# Mindful Medical Guidance

> Free, plain-English UK information resource explaining medical negligence law, patient rights, and how compensation claims work. We do not accept claims through this site — we explain the principles so readers can make informed decisions about contacting a regulated solicitor.

## What this site covers

- **Types of UK medical negligence**: misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, medication mistakes, GP negligence, A&E negligence, dental negligence, cosmetic surgery negligence, care home negligence, mental health negligence.
- **UK patient rights**: the duty of care (Bolam / Bolitho), informed consent (Montgomery), the statutory Duty of Candour, access to medical records under UK GDPR, the right to complain, and the NHS Constitution.
- **The claims process**: time limits under the Limitation Act 1980 (3 years), obtaining medical records, independent expert evidence, the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes, Letter of Claim, Letter of Response, negotiation, mediation, court proceedings, settlement, and how compensation (general damages + special damages) is calculated.
- **No Win No Fee**: how Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) work, the statutory 25% cap on success fees in clinical negligence, Qualified One-way Costs Shifting (QOCS), After the Event (ATE) insurance, alternatives such as Legal Expenses Insurance and Legal Aid for severe birth-related neurological injury.

## Important disclaimers

- This site provides general information only, not legal advice.
- We do not accept claims, take instructions, or refer cases to any solicitor.
- For advice on individual circumstances, readers should contact a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), ideally accredited by the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel or AvMA.

## Geography

England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.

## Key URLs

- Home: https://medical-negligence-compensation.com
- Types of medical negligence: https://medical-negligence-compensation.com/types-of-medical-negligence
- Patient rights: https://medical-negligence-compensation.com/patient-rights
- Claims process: https://medical-negligence-compensation.com/claims-process
- No Win No Fee: https://medical-negligence-compensation.com/no-win-no-fee