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.
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