Posts from August 2022
Blockchain and aviation – will it get off the ground?
Most have probably heard the buzzwords – blockchain, bitcoin, cryptocurrency etc. – but not many people have a thorough understanding of...
25/08/22Asbestos and the need for young people to be aware of its dangers
When most young people think about asbestos disease, they would probably picture someone who worked in heavy industry, who came into...
24/08/22Driverless cars: Will self-driving vehicles really be on our roads within three years?
The Government has recently reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to leading the way with self-driving vehicles with a plan to roll them out in...
22/08/22Help Us Help You lung cancer campaign: The signs to be aware of and the importance of seeking medical advice and early detection
The NHS has launched the Help Us, Help You lung cancer campaign. Its aim is to encourage those with symptoms of lung cancer, such as a...
18/08/22Causing serious injury by careless driving - a new criminal offence
The Police Crime and Sentencing Act 2022 created a new offence of 'causing serious injury by careless driving' which came into force on...
15/08/22Drugs and driving: The prescription medication which can get you banned and even facing life imprisonment
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 For years, there have been calls for the courts across England and Wales to have new...
12/08/22What to think about when booking a safari holiday
After more than two years of restricted international travel and holidays spent at home, many UK holidaymakers will, for the first time...
11/08/22The response to the ‘unprecedented’ crisis in ambulance delays and the hope guidelines will protect patients
Reports of significant delays in ambulance response and handover times have led to national concerns being raised regarding patient...
10/08/22Understanding functional neurological disorder in the context of personal injury litigation
What is FND? Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a medical condition in which there is a problem with the functioning of the...
10/08/22Stroke patients missing out on life-saving thrombectomy treatment in post code lottery
I was interested to read an article by The Guardian and report by the Stroke Association regarding the restrictions and inconsistencies...
08/08/22What new laws will mean to those living in care and care agencies
Professional deputies, such as the Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation, often employ case managers to ensure that the needs of their clients...
05/08/22The potential dangers of organic solvents: Multiple sclerosis following military service
The danger posed to workers from exposure to some substances, such as asbestos, is well known. Asbestos is not the only substance workers...
04/08/22A claim for future medical developments in spinal cord injury
There have been significant advances in medical research in traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) over the last few years, however we do not...
04/08/22CCG raises concerns over patient safety and staff wellbeing at Selby Urgent Treatment Centre
Selby Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is open 12 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is provided by Harrogate and District NHS...
02/08/22