Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is the independent charity which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident. A 'medical accident' is where avoidable harm has been caused as a result of treatment or failure to treat appropriately. AvMA believes that whatever the cause of a medical accident, the people affected deserve explanations, support, and where appropriate, compensation. Furthermore, we all deserve to know that the necessary steps will be taken to prevent similar accidents being repeated.
We provide free and confidential advice and support to people affected by medical accidents, via our helpline and casework service and can refer to our panel of specialist clinical negligence solicitors or other sources of support where appropriate. HELPLINE: 0845 123 2352 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm). Please see our Get Help and Advice section within this site for information about our helpline.
LATEST NEWS
13/08/10 MANY NHS TRUSTS STILL PUTTING LIVES AT UNNECESSARY RISK
AvMA has today published its latest report into implementation of Patient Safety Alerts issued by the National Patient Safety Agency. It shows that there are still large numbers of trusts who have not complied with the alerts despite our last report in February 2010, and a reminder sent by the Department of Health to all trusts that it is compulsory to do so. It also points to unsatisfactory monitoring and regulation of non-compliance with patient safety alerts. For a copy of the report click here
For BBC News coverage click here
For Peter Walsh interview, BBC Breakfast click here
30/07/10 SIR LIAM DONALDSON STARS IN AvMA VIDEO
Sir Liam Donaldson [until recently the Chief Medical Officer and now Chair of the National Patient Safety Agency, as well as an international leader in the field of patient safety] is one of the contributors to a new promotional video about AvMA and its work. As well as Sir Liam, there are short interviews with AvMA clients, health professionals and James Badenoch QC, a leading Barrister in the field of clinical negligence and medical law. The video is just 10 minutes long. To view the video click here
