Mediation

This may provide a means by which some of your objectives which cannot be obtained by going to court 

Mediation avoids the claim going to court. The parties meet and under the guidance of a mediator, try to reach an acceptable settlement. 

This may result in an apology from the health care provider and possibly some assurance about future practice and procedures. 

However, no legal aid is available at present for the mediation process and it either has to be paid for privately, or, in some cases of claims against health trusts, the health trust itself may pay for mediation.

Always take legal advice from a qualified solicitor.