In March 2009 my son died in Colchester Hospital. He was 37 years old and my only child. Had the consultant in charge authorised a simple nasal biopsy then a suspected diagnosis would have been confirmed and treatment commenced. I spent the next twelve months attempting to get a satisfactory response from the hospital before I approached Gadsby Wicks. Thankfully Gadsby Wicks agreed that there was a case to pursue for medical negligence and I wasn't just a bereaved mother attempting to find someone to blame. Although my appointed solicitor (Jane Canning) explained that she could only help me obtain financial compensation and that there may be difficult facts I may have to face, I was treated with compassion and courtesy throughout the long process. It was difficult at times to deal with my grief as well as the negligence claim but I knew that any questions I may have would be dealt with quickly and efficiently. If I had any suggestions, perhaps you could consider some leaflets or a list of bereavement societies. I found the Compassionate Friends very helpful regarding the death of a child.