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Courteney Coe
As the number of patients taking out private healthcare insurance rises here are the key things to consider when choosing to go private or NHS
With the current NHS backlog at an all-time high, it may not come as a surprise that insurers are reporting an increase in sales of its...
25/05/23
Alice Hall
TBI and the risk of long-term neuro-endocrine disturbance
In cases involving claimants who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, one issue that may arise surrounds possible consequential damage...
19/05/23
David Withers
Return of Acquired Brain Injury Parliamentary Group a welcome move in ensuring people with an ABI can lead a full life
The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Parliamentary Group has been reinstated after a year-long absence. It follows an announcement made by the...
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Nicola Ashton
Irwin Mitchell welcomes the Association of Paediatric Charted Physiotherapists to Manchester
As an associate solicitor in the medical negligence team at Irwin Mitchell, I've built an excellent relationship with the Association of...
18/05/23
Matthew Smith
How technology and access to rehabilitation are helping people following a spinal cord injury
According to the Spinal Injuries Association, there are approximately 50,000 people in the UK living with a spinal cord injury, with...
18/05/23
David Withers
Study reveals potential dangers of blood clots following spinal cord injury - what it may mean for personal injury cases
Recently, a study published in the journal Nature has revealed new insights into the potential dangers of blood clots following a spinal...
17/05/23
David Withers
Growing numbers of e-bike and e-scooter battery fires are a cause for concern
In recent years, there's been a growing trend in the use of e-bikes and e-scooters. These vehicles offer a convenient and environmentally...
16/05/23
Lucy Poulson
Why securing early rehabilitation following a traumatic brain or spinal injury is key to helping people make the best recovery possible
Traumatic injuries to the brain or spine can be sustained in a variety of ways, such as in a road traffic collision, at work, whilst...
15/05/23
Dominic Riley
Silica: The next asbestos?
Silicon dioxide, also known as silica, is a naturally occurring substance that can be found in minerals such as stone. Silica can exist...
15/05/23
Hannah Wall
Dying Matters Awareness Week
Each year, hospices, healthcare trusts, charities and other organisations get involved in Dying Matters Awareness Week which, this year,...
11/05/23
Charlotte Johnson
Patient safety needs to be a priority as former senior managers raise concerns over care at The Priory
A BBC News article has revealed that two former senior managers at The Priory Group, the biggest single private provider of mental health...
10/05/23
Kayleigh Hunter
Major cancer study on tumour behaviour highlights the need for early diagnosis
Results from one of the most comprehensive studies on tumour evolution were released in April, highlighting the need to focus more on...
04/05/23
Kimberley Nightingale
Research shows benefits of 36-week pregnancy scan
Currently, women have routine scans at 12 and 20 weeks during pregnancy unless risks are identified and additional scans are required. ...
28/04/23
David Withers
Unsafe cars on UK roads: Cost of living crisis leaves drivers unable to afford MOTs
The cost of living crisis is a significant issue affecting many people in the UK, and for some drivers, this has meant that they cannot...
27/04/23
Emma Bell
Celebrating National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day in 2023
Following a diagnosis of cancer, one of the first healthcare professionals that a patient will meet will be a cancer nurse specialist...
26/04/23
Michaela Longland
Plans for new smart motorways scrapped by Government, but is it enough?
Smart motorways have become a hot topic in the news recently; but you may be wondering why, or what has changed. Recently, the...
20/04/23
Catherine Knight
Analysis of failures contributing to death by suicide: An ONS study
As inquest practitioners, we all too often come across common themes of failures in mental health care that have been found to contribute...
20/04/23
Zoe Vallance
Defendants behind bars
When acting for clients with personal injury claims, especially road traffic collisions, it can often be the case that the defendant has...
05/04/23
Ellie Walker
Asbestos remains a real threat to UK workers as well as a global killer
This week is Global Asbestos Awareness week, a campaign committed to raising awareness of the dangers of hazardous material and the need...
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Lauren Haas
Upcoming rule changes in personal injury claims arising from accidents on a ship
The Civil Procedure Rules relating to which court a claim should be brought in relating to accidents arising on a ship will be changed as...
24/03/23
Peter Lorence
As the clocks go forward and more bikers start venturing out what steps can all road users take to stay safe?
Biker safety this spring The ‘SMIDSY’ is a term that's all too familiar to bikers. Standing for “Sorry, mate, I didn’t see you”, it often...
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Bethany Passmore-Bailey
Action is needed to address condition of school buildings as woman seriously injured by falling cladding
Ministers have been criticised over England’s schools and urged to address buildings which are in danger of collapsing "before anyone...
21/03/23
Angela Jackman KC Hon
The Down Syndrome Act 2022
The Down Syndrome Act 2022 (the Act) was passed on 28 April 2022. To set the Act in context, it is specified at the outset that its...
21/03/23
Annie Sheldon
End of energy price cap putting hospices under strain
How is the cost of living crisis affecting hospices? As a result of the cost of living crisis, hospices across the UK are currently...
10/03/23
Michael Turner
Winter doesn't have to put an end to cycling. As the weather turns colder again here's a few steps cyclists can take to safely remain on their bikes
After warmer weather and what many hoped would be the start of spring, winter has started to bite once again. With freezing temperatures...
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Annie Sheldon
Overalls exposure: A small part of a wider investigation into women’s exposure to asbestos
On 31 October, 1965, the front page of the Sunday Times expressed the dangers of asbestos to “not only the exposed workman but also...
07/03/23
Angela Jackman KC Hon
Use of restraint in schools: It's time for change to address shortcomings in safeguarding and accountability
The use of restraint against children in schools is understandably highly emotive and raises crucial issues regarding protection of their...
07/03/23
Irwin Mitchell
SEND and AP Improvement Plan: Right Support, Right Place, Right Time
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan was published on 2nd March 2023 and...
07/03/23
Carol Purang
Military noise-induced hearing loss: A new diagnostic method
Every year, thousands of military service personnel are injured by being exposed to excessive levels of noise. This can be wide ranging...
02/03/23
Carol Purang
With 300,000 members of the military community affected by noise induced hearing loss what support is available to help ex-service personnel
With World Hearing Day being held on 3 March, I wanted to highlight how Irwin Mitchell supports serving and ex-military personnel whose...
01/03/23