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David Withers
Should more be done to enforce the law when it comes to the use of e-scooters on our streets?
E-scooters are becoming a social norm with many people using them daily and increasingly we're seeing them available to rent in cities to...
29/11/22
Imogen Lowden
My day at Case Management Society UK's Conference 2022: ‘Coming Together’
Case Management Society UK’s Conference was a wonderful opportunity for case managers to get together and explore what the future looks...
24/11/22
Lucy Clement
Fluctuating capacity and navigating the complex process to ensure person-centred care
Fluctuating capacity is an area that many practitioners find difficult and it's also an issue that the Court of Protection continues to...
24/11/22
Ed Tomlinson
What next for the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR)?
Will the Next PIDR be a Dual Discount Rate? In 2019 the then Lord Chancellor set the PIDR at minus 0.25% explaining his reasoning in an...
22/11/22
Katie Lowe
Improving car safety: The arrival of the first female crash test dummy
Road Safety Week takes place between the 14th and 20th of November. The theme for 2022 is Safe Roads For All. This raises the question of...
18/11/22
Nicola Handley
A Spotlight on the June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund
November 2022 marks 25 years of the June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund. (JHMRF). The charity was established in 1997, shortly after...
18/11/22
David Withers
Counterfeit Highway Codes in circulation leading to confusion and a greater risk of serious injury
On 29 January 2022, the Highway Code was refreshed and updated, seeing the implementation of eight key new changes which applied to road...
17/11/22
Nicola Handley
Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of early screening
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and many healthcare professionals, charities and organisations have been raising awareness of the...
16/11/22
Kate Venn
Penalty points for failing to wear a seatbelt?
Over the past week or so, I have read with interest the news of a potential change in the law relating to penalties for failing to wear a...
15/11/22
Alice Hall
Road Safety Week 2022: Safe Roads For All
Road Safety Week 2022 is held from 14 to 20 November. It's Brake’s biggest annual road safety campaign and provides an opportunity for...
15/11/22
Jennifer Cawthorne
What it’s like to be a charity trustee at Peeps
What does Peeps do? Peeps is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting those with HIE - Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy. HIE is caused...
11/11/22
Alexander Davenport
Remembrance Sunday: Who I will be remembering
Please note: This article was written ahead of Remembrance Day and is in present tense. On Remembrance Day, the nation will stop to hold...
11/11/22
Jodee Mayer
Pro Bono Week: How we support it
The 21st annual Pro Bono Week takes place from 7th to 11th November 2022. At Irwin Mitchell, we recognise the pro bono legal advice we...
08/11/22
David Withers
Hope for spinal cord injury sufferers
Spinal cord injuries are a widely unresolved medical challenge. Whilst there have been significant advances in medical research, we do...
04/11/22
Rebecca Tramaseur
Communication is key: How a conversation can improve patient safety
Communication is key in all aspects of our daily life but no more so than in a medical setting. As a medical hegligence solicitor, I've...
04/11/22
Nadhia Akthar
Everything you need to be aware of and what you need to do if your holiday is ruined by illness
Over the past few years many have experienced an upheaval to travel plans, whether it was postponing or cancelling an annual family...
02/11/22
Megan Walker
The need for action to improve patient safety at Roseberry Park mental health hospital in Middlesbrough following latest CQC inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently inspected Roseberry Park Hospital, a specialist mental health hospital, which is part of Tees,...
31/10/22
Lauren Haas
Contributory negligence and its practical application in the courts - a research review
Intriguingly for me as a personal injury practitioner, the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford conducted relevant contributory...
28/10/22
Stuart Bell
HSIB’s local investigation pilot: Shared learning to help improve patient safety
The Health and Safety Investigation Branch has published the final evaluation report of its local investigation pilots into the value of...
28/10/22
James Riley
Spanish penalty interest: procedural or substantive? Or does it really matter?
This somewhat vexed issue has been the subject of argument since the implementation of Rome II. The purpose of this article is to...
28/10/22
Peter Lorence
As the clocks go back and the cost of living soars here's everything cyclists need to know to stay safe this autumn and winter
With the costs of living surging, many are turning to their bikes to save money. As recently reported in the Independent, research...
26/10/22
Rachel Morris
A system in gridlock unable to operate effectively
This is the concerning description of the state of health and social care in England based on a review of the last year (2021/22) in a...
24/10/22
Kylie Hutchison
Winter holidays: Everything you need to know before travelling to the snow
Many popular winter sports destinations, including France, Austria, Italy and Switzerland, are now operating with minimal Covid...
21/10/22
James Riley
Helping armed forces personnel following incidents abroad - whether on-duty or off-duty
Having the privilege of representing a member of our Armed Forces is something that must be treated with the upmost importance. Bringing...
20/10/22
David Withers
As 22,000 e-bikes recalled amid fears batteries may explode we look at how to stay safe on the roads
E-bikes and e-scooters continue to become an emerging safety concern on the roads in the UK. Their safety testing is now coming under...
20/10/22
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