NHS hospital giving details to claim companies

[john_p]

My mum had a slight trip at a pub and did something to a ligament. Nothing serious, but it swelled up so she hobbled off to the Minor Injuries Unit of our local hospital.

Today she gets a text from a company referring to her "recent accident" and that she could get compensation blah blah.

She gave her mobile number to the hospital. Surely the only explanation is that they have immediately sold her details to a No Win No Fee setup. Is this normal practice for NHS hospitals? If so,

[detchibe]

I've had one of these messages too.


Except I haven't had an accident recently or been near a hospital

[Allanv]

detchibe said:

I've had one of these messages too.


Except I haven't had an accident recently or been near a hospital

Same here.

[Cas_P]

I got one of those yesterday too, I don't think it's anything to do with the NHS though as it's over a year since my car accident. I think they it may be a coincidence and they are messages that go to lots of people just in case they have had an accident.

[john_p]

Clearly it worked in this case but good to know, my faith in humanity has been largely restored. For now.

[Jgtv]

detchibe said:

I've had one of these messages too.


Except I haven't had an accident recently or been near a hospital

Me to, confused the hell out of me to start with.
But its just fishing for work.

[captainzep]

Instant dismissal for any NHS staff member passing on patient identifiable information to companies in this context and probable police involvement.

[illmonkey]

john_p said:

Clearly it worked in this case but good to know, my faith in humanity has been largely restored. For now.

I would'nt agree... People still use these companys to get something for nothing. The fact they exist should be enough to keep the faith away.

Scum.

[RichBurley]

I got a text message to this effect recently. Maybe about 5 weeks ago.

No accident or injury though.

Ironic really, seen as I am a Personal Injury solicitor. I don't think that I would be using a Claims Management company!

[grumpyscot]

john_p said:

My mum had a slight trip at a pub and did something to a ligament. Nothing serious, but it swelled up so she hobbled off to the Minor Injuries Unit of our local hospital.

Today she gets a text from a company referring to her "recent accident" and that she could get compensation blah blah.

She gave her mobile number to the hospital. Surely the only explanation is that they have immediately sold her details to a No Win No Fee setup. Is this normal practice for NHS hospitals? If so,

Come on - do the right thing. Post the number that the message was sent from so that we can all send them a message saying "If you don't stop sending texts, you're going to need your own services to claim against the injury you're going to receive"

[SeanyD]

We had similar with our local council, planning permission submitted by us for some house/building work, and before we know it, many calls/offers/letters/flyers from local builders offering their services.

[spitfire-ian]

SeanyD said:

We had similar with our local council, planning permission submitted by us for some house/building work, and before we know it, many calls/offers/letters/flyers from local builders offering their services.

Most authorities have a facility where you can view planning applications online so maybe it's the builders just being resourceful rather than the council purposefully letting them know?