Too many people – especially women – are told their pain is “normal” and endure years of misdiagnosis. Jess’s Rule creates additional safeguards to the existing measures in Wales through a 'three stri...

Too many people – especially women – are told their pain is “normal” and endure years of misdiagnosis. Jess’s Rule creates additional safeguards to the existing measures in Wales through a 'three strikes' approach: mandatory follow-up and timely investigation for persistent symptoms, including a formal trigger after repeated visits. The specific protections set out in Jess's Rule exist in England but not in Wales. Everyone deserves equal care.

‘Three strikes and rethink’ approach named after Jess Brady, who died after her cancer was misdiagnosed

I wanted to share with you all where we are with Jess’s Rule. After so much work behind the scenes, there is now a proposed launch date of Tuesday 23rd September. While I know things can still change,...

Following our meeting with Wes Streeting in December, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has called for a roundtable of experts to discuss the viability and impact of Jess’s Law and how...

Tickets are now available for A Monster Calls - charity night at Barn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City on Thu 6 Feb 2025. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

I believe the answer to the question, “Where do we go from here?” is “onwards.” Last year, I began by saying, “We have come too far to give up now.” Nothing that happened in 2024 has made me think we ...