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Auriana Griffiths
Spina Bifida Awareness Week: Raising awareness of the condition and vital support services available to families
This year’s Spina Bifida Awareness Week is taking place from 17 to 23 October. It aims to raise awareness of the condition and the vital...
17/10/22
Bilal Hussain
Bereavement damages in England and Wales: Outdated, inconsistent and discriminatory – Forgotten dads call for a change in the law on compensation
What are bereavement damages? Bereavement damages are a form of compensation which is payable to certain limited categories of relatives...
13/10/22
Anna Vroobel
MBRRACE Perinatal Death Report Shows More Needs To Be Done To Help Women From Ethnic Minority And Socially Deprived Communities
MBRRACE-UK has today published a report focussing on the deaths of babies after 22 weeks’ gestation, including stillbirths and neonatal...
13/10/22
Emma Guy
Hospice Care Week - 10 to 14 October
Today marks the start of Hospice Care Week. Along with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, which took place on 8 October, it provides...
10/10/22
Peter Lorence
E-scooter casualties surge by 194%: What is the law surrounding e-scooters, where can you ride them legally and why new legislation is needed
E-scooter usage continues to grow, particularly in our cities. Representing a cheap, green alternative to driving, these micro-mobility...
07/10/22
Rowen Cobb
World Cerebral Palsy Day: What is cerebral palsy and understanding more about the lifelong disability
World Cerebral Palsy Day takes place annually on 6 October to raise awareness for those who suffer with the disability. There are more...
05/10/22
Helen Tomlin
Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK hold protests demanding former insulation board manufacturer Cape pays £10m towards mesothelioma research
I recently had the privilege of attending the #CapeMustPay demo, outside the offices of the current incarnation of the company formerly...
05/10/22
Stephanie Clark
Off-duty accidents involving Armed Forces personnel
At Irwin Mitchell, solicitors in our dedicated military injuries team have had the privilege to represent service personnel in a variety...
04/10/22
Hannah Nagle
High profile prostate cancer cases highlight the need for awareness and testing for the disease
Following the recent announcement that the life-extending prostate cancer drug olaparib has been rejected for use on NHS, there has been...
03/10/22
Julianne Moore
Cauda Equina Syndrome: What is CES – the signs of the rare but serious condition and everything else you need to know
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Awareness Day was established by the Cauda Equina Champions Charity and will be recognised this Saturday – 1...
30/09/22
David Withers
The updated Highway Code: Where are we now?
Alarmingly, according to a survey commissioned by the AA, 60% of UK motorists have not read the recent updates to the Highway Code. In a...
28/09/22
David Withers
E-scooter riders are vulnerable too
A 53-year-old man tragically recently died after a motor vehicle struck him and the e-scooter which he was riding on in London. There is...
23/09/22
Hannah Robinson
World Lung Day 2022: Lung health for all and the importance of early screening and detection
World Lung Day was established by The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and will be recognised this Sunday - 25...
23/09/22
Kimberley Nightingale
Nearly half of England's maternity units require improvement data reveals
Analysis of data from health regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that 48 per cent of maternity units in England require...
21/09/22
Hannah Evans
Payroll has a significant impact on the UK economy
National Payroll Week, held last week, takes place every year between 5 and 9 September. It was established to raise the profile and...
15/09/22
David Withers
Is the 46-year-old Fatal Accidents Act 1976 in need of reform?
There has been growing political pressure to revisit the bereavement award in fatal accident and illness cases. There are two principal...
06/09/22
Amanda Marsh
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: The 'hidden' procedural stages which may enable a claim to be reopened after the one year deadline
Many injured military personnel making a claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) for a service-related injury will have...
05/09/22
Jennifer Hodgson
Top tips for travelling with irritable bowel syndrome
The summer holidays are well under way, however if you are a holidaymaker who suffers with irritable bowel syndrome - IBS - a trip away...
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Rowen Cobb
Vital all lessons possible are learned as Donna Ockenden launches Nottingham maternity service review
The review into the maternity failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been launched today. This will be welcomed news...
01/09/22
Vincent Nichol
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...
25/08/22
Hannah Wall
Asbestos 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...
24/08/22
David Withers
Driverless 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...
22/08/22
Hannah Robinson
Help 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...
18/08/22
Jessica Bowles
Causing 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...
15/08/22
Bilal Hussain
Drugs 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...
12/08/22
Leane Shanks
What 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...
11/08/22
Zoe Fisher
The 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...
10/08/22
Alice Hall
Understanding 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...
10/08/22
James Pink
Stroke 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...
08/08/22
Hannah Evans
What 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...
05/08/22