Helen Hammond
helenehammond.bsky.social
Helen Hammond
@helenehammond.bsky.social
Medical negligence solicitor with a focus on maternity care, life-changing injuries, disability & supporting families after harm.
Mum of 2 & sibling to brother with Down’s Syndrome.
Reposted by Helen Hammond
The Law Commission review on Disabled Children's Social Care Consultation is currently out for consultation. Chapter 6 is focussed specifically on assessing siblings' needs - do join us in responding - the consultation closes on 20th January. lawcom.gov.uk/law-commissi...
Law Commission seeks views on disabled children’s social care law  - Law Commission
Today the Law Commission publishes a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law and whether it meets the needs of disabled children and their families. The Commission is seeking views f...
lawcom.gov.uk
January 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Reposted by Helen Hammond
Heartening to hear @meropemills.bsky.social talk about the positive impact of Martha’s Rule in trial trusts. Thanks for all your amazing work in Martha’s name Merope.

#patientsafety
“Of the 573 calls in September and October, 286 (50%) led to a critical-care review, resulting in a change of treatment, such as antibiotics, oxygen or other medication, in 57 cases and a further 14 patients being transferred into intensive care.”

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mother behind Martha's Rule shares scheme's early success
Merope Mills began her campaign after an inquest found a change of hospital care plan could have saved her daughter's life.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Feeling festive after a day at #TheRainbowCentreforConductiveEducation #Christmas party watching the fabulous staff put on an #inclusive and entertaining pantomime & bringing total joy to the children & their families ❤️🎅 #conductiveeducation #neurorehab #cerebralpalsy #hampshire
December 12, 2024 at 4:39 PM