Posts from August 2024
Is the information sharing approach within the mental health services leading to the deterioration in health and/ or death of patients?
During my Court of Protection and public law experience, I've seen several cases where a patient has been acutely mentally unwell,...
29/08/24Serious injury lawyer looks at the manifesto designed to improve biker safety
I’ve read with interest the National Motorcyclists Council's Motorcycling Matters manifesto, setting out a pathway for policy to “unlock...
23/08/24South Asian Heritage Month: Lawyer reflects on this year's theme
As South Asian Heritage Month draws to a close, I've been reflecting on this year's theme #FreeToBeMe. It took many years for me to...
16/08/24NHS urges women to attend cervical screening appointments
Women are being urged by NHS officials to attend cervical screenings after figures showed a third of those under 50 do not take up their...
14/08/24Serious concerns raised following publication of interim review into the effectiveness of the CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Every provider of healthcare and...
13/08/24Singleton Hospital maternity services: Medical negligence lawyers set out the need for improved safety of mums and babies
The Welsh NHS is currently facing high escalation levels, indicating severe financial and operational pressures across its trusts and...
08/08/24Melanoma skin cancer cases at an all-time high in UK
A cancer charity is warning people to do more to protect themselves from the sun as the number of melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK...
06/08/24National Road Victim Month: Will a graduated driving licensing scheme help keep younger drivers safe?
August is National Road Victim Month; a month were road safety and key issues surrounding this is brought to the fore by charity Road...
02/08/24Serious injury lawyer sets out the importance of dash cams in improving road safety and how they can help with personal injury claims
This article has been prepared to mark the UK’s National Dash Cam Day, which takes place on 5 August every year. In this article I...
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