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Nicola Ashton

Irwin Mitchell’s fund-raising for disabled children's charity Newlife

As a medical negligence solicitor at Irwin Mitchell, I've built up an excellent relationship with Newlife The Charity for Disabled...

26/04/24
Richard Biggs

Limb loss and limb difference: Serious injury lawyer explores rehabilitation provision for amputees with key charities

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month and, as a serious injury lawyer, I had the privilege to record a podcast with Emma...

26/04/24
Amanda Marsh

Military lawyers welcome Government response to Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Quinquennial Review and positive changes that will help claimants

In July 2023 the Quinquennial Review (QQR) was published following the review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) to ensure...

25/04/24
Alice Hall

Establishing mental capacity to manage litigation in personal injury claims

Mental capacity refers to an individual’s ability to understand information and make decisions.  We all make decisions every day,...

23/04/24
Tony Roberts

Prosecution for failing to protect workers highlights the dangers asbestos still poses 25 years after its ban in the UK

Two company directors of a Hampshire-based company have been prosecuted at Southampton Crown Court for failing to protect workers from...

19/04/24
Catherine Slattery

Why the NHS' Recall Framework is vital to improving patient safety

It is now almost two years since NHS England published the National Quality Board Recall Framework.  The purpose of the framework is to...

18/04/24
Laura Daly

Ian Paterson Inquiry Update: A step in the right direction but much left to do to protect private healthcare patients

I work in clinical negligence. What this means is that when patients instruct me, I investigate the treatment that doctors have provided,...

15/04/24
Catherine Slattery

NHS or private healthcare? Medical negligence lawyers examine the issue following BBC Panorama investigation

Specialist medical negligence Solicitors Samuel Hill and Catherine Slattery at Irwin Mitchell have assisted BBC Panorama with its...

08/04/24
Gemma Eason

New legal rights allowing families to visit people in care homes, hospitals and hospices to come into effect

As of the 6 April, 2024, service providers which carry out regulated activities will be required to facilitate visits for service users...

05/04/24
Lucy Poulson

Serious injury lawyer explores dangers of dazzling headlights after government announces it will launch review

Driving at night presents a unique set of challenges. Reduced visibility, potential fatigue, and the absence of natural light make...

04/04/24
Lauren Webb

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,...

27/03/24
Rebecca Tramaseur

What 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...

25/03/24
Cathryn Godfrey

Serious 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...

21/03/24
Jatinder Paul

Lawyers 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...

21/03/24
Adrian Budgen

Will 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...

20/03/24
Gemma Eason

Statutory 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...

20/03/24
Nicola Handley

Why 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...

14/03/24
Sophie Cuthbertson

The 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...

11/03/24
Hannah Robinson

Lawyer 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...

07/03/24
Victoria Harris

Breakthrough 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....

06/03/24
Ayse Ince

Lawyers 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...

05/03/24
Cathryn Godfrey

Serious 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...

05/03/24
Carol Purang

Noise 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...

03/03/24
Gemma Eason

What'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...

01/03/24
Simon Lomax

Legal expert shares key advice to guard against the serious bacterial infection cholera

It has been reported that at least 15 passengers were in isolation following an outbreak of “gastric illness” whilst on board the cruise...

27/02/24
Helena Wareham

Asbestos-related disease lawyer welcomes significant treatment breakthrough for mesothelioma patients

The development of a new drug to treat mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer, has been hailed by scientists as a significant...

22/02/24
Rebecca Tramaseur

NHS cancer referral times in Hull not being met: Are patients being failed?

Figures from Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, published in November 2023, confirmed that the Trust was unable to meet the...

21/02/24
Geeta Nayar

Why do so many women experience birth trauma? Lawyer injured during childbirth gives evidence to the Parliamentary Inquiry that intends to find out

Research shows that 4-5% of women develop post-traumatic stress disorder after giving birth, equivalent to approximately 30,000 women...

21/02/24
Stuart Bell

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS Trust 'requires improvement' following latest CQC investigation

I was concerned to read the latest report published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) into the standard of services provided by...

16/02/24
Rebecca Tramaseur

New Maternity Triage guidance from Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: A step forward in patient care

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has released new Maternity Triage Good Practice guidance.  What does it...

13/02/24