Additional sources of help
Patients treated by Dr Luliu Stan at the Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske Hospital) before September 2020
Who is Dr Stan?
Dr Stan was employed at the Royal Cornwall Hospital as a locum senior house officer in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Where did Dr Stan work?
Dr Stan worked at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, also known as Treliske Hospital, between 2015 and September 2020. He was struck off the medical register in February 2024 and is therefore no longer allowed to practice medicine in the UK.
Who was or might be affected by Dr Stan’s actions?
Any patient, especially male patients, adult or child, who were treated by Dr Stan at the Royal Cornwall Hospital between 2015 and September 2020. The Trust believes that it has already written to patients treated by Dr Stan during this time, but if you think that you may have been affected by the treatment provided by Dr Stan and have not heard from the Hospital then we strongly advise you to seek independent legal advice from one of our specialist clinical negligence AvMA accredited lawyers. Please see ‘Seeking Legal Advice’ in the these further FAQs for more information on lawyers who may be able to help, or contact AvMA.
England
Local NHS complaints advocacy services can support you to make a complaint about the NHS and may help compose letters and accompany you to meetings. They are commissioned by local authorities across England.
- For more information, visit the NHS website
Healthwatch can also help you to make a complaint about any NHS or social care service. Healthwatch is an independent organisation that listens to your concerns about health and social care services. There is a Healthwatch in every area of England.
- For more information, visit the Healthwatch website.
Scotland
The Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) is part of Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS). The service is independent and provides free, confidential information, advice and support to anyone who uses the NHS in Scotland, including raising concerns or making a complaint about treatment and care.
- For more information, visit the Citizens Advice Scotland website
Wales
Independent help and advice with NHS complaints is available from your local Community Health Council.
- For more information, visit the NHS Wales website
Northern Ireland
The Patient and Client Council can help you make a complaint about NHS care and treatment in Northern Ireland.
- For more information, visit the Patient and Client Council website
Other support and advice
In addition to help from the services listed here you may benefit from support which other organisations offer:
- For advice and information providers: www.advicefinder.org.uk
- For self help and support: www.selfhelp.org.uk
- For information and support about medical issues or disability relating to children or young people: https://contact.org.uk