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AvMA response to PAC report on clinical negligence and patient safety

AvMA welcomes the Public Accounts Committee’s report on clinical negligence, highlighting what rising costs reveal about avoidable harm, patient safety failings and the need for change across the system.

AvMA and Harmed Patients Alliance Publish Final Harmed Patient Pathway 

We are pleased to announce that AvMA, working with the Harmed Patients Alliance (HPA), has published the final version of the Harmed Patient Pathway. 
The Harmed Patient Pathway provides a practical, values-driven framework that prioritises healing, prevents compounded harm, and supports just and trusting relationships between patients, families and healthcare providers. We believe it offers a timely opportunity for the NHS to strengthen after-harm practice and align with the restorative ambitions of a just culture. 

AvMA responds to National Audit Office report on clinical negligence costs

Behind every statistic is a patient or family whose life has been shattered by avoidable harm. The human cost is immeasurable, and these figures don’t even capture the many people who cannot or will not navigate the legal system to seek redress – people we support every day through our services.  

AvMA joins call for NHS England to publish corridor care data

AvMA has joined a coalition of health and patient organisations calling on NHS England to urgently release data on corridor care. The move aims to improve patient safety, support NHS staff, and ensure better planning for both summer and winter pressures.

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.

AvMA Celebrates Former CEO Peter Walsh’s MBE for Outstanding Contribution to Patient Safety

Peter Walsh, former CEO of AvMA, receives MBE in King’s Birthday Honours for services to patient safety and justice. Recognised for 20 years of leadership, he continues to support patients and improve healthcare transparency.

AvMA Chair Jocelyn Cornwell Awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours

We’re delighted to share that Jocelyn Cornwell, our Chair, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List, published on 30 December 2024. Jocelyn has been awarded an MBE for her incredible work improving patients’ experience of care and advancing patient safety.

Announcing a New Patient Safety All Party Parliamentary Group

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Patient Safety.

Launched this week, the APPG for Patient Safety will focus on improving patient safety across health and social care. It will work to identify and promote best practice, address barriers to progress, and advocate for policy changes to support a safer health and social care system.