Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is the UK charity for patient safety & justice
We provide free independent advice and support to people affected by medical accidents (lapses in patient safety) through our specialist helpline, written casework and inquest support services, and can put you in contact with accredited clinical negligence solicitors if appropriate. We also work in partnership with health professionals, the NHS, government departments, lawyers and, most of all, patients to improve patient safety and justice.
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The Call for Evidence for the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review is now open and topic proposals needed for MBRRACE-UK confidential enquiries
11 Oct 2018 Read full story
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NHS and social care past the tipping point – AvMA reaction to CQC’s State of Care report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) ‘State of Care’ report 2017/18 paints a worrying picture of the state of health and social care in England today.
11 Oct 2018 Read full story
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Lessons not being learnt from healthcare mistakes warns @NIPSO_Comms https://t.co/oeFg34QTAY
RT @penn_clinneg: Any avoidable death is one too many, but this report concludes 70% of stillbirths, neonatal deaths and babies brain damag…