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Hempsons health and social care law podcastLeading health and social care law firm Hempsons' podcast discussing all the latest developments for the health and social care sector Author: Hempsons
Hempsons is the UK's leading law firm dedicated to the health and social care sector. In the NHS alone, Hempsons clients include over 180 organisations, trusts and foundation trusts, commissioning bodies and NHS Englands Area Teams. We also act for private healthcare providers and hundreds of individual GPs, dentists and other healthcare-related professionals and practitioners at any one time. The firms top 10 charities practice has in excess of 160 clients, comprising charity and not-for-profit organisations of all sizes and our charity solicitors have extensive experience in this area. Our new podcast series begins life in the COVID-19 era, and will initially focus on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the health and social care system, but will move on to more "business as usual" topics. Language: en Genres: Business, Business News, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Statement writing: tops tips and common pitfalls
Episode 73
Thursday, 4 December, 2025
In this episode, Mesha from Hempsons’ Healthcare Advisory Team and Abidah from the Inquest Team share expert advice on writing effective witness statements. They explain why statements are so important, what to include, and how to make them clear and professional. From complaint responses to inquests and clinical negligence claims, this episode provides practical tips to help healthcare professionals navigate the process with confidence.What You’ll Learn:Why witness statements are critical in healthcare legal processesKey elements every statement should include (context, factual account, supporting documents, statement of truth)Writing style tips: clarity, numbering, explaining medical terms, and toneHow to handle apologies and condolences appropriatelyDifferences in approach for complaints, inquests, clinical negligence, and criminal mattersPractical advice to make the process less stressfulResources & Contact:For more guidance or legal support, get in touch with us here: Contact us - Hempsons - Hempsons. Our team is here to help.
