Best Substandard Care Solicitors in the UK

Compare the best Substandard Care solicitors and lawyers in the UK, ranked by verified client reviews: 1,218 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Showing 21–40 of 1,218 firms Ranked by client reviews

    Substandard care in England covers failures in medical treatment by NHS providers or other health professionals that fall below accepted standards and cause harm. A solicitor in this area handles claims arising from misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and negligent care that leads to lasting injury. They gather medical records, obtain expert opinions, draft and serve pre-action settlement letters, and, if needed, pursue a damages claim in court against NHS bodies or private clinicians. The process is shaped by the pre‑action protocol and limitation rules.

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    Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP

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    4.9 576 Reviews

    58 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (20)Defective Medical Device Claims (4)Hospital Negligence Claims (4)

    Lynette Walsh Leads the Substandard Care team Lynette Walsh Partner, Head of Medical Negligence 5.0 from 9 client reviews
    Richard StanfordTom BarnesAmandeep PhullAdam Lloyd Works with Richard Stanford and 4 more
    “Fantastic company to deal with! The professionalism and hard work of Richard was outstanding. Despite a very long process, I was regularly kept up to date. The outcome was very successful and was more than initially expected. Delighted to recommend, one of the best solicitors I’ve ever dealt with. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
    A client review matching your search · about Richard Stanford
    • Professional service
    • Efficient handling
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
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    Coodes Solicitors

    4.8 972 Reviews

    8 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (5)

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    Wolferstans

    4.9 2,540 Reviews

    81 Substandard Care reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (55)Medical Misdiagnosis Claims (5)Birth Injury Claims (4)

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    Jones Whyte Law Ltd

    4.8 3,655 Reviews

    20 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (8)Dental Negligence Claims (6)Dental Negligence (4)

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    Devonalds

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    4.9 1,921 Reviews

    6 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (3)

    Steve Evans Leads the Substandard Care team Steve Evans Senior Partner, Managing Partner.
    Gerald Evans Works with Gerald Evans
    “I have never had to use a service like this before, but I my experience through the whole process has been amazing, Gerald and his staff have been brilliant,so helpful and friendly giving me clear advice on what I needed to do, also keeping me updated on how things were going be email , would truly recommend to friends and family.”
    A client review matching your search · about Gerald Evans
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Efficient service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationChildren LawPersonal Injury
    Free initial advice
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    Ellisons

    4.9 1,663 Reviews

    3 Substandard Care reviews

    27

    Lanyon Bowdler LLP

    4.9 854 Reviews

    43 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (21)Birth Injury Claims (4)Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests (4)

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    Slater Heelis

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    4.9 2,045 Reviews

    8 Substandard Care reviews

    Alex Barley Leads the Substandard Care team Alex Barley Partner 5.0 from 5 client reviews
    Richard WilsonAndrew MiddletonJordan Bear Works with Richard Wilson and 2 more
    “I’m very satisfied with the way Richard has handle my case went very smoothly took longer than expected but that was down to covid”
    A client review matching your search · about Richard Wilson
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
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    McHale & Co Solicitors

    5.0 754 Reviews

    10 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (4)

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    Wellers Law Group LLP

    5.0 1,159 Reviews

    3 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (3)

    33

    Irwin Mitchell LLP

    4.7 13,771 Reviews

    8 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (4)

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    Russell & Russell Solicitors LLP

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    4.7 2,054 Reviews

    3 Substandard Care reviews

    What Substandard Care clients highlight

    • quick responses
    • professional approach
    • approachable staff
    • clear communication

    4.7 from 2,054 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationChildren LawPersonal Injury
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    M & K Solicitors Ltd

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    5.0 1,924 Reviews

    10 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Medical Negligence (6)

    What Substandard Care clients highlight

    • Professional service
    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Supportive team
    • Responsive communication

    5.0 from 1,924 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
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    Farani Taylor Solicitors

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    4.8 3,131 Reviews

    1 Substandard Care review

    What Substandard Care clients highlight

    • Professional
    • Knowledgeable
    • Responsive
    • Attentive

    4.8 from 3,131 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
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    Watermans

    4.9 1,531 Reviews

    2 Substandard Care reviews

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    JMW Solicitors

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    4.5 3,417 Reviews

    15 Substandard Care reviews

    Reviewed for Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims (4)Accident and Emergency Claims (3)Medical Negligence (3)

    What Substandard Care clients highlight

    • Responsive communication
    • Professional service
    • Supportive team
    • Efficient process

    4.5 from 3,417 client reviews

    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
    Free initial advice

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    We have ranked 1,218 law firms for Substandard Care in the UK, listed in order on this page.

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