News & blogs

We’re closer than anyone to what’s happening in the fields of patient safety and justice. Read the latest updates on consultations and reviews, find out about ways people can help shape change to healthcare, and hear the latest about our work.

20th July 2026

A new chapter for Avma: Introducing our new brand

Designed with our community, our refreshed, kinder brand identity and logo reflect our commitment to safer, compassionate healthcare.

Patients and familiesProfessionals
16th April 2026

CEO Blog: Why independence matters, and why accountability still has a place

How Avma’s independence helps us ensure that healthcare systems are held accountable when mistakes happen.

ProfessionalsAccess to justice
3rd February 2026

CEO Blog: Learning to listen — Why curiosity about patients and families matters for patient safety

How modelling curiosity can be one of the most useful ways to ensure patient safety in a healthcare system.

ProfessionalsPatient safety
30th January 2026

Avma response to PAC report on clinical negligence and patient safety

Avma welcomes the report on clinical negligence, highlighting what rising costs reveal about avoidable harm and the need for change.

ProfessionalsPatient safety
17th December 2025

Avma and Harmed Patients Alliance publish final Harmed Patient Pathway

The Harmed Patient Pathway is a framework intended to support healthcare organisations to respond to harm honestly, compassionately, and with accountability.

ProfessionalsPatient safety
17th October 2025

Avma responds to National Audit Office report on clinical negligence costs

We welcome the NAO’s thorough examination of the clinical negligence system as it stands, but we want to make sure that the human element is included so that the full story is told.

ProfessionalsAccess to justice
28th August 2025

CEO Blog: Building the foundations for Avma’s future — A bold strategy, a new website

How we’re focusing on a bold strategy and new digital tools to take Avma into the next era of patient safety.

Professionals
15th August 2025

Avma joins call for NHS England to publish corridor care data

We’re calling on NHS England to release data on corridor care, so that the right steps can be taken to improve patient safety and support staff.

ProfessionalsPatient safety
15th July 2025

Guest blog: Studying law and specialising – Tahirah’s experience with Avma

How volunteering at Avma is helping a hopeful barrister build her understanding and appreciation of clinical negligence law.

Professionals
30th June 2025

Avma’s 2024–25 Impact Report highlights support for thousands affected by medical harm

We’re proud to share our 2024–25 Impact Report, which highlights how Avma supported over 3,100 people, influenced national policy, and championed safer, fairer healthcare.

Patients and families
13th June 2025

Avma celebrates former CEO Peter Walsh’s MBE for outstanding contribution to patient safety

The trustees and staff at AvMA are delighted to offer our heartfelt congratulations to Peter Walsh, who has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
31st December 2024

Avma Chair Jocelyn Cornwell awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours

We’re delighted to share that Jocelyn Cornwell, our Chair of Trustees, has been recognised in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list.