Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
4 sources·Updated September 22, 2026
Martha's Rule expansion
Covered by 4 sources
- Sky News UK·4h agoMartha's Rule to be extended to A&E departments in England
Martha's Rule will be extended to hospital A&E departments in England, making it easier for staff and families to ask for a second opinion.
Read at Sky News UK → - BBC Health·11h 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·11h 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·11h 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
Read at The Independent →
