Posts from March 2024
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...
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