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Medical negligence lawyer sets out the role artificial intelligence can play in reducing prostate cancer deaths
Despite prostate cancer being the most common cancer in men in the UK, there's currently no screening programme for the disease. Sadly,...
27/03/24What are the innovative therapies being developed to help those with cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition defined as an impaired muscle coordination and/or other disabilities. A cause of cerebral palsy is...
25/03/24Serious injury lawyer's concern as British Horse Society data shows there were nearly 3500 collisions involving horses
The British Horse Society has released its statistics for road incidents involving horses and riders for 2023. This shows that: A total...
21/03/24Lawyers issue carbon monoxide safety advice after Birmingham cricketers treated in hospital for CO poisoning
The BBC has reported that 10 cricketers were treated in hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning after inhaling fumes from a suspected...
21/03/24Will the US ban on importing asbestos help to accelerate the removal of the hazardous material from the UK's public buildings?
The United States has announced a ban on the only form of asbestos currently used or imported into the country. This decision comes...
20/03/24Statutory inpatient mental health care guidance aims to speed up discharge process and help those who are autistic and/or have a learning disability
Guidance has been published under section 82 National Health Service Act 2006 which hopes to provide greater clarity to NHS bodies and...
20/03/24Why National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day is important and the impact education and support will have on improving oncology care
This year marks the third anniversary of National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day (CNS) day - on Friday, 15 March, 2024 - and it's...
14/03/24The cold truth: The Commonwealth soldier and Non-Freezing Cold Injuries in the British Military
When it comes to serving in the military, soldiers often brave harsh conditions and endure exceptional challenges. But what happens when...
11/03/24Lawyer reflects on the legacy of Rochdale factory worker Nellie Kershaw and explores the impact asbestos continues to have on women 100 years on
International Women's Day will be recognised on 8 March, 2024, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of...
07/03/24Breakthrough in breast cancer treatment welcomed by lawyers
The Institute for Cancer Research has developed a pioneering new breast cancer treatment which could prevent the growth of breast cancer....
06/03/24Lawyers and charity StrongMen launch legal partnership to support men going through bereavement
As lawyers we frequently represent the bereaved, we are the ones who the bereaved share their story with and their devastation following...
05/03/24Serious injury lawyer's concern as safety report highlights 14% increase in rural road deaths
The insurer NFU Mutual has published its Rural Road Safety Report for 2023. It's concerning that this records an ongoing...
05/03/24Noise Induced Hearing Loss On The Rise In The Military - World Hearing Day
It's a sad and unfortunate fact, as revealed in the recently updated Military of Defence (MoD) statistics, that Noise Induced Hearing...
03/03/24What's in the best interests of a person with learning disabilities and lacking mental capacity when planning foreign travel?
The recent Court of Appeal case of J (by his Litigation Friend, the Official Solicitor) v Luton Borough Council [2024] EWCA Civ 3...
01/03/24Legal expert shares key advice to guard against the serious bacterial infection cholera
It has been reported that at least 15 passengers were in isolation following an outbreak of “gastric illness” whilst on board the cruise...
27/02/24Asbestos-related disease lawyer welcomes significant treatment breakthrough for mesothelioma patients
The development of a new drug to treat mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer, has been hailed by scientists as a significant...
22/02/24NHS cancer referral times in Hull not being met: Are patients being failed?
Figures from Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, published in November 2023, confirmed that the Trust was unable to meet the...
21/02/24Why do so many women experience birth trauma? Lawyer injured during childbirth gives evidence to the Parliamentary Inquiry that intends to find out
Research shows that 4-5% of women develop post-traumatic stress disorder after giving birth, equivalent to approximately 30,000 women...
21/02/24Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS Trust 'requires improvement' following latest CQC investigation
I was concerned to read the latest report published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) into the standard of services provided by...
16/02/24New Maternity Triage guidance from Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: A step forward in patient care
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has released new Maternity Triage Good Practice guidance. What does it...
13/02/24Medical negligence lawyer instructed to investigate Sciensus chemotherapy dosage concerns
The private pharmaceutical company Sciensus, based in England, is under investigation after inspectors from the Medicines and Healthcare...
13/02/24Those wronged by pre-2000 LGBT+ laws in the Armed Forces may soon have a right to compensation
In December, the Government provided its formal response to the LGBT Independent Review. This was against a background of centuries of...
08/02/24Time to Talk Day: The charity support available following a bereavement and work to improve mental health services
On this year's Time to Talk Day we're being encouraged to talk about how we “really feel.” Therefore, I thought it would be a perfect...
31/01/24Lawyer's concern as maternity services at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told to improve
Since 2022, the Care Quality Commission has undertaken a maternity inspection programme with the aim of helping services improve, both at...
31/01/24British Army personnel struck down by cryptosporidium outbreak at Nanyuki barracks in Kenya
It has been reported that 172 British Army personnel stationed in Kenya, at Nanyuki barracks, fell ill in an apparent outbreak of...
30/01/24Gloucestershire maternity concerns are another distressing chapter in the standard of care mums and babies receive, says medical negligence lawyer
Tonight, BBC Panorama will air its findings into maternity services at the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust. The programme is...
29/01/24The importance of smear tests as figures show 3 in 10 don't attend NHS cervical cancer screening
The NHS Cervical Screening Programme 2022-2023 annual report, found that attendance of cervical screening had dropped from 69.9% the...
25/01/24What's ‘ordinarily resident’ for the purposes of Section 117 aftercare services and when does the duty arise?
In the case of R (on the application of Worcestershire County Council) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care...
24/01/24Navigating the risks of orthopaedic surgery in chronic pain cases
Orthopaedic surgery is a crucial medical intervention that aims to alleviate pain, improve function, and enhance the overall quality of...
24/01/24Cervical Cancer: Medical negligence lawyers set out the key signs and symptoms to be aware of and how we can help eliminate the disease
In the UK, all women are entitled to cervical cancer screening smear test from the age of 25. Additionally, there’s now a vaccine...
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