Our mission
UK Medical Negligence Info Hub exists to demystify UK medical negligence law for the people it actually affects — patients and families trying to understand what went wrong, what their rights are, and what options exist. We write the explanations we wish had been available when we first navigated this area: free, calm, and grounded in primary law.
Who we are
The site is produced by an editorial team of legal researchers focused on clinical negligence, patient rights and NHS regulation. We are not a law firm, we do not accept claims and we do not refer cases. Our purpose is purely educational — to help readers arrive at a regulated solicitor already informed.
Editorial policy
- Primary sources first. Every legal claim on this site is traceable to statute, case law or official guidance — typically the UK statute book on legislation.gov.uk, the NHS Resolution annual reports, or the Judicial College Guidelines.
- Plain English. No Latin without a translation, no jargon without a definition. Legal accuracy is non-negotiable; opacity is.
- Reviewed regularly. Every article carries a last reviewed date. We refresh content whenever the underlying law moves — new Judicial College Guidelines edition, statutory amendment, or significant appellate decision.
- No commercial bias. We don't take referral fees. We don't run a panel. When we recommend you consult a solicitor, that recommendation is independent.
- Corrections. If you spot an error, please tell us and we will publish a correction.
What this site is not
UK Medical Negligence Info Hub does not provide legal advice on individual cases. Reading our content does not create a solicitor–client relationship. For advice on your own circumstances you should consult a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ideally one on the Law Society Find a Solicitor register with a clinical negligence accreditation, or referred by AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents).
Geographic scope
Our guides cover England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Where the law differs between jurisdictions — for example the limitation framework in Scotland — we say so.