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Helen Tomlin
Asbestos in schools: How worried should parents be and what else you need to know about the presence of the hazardous material
Recent press has highlighted the ongoing risks of asbestos, particularly in our schools. As school buildings age and repair budgets are...
04/10/23
Stephen Pearson
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS): Is an increased awareness linked with an increase in reporting of new HAVS cases?
The issue of Raynaud’s disease made its way onto the Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio 2 in September. Guest Dr Sarah Jarvis explained the...
03/10/23
Kevin Saul
Cauda equina syndrome: What you need to know to be aware of the spinal emergency which lists back pain, numbness and bladder issues among its symptoms
Many people may not have heard of it, but cauda equina syndrome (CES) is an incredibly serious condition – affecting approximately 8,000...
28/09/23
Nicola Handley
Hundreds of Army tanks and vehicles could contain asbestos and why it should be more than a ‘serious concern’
The Ministry of Defence has recently admitted that over 2,000 army tanks and vehicles could contain asbestos containing materials and...
22/09/23
Phoebe Smart
As plans are drawn up to regulate the cosmetic treatments industry what are the key considerations you need to be aware of to stay safe?
The lack of regulation around non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the UK has long been a topical issue, with many calling for more...
22/09/23
Stephanie Clark
Foreseeable deaths in the Military: Do the Ministry of Defence owe a duty of care in cases of suicide?
It's a well-established common law principal, that employers owe their employees a duty of care to take reasonable care of the health and...
19/09/23
Lisa Martin
The EU Directive on asbestos at work: As the European Commission proposes an update, will the UK respond?
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was once hailed for its heat resistance, strength, and insulating properties. However, its...
19/09/23
Cathryn Godfrey
Study confirms that fatal incidents involving livestock are on the increase
The recent news report of the farmer who shared her story of being injured by cows whilst trying to save her dog is a stark reminder of...
18/09/23
Sarah Coles
Sepsis: What is the life-threatening condition and the red flag symptoms you need to be aware of
I'm sure we've all seen storylines in soap operas along with adverts on the side of ambulances or even we know someone who has had...
11/09/23
Hannah Wall
RAAC in schools and other public buildings: The immediate concerns and how the presence of asbestos could have long-term safety implications
Many will have seen the headlines in the last few days about the issues surrounding RAAC concrete that is forcing more than 100 schools...
05/09/23
Peter Lorence
As figures reveal the extent of speeding on Britain's roads what can be done to improve road safety and reduce casualties?
The Department for Transport has published its 2022 data on the extent to which drivers on Britain’s roads comply with the speed limits. ...
05/09/23
Bilal Hussain
The prevalence of ACL injuries in female athletes and why are they happening?
As a solicitor in the catastrophic injury department at Irwin Mitchell, and a sports enthusiast, I write this article to raise awareness...
31/08/23
Nadhia Akthar
Help for holidaymakers if you suffer illness at a resort abroad
In the past few years many people have experienced an upheaval to travel plans. Whether it was postponing or cancelling an annual family...
30/08/23
Annie Sheldon
National Road Victim Awareness Month highlights how lives can be changed in a split-second and why it's vital everyone to takes care
As National Road Victim Awareness Month draws to a close, now is a particularly pertinent time to reflect upon the experiences of the...
25/08/23
Lucy Poulson
Unexpected trend of dangerous driving in the summer and what to consider to stay safe on the roads
With summer now truly upon us (although it may not have felt like it at points this year), I've been considering the impact that the...
24/08/23
Nadhia Akthar
Cruise ships: What to do if you fall ill
Over the past couple of years more and more Brits have been taking advantage of post-pandemic life by jetting off to sunnier climes and...
23/08/23
Radika Barber
Celebrating Headway East London's exhibition and the role creative arts can play in recovery following a brain injury
A group of us from the Serious Injury London team attended the incredibly inspiring, Headway East London art exhibition in celebration of...
23/08/23
Faith Brown
Hadley judgement: Should lawyers attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings?
The judgment in Hadley v Przybylo was handed down by Master McCloud in June this year and has reignited discussions around the...
16/08/23
Nicola Ashton
Irwin Mitchell’s relationship with Newlife
As an associate solicitor in the medical negligence team at Irwin Mitchell, I've built an excellent relationship with Newlife the Charity...
15/08/23
Jayne Murphy
What to do if your holiday provider goes bust
When you're planning and booking that long-awaited holiday, the fact that your holiday provider might go bust is unlikely to be something...
15/08/23
Amanda Marsh
Our reaction to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Quinquennial Review 2023
The awaited Quinquennial Review (QQR) of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) has now been published making recommendations for...
14/08/23
Rebecca Tramaseur
Hull Royal Infirmary Maternity Services: Urgent and significant changes needed to improve patient care after CQC says hospital 'not fit for purpose'
The Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Hull Royal Infirmary, part of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, provides maternity...
09/08/23
Rebecca Tramaseur
Women’s health and maternity matters: Early diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis is key
Endometriosis is the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK affecting one in 10 women and those assigned female at birth...
09/08/23
Jayne Murphy
Package holidays: A safer option
With the summer and school holidays in full swing, many of us will be looking forward to a well-earned holiday. For many British...
07/08/23
Jayne Murphy
Holiday insurance: Everything you need to know to ensure you're covered if something goes wrong
With holidays abroad returning to pre-pandemic levels, it's important that when you go abroad you're fully protected. The last thing...
01/08/23
Cathryn Godfrey
Increase in collisions on rural roads during harvest period
NFU Mutual recently published data showing that collisions between agricultural vehicles and other vehicles are 52% more likely to occur...
31/07/23
Andrew Buckham
Ten years on from the deaths of SAS reservists on the Brecon Beacons are heat injuries still a problem in the British Military?
This month marked the tenth anniversary of the sad passing of three SAS reservists on Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - who suffered...
21/07/23
Emily Griffiths
Healthcare inequalities among patients with diabetes
In the UK, nearly five million people are living with diabetes and a further five million are at increased risk of developing type 2...
18/07/23
Rachelle Mahapatra
Latest CQC inspection finds maternity services at York and Scarborough Hospitals to be 'inadequate'
The Care Quality Commission has told York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust it must make improvements, rating its...
13/07/23
Rowen Cobb
North East Ambulance Service needs to ensure transparency following NHS review into claims it covered up errors and withheld evidence following deaths
A review commissioned by NHS England has examined allegations that North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) didn’t disclosed key information...
13/07/23