Shoosmiths serious injury podcasts

Shoosmiths – The inspirational story of arm amputee, Henry Dunn

In this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga and Dan O’Keeffe  are joined by arm amputee, Henry Dunn to discuss his harrowing story of how he came to be an amputee and his inspiring rehabilitation journey.  The group also touch upon important early issues for amputees with provision of tips of how to navigate life as an amputee.

1. Henry’s amputation story.
2. Henry’s work with the Matt Hampson Foundation.
3. Shoosmiths work with amputees and the legal aspects of pursuing a case involving amputation.   
4. The rehabilitation journey for amputees.
5. The mindset aspect of trauma.   

Shoosmiths and AVMA – Discussion on our collective wishes for the ideal maternal medicine manifesto

In this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga and Kashmir Uppal are joined by Paul Whiteing, CEO of AVMA (Action against medical accidents) to discuss their collective wishes for the manifesto of the incoming government with respect to maternal medicine. 

Sharon and Kashmir provide their perspective of working as clinical negligence solicitors in complex litigation involving maternal medicine and Paul provides valuable insight from his work leading the patient safety charity, AVMA.  

1. Who are AVMA?
2. Legal implications of poor maternal health provision.
3. Recent experience of AVMA with respect to maternal health.
4. Our future wishes for maternal health post outcome of the July 2024 elections;
   1. Addressing Maternal inequalities
   2. Provision of targeted healthcare. 
   3. Recognition of restorative justice.
   4. Improving training provision to the maternity sector
   5. Accountability – better complaints process / Early notification Scheme
   6. Learning from mistakes / independent inquiry recommendations to be implemented.  

Education law and Clinical negligence overlap

In this episode, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga, Kashmir Uppal and Guv Samra discuss recent developments in education law and how this type of litigation and assistance can be funded within complex clinical negligence claims often involving cerebral palsy or other serious avoidable brain injuries.  

This episode covers:

1. When is education solicitor involvement needed in Clinical negligence claims?
2. Role of an education solicitor
3. Funding and Approach – How does funding for an education solicitor work in the context of a clinical negligence claim?  
4. Multidisciplinary approach taken. 
5. Client stories.
6. Topical recent issues – Special school places / Impact of council budget cuts on education provision.

Clinical negligence / Personal injury as a practice area with Paul McConnell of University of Birmingham

In this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga, Kate Price-Marson and Becca Horley are joined by head of Global engagement for University of Birmingham Law School, Paul McConnell, to discuss our extensive experience in serious injury litigation to provide insight into this areas as a career option. 

This episode covers:

1. Intro – Sharon
2. Background of Clinical negligence and Personal Injury as practice areas. 
3. Skills / beneficial experience to have for this area of law. 
4. Qualifying into this area of law. 
5. The impact we can have on our client’s lives.
6. Personality traits that can assist with working in this legal sector. 
7. Feedback from our Clients

Bitesize overview of the valuation of claims and types of settlement

In this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga  and Kate Price-Marson discuss the complex method of valuation of clinical negligence and Personal Injury claims and the way in which these cases can settle and resolve.

This episode covers:

• General Damages
• Special damages
• Valuation in fatality cases.
• Part 36 settlement / mediation and Round table meetings
• Trial

Focus on Case Management in clinical negligence claims with Tracey Dailly

In this episode of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sharon Banga and Kashmir Uppal are joined by case manager, Tracey Dailly to discuss the benefit of case management in complex negligence cases.

The group discussed the issues surrounding how cases involving complex brain injuries or other clients that have a high level of need can benefit from case management. The process as to how this type of management is put into place including the funding is explained in the setting of Shoosmiths as a firm who have extensive experience and resources to enable their clients feel well supported and to assist with their rehabilitation. Tracey provides valuable input as to the background of her role and how this can assist the Shoosmiths clients base.

This episode covers:

1. What a case manager is.  
2. What type of cases / clients a case manager works with.  
3. The interplay between the legal team and the work of a case manager.
4. The role of a case manager in therapy and rehabilitation.  
5. The benefit of case management to some of our Shoosmiths clients.  

The Ockenden maternity review from a patient perspective

In episode 9 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Kate Price–Marson and Kashmir Uppal meet with Kamaljit Uppal, who very tragically lost her new born son at Telford Hospital in 2003.

The care that Kamaljit and her son received is part of the Ockenden review into maternity services at Shropshire and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust.

The episode hopes to provide an insight into the failings in care from the perspective of a parent who lost her child and who has been actively seeking to improve maternity care for other women.

This episode covers:

• The Ockenden review and the findings of the review
• Discussion around why the tragic events relating to Kamaljit and her son Manpreet occurred
• What needs to be done to improve maternity care across the country
• Our expert views on the next steps and the recommendations from the Ockenden review

The Shoosmiths serious injury podcast is brought to you by the national serious injury team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in to hear about the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things medical negligence and personal injury.

Racial injustice in maternity care and next steps after the Ockenden report

In episode 8 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Denise Stephens and Sue Prior are joined by Birthrights Programme Director Maria Booker.

A damning new report released by the human rights charity this week revealed that the safety of Black, Asian and mixed-ethnicity women is being put at risk and mothers have felt routinely ‘dehumanised’, ‘isolated’ and even ‘threatened’.

More than 300 people were interviewed for the Systemic Racism, Not Broken Bodies report, and in the podcast, Denise, Sue and Maria take a closer look at the mechanics of the year long inquiry into systemic racism and its findings.

The ongoing midwife staffing crisis within the NHS is also brought to the fore in the discussion, along with its implications for the future of UK maternity care.

And almost two months on from the Ockenden report; the key takeaways of the long awaited inquiry and the crucial next steps that must be actioned in the NHS are also debated.

The Shoosmiths serious injury podcast is brought to you by the national serious injury team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in to hear about the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things medical negligence and personal injury.

Inquest process and care home claims

In episode 7 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Sarah Cunliffe and Sharon Banga meet with Ropewalk Chambers barrister, Gareth McAloon, to discuss the inquest process and how this operates in cases involving Personal Injury claims in a care home setting.

The episode hopes to provide an introduction to the inquest process which we will build upon in future episodes.   

This episode covers:

• Inquests and when they arise.
• Discussion around specific Shoosmiths Serious Injury case examples.  
• Benefits of the inquest process in civil litigation including useful information for families entering into the inquest process.
• The evidence gathered and preparation needed for the inquest and an overview as to the process undertaken during an inquest.  

The Shoosmiths serious injury podcast is brought to you by the national serious injury team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in to hear about the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things medical negligence and personal injury.

Medical Negligence and Court of Protection crossover

In episode 6 of the Shoosmiths serious injury podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Lucy Taylor, Rebecca Bristow, Amy Greaves and Sharon Banga discuss circumstances and cases where the practice areas of Medical negligence and the Court of Protection (COP) overlap. 

The episode hopes to provide valuable insight into how these two practice areas often collaborate on complex claims to the benefit of our clients.  

This episode covers:

• Types of cases where clinical negligence and COP typically work together
• Information about the role of COP and how they operate / can assist medical negligence litigation
• Insight into the relationship with COP from a claimant solicitor perspective
• Benefit of a deputyship / trust to the client and family of a minor or protected party in certain medical negligence claims  

The Shoosmiths serious injury podcast is brought to you by the national serious injury team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in to hear about the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things medical negligence and personal injury.