NHS delays in North Devon, and the plan to help tackle waiting lists
Across North Devon we are seeing an increasing number of clients coming to us having experienced an unnecessary delay in either diagnosing or treating their medical condition. Delay in diagnosis and treatment is often most serious when it relates to cancer. However, cancer patients are not the only ones to suffer. We have recently seen […]
Happy 1st Birthday to Us!
We can’t believe it’s been a year since we opened our dedicated Devon office of Davies and Partners Solicitors! It has certainly been an interesting and challenging year for so many with the second lockdown and ongoing Covid restrictions. But we are delighted that we have been able to provide so many clients across Devon, […]
Vaccine Damage Payment
Vaccine Damage Payment Vaccinations against Coronavirus (COVID-19) have recently been added to the list of vaccinations for which people may claim a Vaccine Damage Payment. The Vaccine Damage Payment scheme has already approved and paid some applications in respect of vaccinations against COVID-19 where the individual has been able to establish that receiving the vaccine […]
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Our Devon team would like to wish all our clients a very Happy Christmas and a very healthy New Year For further information, or a free no obligation chat, contact: James Wickett on 01271 533747 07498 226643 LinkedIn Email – James OR Kirrin Snell on 01271 533577 LinkedIn Email – Kirrin
Hospital Patients at Risk Due to Staff Shortages at North Devon District Hospital
The BBC has today reported on findings by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) that staff shortages at North Devon District Hospital are putting patients’ safety at risk. They report that the CQC has downgraded the hospital’s rating for medical care services from good to “requires improvement” after an inspection in July. Cath Campbell, the CQC’s […]
Struggling to get a face-to-face GP Appointment? You are not the only one.
An alarming report from the BBC today has confirmed that just 58% of patients in England were seen in face-to-face appointments in August 2021, compared to 80% before the pandemic. GP’s have said rising demand and shortages of staff meant they were struggling to see more people face-to-face. Data shows the number of full–time GP’s […]
Davies and Partners Supporting the work of the National Bereavement Partnership
Davies and Partners Solicitors has announced that it is to support and work with the National Bereavement Partnership over the next 12 months. Over the last year, the valuable services offered by the National Bereavement Partnership has been in huge demand. The charity provides a national support helpline, counselling referral and befriending service, for all those suffering from […]
Davies and Partners’ North Devon office purchases Defibrillator to help save lives in the local community
Davies and Partners Solicitors are proud to announce the purchase of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for their North Devon office. In the UK, more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year. Survival rates are just 1 in 10, and each minute that passes between the cardiac arrest and treatment reduces the chances of […]
NHS Hospitals in Devon to receive funding boost to tackle the backlog of patients on waiting lists
The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust has reported that parts of the NHS in Devon will receive a share of £11.3 million from the new National Accelerator Systems Programme, to help reduce waiting times for certain types of operations. This is welcome news at a time where there are a record number of […]
Davies and Partners Solicitors continue their proud support of ‘ARC’ – Devon’s newest community racquets and fitness centre
Davies and Partners Solicitors in North Devon has provided support to the charity funded, community Atlantic Racquet Centre (ARC), which is providing a much-needed hub for people to exercise, socialise and learn together. ARC is a volunteer led community business and registered charity, which is focused on improving the health & wellbeing of residents in […]
