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New technology keeping cyclists safe on our roads
As we become increasingly conscious of both our health but also the impact of vehicle emissions on our environment, the number of...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution: The recent judgment made in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an important part of the legal process for the claimant, defendant and the court. ADR provides...
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Military Non-Freezing Cold Injury (NFCI): A legacy problem?
Cold Injury. NFCI. Trench foot. Call it what you will, it's not going away and continues to be a real problem for the modern day soldier....
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Patient safety concerns after Singleton Hospital maternity unit report published
As a specialist in claimant medical negligence, I have been following the developments at Swansea Bay University Health Board’s maternity...
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The ambitious campaign to make cervical cancer a thing of the past
NHS England recently set out a “new and ambitious target” to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Tweeting from the annual NHS Providers...
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Hague 19 on Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments : what does it mean for victims of personal injury?
The Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2019 (Hague 19) is focussed on civil and commercial matters....
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Medical negligence lawyer urges clinicians to introduce personalised mental health assessments as study finds 41 NHS Trusts use standardised tools
Mental health is complex, individual specific and is every changing. As a medical negligence solicitor I've supported a number of...
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Grief Awareness Week: Legal partnership with Widowed and Young provides our clients with invaluable support while steering them through litigation
As lawyers, we see first-hand the devastation families face following a bereavement. An unexpected or traumatic death can leave our...
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Serious injury lawyer sets out major change to e-scooter laws as driving licence verification introduced
From 5 December, people wishing to hire an e-scooter will be required legally to provide their name, driving licence number and a...
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Changes to the Help with Fees court remission scheme aim to help more people access justice
Earlier this year The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched a consultation on reforms to the Help with Fees remission scheme for court and...
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Medical negligence lawyer’s concern as Derby and Burton NHS maternity services rated as inadequate
I’ve read with concern today the conclusions from the Care Quality Commission inspectors about maternity services at the University...
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The Supreme Court and Uncontroverted Expert Evidence – Griffiths v TUI
Key Facts Mr Griffiths (the Claimant) purchased an all-inclusive holiday from the tour operator TUI UK Ltd (the Defendant) to...
29/11/23
Lawyer’s Concern As Police Investigation Into Alleged Medical Negligence At Brighton’s Royal Sussex County Hospital Expanded To More Than 100 Cases
I’ve read with increasing concern the news about the widening of the police investigation into alleged medical negligence in the general...
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Medical negligence lawyer welcomes plans for biggest prostate cancer screening project in decades and shares key advice and symptoms to be aware of
The government has joined Prostate Cancer UK to unveil a £42 million screening trial to find ways of detecting the UK’s most common male...
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Serious injury lawyer's advice to keep horse riders and other rural road users safe this Road Safety Week
Road Safety week’s theme this year is “Let's talk about Speed” and the implications arising from excessive speed. Unfortunately, this is...
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Driving abroad: Lawyers issue safety advice to stay safe and everything you need to be aware of in case of an accident
People choose to drive when visiting foreign countries for a variety of reasons. Embarking on a journey to a foreign country is an...
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Approaching two years on do you know about the changes to The Highway Code? Take our quiz and find out
In January 2022 significant changes to the Highway Code were introduced, with a particular focus on the protection of vulnerable road...
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Successful silicosis claims of three Stonemasons against their former employer highlights why the HSE’s ongoing ‘Dust Kills’ campaign is so important
The UK’s national safety regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (‘HSE’), describes silica dust as “the single biggest risk to...
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Volunteering as a charity trustee at Peeps
Trustees week takes place between 6-10 November and is a time to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK....
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Coroners share concerns as ambulance delays contribute to fatalities
Serious concerns are being raised by coroners about the delays in ambulance response times and emergency care within the NHS. Coroners...
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RAF and Red Arrows: When will bullying and harassment stop?
It's a sad and unfortunate fact of our current modern times that sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace is still prevalent and...
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Penile Cancer: the need for increased awareness and an improvement in support for those affected
There are around 700 cases of penile cancer in the UK each year, and 36,000 worldwide. Chances of survival are around 70% with early...
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Signs, symptoms and inequalities
To mark the start of Lung Cancer Awareness month on 1 November 2023, we were able to join the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, Humber...
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CQC State of Care Report 2022/3
The Care Quality Commission produce an annual assessment of healthcare and social care in England each year. The 2022/2023 report was...
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Clock changes and protective high-visibility clothing
The clocks went back at the weekend, affording a precious additional hour of sleep, but also drawing in the dark evenings. Sadly, this...
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Child Pedestrian Visibility - a Matter of Life and Death?
As the clocks go back and the nights draw in, it is the time of year when these images are recirculated. They serve as a frightening...
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Cycling – All Year Round
Faced with a dark, cold morning it is understandable why the warm embrace of a car or public transport can be tempting. However, as we...
27/10/23
Legal experts say further improvements still needed following latest Care Quality Commission inspection of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out inspections into the community mental health services at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS...
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What are the key signs and symptoms of stroke and the importance of early detection and treatment
As we approach World Stroke Day on Sunday, 29 October, I’m reminded of the importance of awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke....
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Birth trauma: What is it, the life-changing impact it has on mums and the campaign to improve maternity care leading to the first debate in Parliament
It has taken the exceptional bravery of one MP to lead the first debate on birth trauma in the history of the UK Parliament. On 19...
25/10/23