Hudgell Solicitors will hold a significant conference for medical negligence professionals in 2024, highlighting crucial women’s health issues.
- The one-day event in York will provide expert insights into obstetric care, birth trauma, and health inequalities.
- Esteemed speakers from varied backgrounds will share their expertise during the October conference.
- The event aims at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among professionals in the field.
- Relocated from Hull, the conference seeks to engage with broader Yorkshire legal and medical communities.
In 2024, Hudgell Solicitors will host a pivotal conference in York for medical negligence professionals, with a distinct focus on women’s health issues. This one-day event marks the third year of its kind and is set to offer essential insights into ongoing challenges in obstetric care, birth trauma, and persistent health inequalities.
The conference will feature notable speakers such as Sally Hatfield and Mary Ruck, KCs at Manchester’s Byrom Street Chambers, Professor Nigel Bundred from Manchester University NHS Trust, among others. These experts will address a comprehensive programme covering impactful topics relevant to both defendant and claimant lawyers, as well as stakeholders like experts and charities.
Elizabeth Maliakal, principal solicitor at Hudgell Solicitors, emphasises the conference’s role as a platform for industry leaders to share knowledge and network: “I’m excited about the conference as it will be informative and an opportunity for collaboration with experts in their field.”
Historically held in Hull, the decision to move the conference to York reflects an intent to enhance engagement with the wider Yorkshire region, allowing delegates from various law firms to participate actively in discussions about women’s health in legal proceedings.
Speakers will delve into pressing issues, including the findings of a recent report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), which highlighted alarming trends in women’s healthcare, such as the £4 billion spent by the NHS over eleven years on birth-related claims. The report suggests that high-quality care is often the exception, not the norm, a concern that this conference aims to address.
Speakers include Sally Hatfield KC, known for her expertise in cases involving cerebral palsy and wrongful birth, and Mary Ruck KC, who specialises in complex delayed diagnosis and gynaecology cases. Professor Nigel Bundred will provide insights into breast cancer management, while Dr Angeli Thallon, an expert in high-risk obstetrics, will share her knowledge on foetal monitoring.
Additional speakers such as Rachael McGrath from the Birth Trauma Association and Dr Dharshana Sridhar from the Spinal Injuries Association will contribute unique perspectives on improving clinical negligence outcomes and advocating for policy changes.
Dr Claire Wilson and Theresa Greenwood bring expertise in PTSD and obstetric claims, respectively, offering critical perspectives on trauma-informed practices and legal strategies for managing complex cases.
This conference promises to be an informative and collaborative event, fostering advancements in women’s healthcare and medical negligence law.
