Personal Injury Insights

Stuart Bell

Medical negligence lawyer welcomes plans for biggest prostate cancer screening project in decades and shares key advice and symptoms to be aware of

The government has joined Prostate Cancer UK to unveil a £42 million screening trial to find ways of detecting the UK’s most common male...

28/11/23

Cathryn Godfrey

Serious injury lawyer's advice to keep horse riders and other rural road users safe this Road Safety Week

Road Safety week’s theme this year is “Let's talk about Speed” and the implications arising from excessive speed. Unfortunately, this is...

22/11/23

Cheryl Palmer-Hughes

Driving abroad: Lawyers issue safety advice to stay safe and everything you need to be aware of in case of an accident

People choose to drive when visiting foreign countries for a variety of reasons. Embarking on a journey to a foreign country is an...

17/11/23

Richard Biggs

Approaching two years on do you know about the changes to The Highway Code? Take our quiz and find out

In January 2022 significant changes to the Highway Code were introduced, with a particular focus on the protection of vulnerable road...

17/11/23

Oliver Collett

Successful silicosis claims of three Stonemasons against their former employer highlights why the HSE’s ongoing ‘Dust Kills’ campaign is so important

The UK’s national safety regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (‘HSE’), describes silica dust as “the single biggest risk to...

10/11/23

Jennifer Cawthorne

Volunteering as a charity trustee at Peeps

Trustees week takes place between 6-10 November and is a time to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK....

10/11/23

Elizabeth Ronan

Coroners share concerns as ambulance delays contribute to fatalities

Serious concerns are being raised by coroners about the delays in ambulance response times and emergency care within the NHS. Coroners...

07/11/23

Carol Purang

RAF and Red Arrows: When will bullying and harassment stop?

It's a sad and unfortunate fact of our current modern times that sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace is still prevalent and...

03/11/23

Lauren Webb

Penile Cancer: the need for increased awareness and an improvement in support for those affected

There are around 700 cases of penile cancer in the UK each year, and 36,000 worldwide. Chances of survival are around 70% with early...

02/11/23

Nicola Handley

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Signs, symptoms and inequalities

To mark the start of Lung Cancer Awareness month on 1 November 2023, we were able to join the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, Humber...

02/11/23

Rachelle Mahapatra

CQC State of Care Report 2022/3

The Care Quality Commission produce an annual assessment of healthcare and social care in England each year. The 2022/2023 report was...

01/11/23

Stephanie Pelling

Clock changes and protective high-visibility clothing

The clocks went back at the weekend, affording a precious additional hour of sleep, but also drawing in the dark evenings. Sadly, this...

30/10/23

Kate Venn

Child Pedestrian Visibility - a Matter of Life and Death?

As the clocks go back and the nights draw in, it is the time of year when these images are recirculated. They serve as a frightening...

27/10/23

Peter Lorence

Cycling – All Year Round

Faced with a dark, cold morning it is understandable why the warm embrace of a car or public transport can be tempting. However, as we...

27/10/23

Rowen Cobb

Legal experts say further improvements still needed following latest Care Quality Commission inspection of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out inspections into the community mental health services at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS...

26/10/23

Jasicca Nava

What are the key signs and symptoms of stroke and the importance of early detection and treatment

As we approach World Stroke Day on Sunday, 29 October, I’m reminded of the importance of awareness of the signs and symptoms of stroke....

26/10/23

Geeta Nayar

Birth trauma: What is it, the life-changing impact it has on mums and the campaign to improve maternity care leading to the first debate in Parliament

It has taken the exceptional bravery of one MP to lead the first debate on birth trauma in the history of the UK Parliament. On 19...

25/10/23

Kylie Hutchison

Winter holidays: What you should know before travelling to the snow and what to do in case of an accident abroad

The time of year has arrived when travellers are looking to make their way to some of Europe’s most popular winter sports destinations,...

24/10/23

Georgie Woolmer

Driverless cars: The latest on introducing vehicles in the UK, the legal landscape including proposed new offences and other key considerations

Last year the Government published its vision for connected and automated mobility, stating that its aim was for the UK to be a global...

20/10/23

Rebecca Peddle

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Medical negligence experts set out key signs and symptoms to be aware of and support available following a diagnosis

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting one in seven women. Although rare, men can also be diagnosed with breast...

20/10/23

Nicola Ashton

Association of Paediatric Charted Physiotherapists Conference 2023

As a medical negligence lawyer, I've built an excellent relationship with the Association of Paediatric Charted Physiotherapists (APCP)...

19/10/23

Rebecca Lanham

Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the BRCA gene: My story

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to share my own experience of the benefits of communication between patients. A few...

18/10/23

Rachelle Mahapatra

MBRRACE – UK report shows more needs to be done to reduce maternal deaths and end health inequalities for ethnic minority groups

Most people expecting a baby, wouldn't think about the fact that in 2023 there's still a risk of the mother dying. MBRRACE – UK is a...

18/10/23

Michael Turner

Baby Loss Awareness Week: Campaign is vital in keeping the discussion about what can be done to prevent baby loss going

I've written previously about baby loss and the need to break the silence around what can admittedly be a delicate subject. Whether it...

11/10/23

Ayse Ince

Suicide Bereavement Conference 2023

'Stand by me', 'wear your heart on your sleeve', 'making space for silence', 'creating conversations when silence is too much'; these are...

06/10/23

Saydie Farrell

Back pain: Signs and symptoms of a more serious condition?

Approximately one in six people in England suffer from back pain. Although it's very common, it can very easily tip into the territory of...

05/10/23

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