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.
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LATEST NEWS
20.01.12: NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS STILLBIRTHS
The charity SANDS launched their report into stillbirths and how to reduce the number in Westminster on 18th January. See here. AvMA were pleased to be there to support the launch. 17 babies a day are stillborn each day – many of them avoidably. In AvMA’s experience it is too often passed over as unavoidable and parents have huge difficulties in getting answers and redress where appropriate.
09.01.12: PLAN TO CUT LEGAL AID FOR CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE WOULD COST THE TAXPAYER MILLIONS, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH FINDS
Knock on costs estimated at THREE times predicted government saving. For full Press Release click here
07.01.12: BREAST IMPLANT SCANDAL UNDERLINES NEED FOR REGULATION
AvMA is demanding an investigation into how the UK's system of regulation allowed thousands of women to be put at risk. For full statement click here
