funding facing cuts?
It was recently reported in the Sunday Times that the Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group,…
Compensation recovered following deficiencies in care resulting in cauda equina syndrome
Mr JC recovered compensation following deficiencies in the care he received, resulting in the development of cauda equina syndrome, leaving…
Parents receive compensation following the death of their newborn baby
Moore Blatch Clinical Negligence Solicitor, Dr Mala Sidebottom, has recovered compensation for the parents of a baby girl who died hours…
Compensation for the loss of a loved one – how are damages quantified?
When an individual successfully brings a personal injury or clinical negligence claim, they will typically be awarded a lump sum…
Compensation secured for mother of stillborn baby
One of Moore Blatch’s clinical negligence solicitors, Dr Mala Sidebottom, has recovered compensation for the mother of a stillborn baby…
