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

    December 31, 2024 | Latest

    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

    November 21, 2024 | Latest

    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.

  • AvMA and Harmed Patients Alliance launched a consultation on a Harmed Patient Pathway

    September 10, 2024 | Latest

    AvMA – in conjunction with the Harmed Patients Alliance – issued a joint consultation document setting out the commitments that constitute a Harmed Patient Pathway for patients and their families, who have been avoidably harmed by a medical incident.

  • NHS Resolution announces new clinical negligence claims management agreement

    August 27, 2024 | Latest

    NHS Resolution announces new clinical negligence claims management agreement with AvMA and SCIL.

  • Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Releases 2023-2024 Impact Report

    June 3, 2024 | Latest

    Key Highlights:

    Direct Support: Helped 3,008 individuals with specialist advice and access to solicitors.

    Vaginal Mesh Claims: Supported 52 women seeking new legal representation.

    Inquest Support: Provided guidance, helping clients gain closure.

    Policy Work: Addressed healthcare inequalities and advocated for patient rights.

  • Endo-mysterious

    March 26, 2024 | Blog

    👉 Did you know that March is Endometriosis Awareness Month? Endometriosis UK says: “Endometriosis is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body.   Each month these cells react in the same way to those in the womb, building up […]

  • Mr Bates vs The Post Office – The wider message from the Postmaster scandal

    January 5, 2024 | Blog

    I suspect that I am not the only person who has been gripped by the recent ITV mini-series, Mr Bates vs The Post Office which, across four episodes tells the story of what is now described as the greatest miscarriage of justice to hit the UK – since the last one at least. Toby Jones, […]

  • The tragedy of Hillsborough and its wider impact

    December 7, 2023

    In November 2017, Bishop James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool published his report “The patronising disposition of unaccountable power”. The report drew on the experiences of the families who lost their loved ones at the Hillsborough football stadium. The first Hillsborough inquest was heard between 1989 – 91, those families fought and eventually secured a second inquest which was heard between 2014 – 16.

  • Reflecting on My First Year as CEO of AvMA

    December 7, 2023 | Blog

    In this blog. Paul reflects on his first year as AvMA CEO, marked by media interest in patient safety concerns and the people he met – remarkable individuals who campaigned for patient safety and AvMA’s priorities for the future.

  • Online Silent Auction – Taylor Swift Tickets and Signed England Rugby Shirt

    November 24, 2023 | Latest

    Participate in our silent auction by bidding on fantastic items starting midday on Monday, 27th November 2023.
    You can bid for –

    💎 3 x Diamond Hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour, on Thursday, 13th June 2024 at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool

    A framed England Rugby Shirt, signed by the 2023 England Men’s Squad.