What this site is
Medical Negligence Guide is an independent website that explains how clinical negligence law works in England and Wales. Our aim is simple: help people harmed by medical care understand, in plain English, the legal tests involved, the time limits, the process, and where to go for regulated advice.
What this site is not
- We are not solicitors and not a law firm.
- We are not a claims management company (CMC) and are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as one.
- We do not provide legal advice, take instructions, run cases, or refer you to any particular firm in exchange for payment.
- Reading this site does not create a solicitor–client relationship.
How to get advice on your own situation
If you think you may have been harmed by medical care, contact a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Two good starting points:
- The Law Society's Find a Solicitor directory — filter by "Clinical Negligence" accreditation.
- Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) — a patient safety charity that maintains a specialist solicitor referral panel.
How content is produced
Guides are written and reviewed by The Medical Negligence Claim editorial team against primary sources: statute, case law, regulator guidance and the Civil Procedure Rules. Every page records when it was last reviewed and when the next review is due. See our editorial standards for the full policy.
Corrections
Spot an error — a misstated statute, miscited case, or outdated procedural rule? Please tell us via the contact page. Corrections are made promptly and the "last reviewed" date on the affected page is updated.