Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
3 sources·Updated September 21, 2026
Martha's Rule expansion
Covered by 3 sources
- BBC Health·9h agoMartha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.
Read at BBC Health → - Guardian UK·10h agoMartha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on care Martha’s rule, which lets NHS patients, staff and relatives request a review of their care, is being expanded to every A&E in England, health officials have announced. The system…
Read at Guardian UK → - The Independent·10h agoAsking a doctor for a second opinion to be much easier as Martha’s Rule extended to A&Es
The scheme was established following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills
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