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Psychological support for major trauma victims needs to be prioritised as part of a holistic approach to rehabilitation say Major Trauma Group Committee Members, Claire Roantree and Dr Ian McCurdie.

Martin Usher argues that the need for increased access to rehabilitation services has never been more important as the NHS recovers from the impact of the pandemic.

In hospital, patients with serious injury often receive excellent treatment and support. It is after they have left hospital that many patients’ rehabilitation begins to suffer due to a lack of required services in some areas of the UK. Paul Brown, of member firm Burnetts Solicitors, discusses what Major Trauma Group are doing to raise awareness of this rehabilitation postcode lottery.

Going past the limitation period for bringing a claim following an accident can mean that you can no longer claim compensation for injuries. What is the limitation period for bringing a personal injury claim? What changes that limitation period and can it be extended?

Bringing a claim for compensation following major trauma can be complex and difficult, this guide helps explain the compensation claim process.

Goal setting is critical to the success of any rehabilitation programme. The shared goals motivate people on their rehabilitation programme as well as the clinicians working with them, as Dr McCurdie explains…

Compensation can be claimed for psychological and psychiatric damage, pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injuries of a criminal incident.

Access to specialist rehabilitation, cover loss of earnings, pay for special treatments, provide necessary adaptations to your home and recoup money for the NHS… Just some of the benefits of bringing a compensation claim.

Around 50% of people who leave hospital following major trauma are unaware of the legal advice they are entitled to.