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Alexander Davenport

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Is it fit for purpose?

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) replaced the old War Pensions scheme back in April 2005. It was heralded as a non-fuss and...

12/07/23
Stuart Bell

Cancer charity criticises UK cancer delays and calls for “immediate action”

A recent analysis by Macmillan Cancer Support has found that 180,000 people waited “too long” for diagnosis tests or to start treatment...

11/07/23
Cheryl Palmer-Hughes

Cosmetic surgery abroad: Be in the know before you go

Increasingly, our international serious injury solicitors are receiving enquiries from people who are travelling abroad for cosmetic...

06/07/23
Alexander Davenport

Asbestos risk to the British Armed Forces

Asbestos is a mineral fibre with heat resistant properties which were exploited extensively in the industrialisation of the 20th century....

06/07/23
Charlotte Johnson

Major step forward in NHS Group B Strep training

NHS England has published an updated version of their Core Competency Framework, which establishes minimum training standards for all...

04/07/23
Isabella Whiteley-Tye

Tackling maternal and ethnicity health inequalities while breaking the silence around obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI)

Maternal health was the focus of one of Irwin Mitchell’s webinars examining the impact of ethnicity on health inequalities. The session...

30/06/23
Nicola Handley

Targeted lung cancer screening to be rolled out to all people with a history of smoking

The long-awaited announcement that targeted lung cancer screening will be implemented for people aged 55 to 74 and are identified as...

29/06/23
Georgie Woolmer

Driving towards safer roads: DVLA's game-changing updates to eyesight rules and conditions list

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the UK has recently announced significant updates which are said to work towards...

27/06/23
Alice Hall

Psychiatric injury, supporting claimants and vicarious trauma

As a serious injury lawyer, I act on behalf of claimants who have, almost always, been through some sort of traumatic life event,...

23/06/23
Victoria Harris

New blood test for cancer

A new blood test capable of detecting 50 cancers at an early stage could be available on the NHS from summer 2024. The test known as the...

22/06/23
Sarah Coles

Latest CQC Inspection Report finds Airedale General Hospital maternity services needing improvement

Findings from the Care Quality Commission's inspection into Airedale General Hospital in West Yorkshire have now been published,...

16/06/23
Ryan Blake

Prostate cancer testing: Is it clear?

Actor Colin McFarlane was on BBC breakfast recently revealing that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.  The 61-year-old confirmed...

14/06/23
Matthew Smith

Career-ending injuries and the impact on mental health of sports professionals

Sports have always been associated with physical expertise, discipline, and a commitment to success. However, there lies a darker reality...

14/06/23
Stephanie Clark

Losses outside the battlefield: Is the MoD doing enough to prevent military suicides ?

Over the course of recent weeks, press have attended Reading Town Hall as an inquest into the death of an Army cadet, Olivia Perks, took...

13/06/23
Ruth Johnson

What plans for a blood test to detect tired drivers could mean in practice for motorists and the courts

Tiredness can often be cited as a factor leading to road traffic accidents with statistics saying that around a fifth of road traffic...

12/06/23
Victoria Harris

Drug that cuts risk of most common types of breast cancer returning by 25% is extremely positive - hopefully patients will start benefitting

Recent trial results have shown that a drug could reduce the risk of the most common types of breast cancer from returning by up to 25%...

07/06/23
Peri Baldwin

Take care of cyclists on the roads

A government study suggests that 5% of fatalities and 13% of serious injuries to pedal cyclists occur at or on a roundabout. However,...

07/06/23
Peter Lorence

Bike Week 2023: Celebrating everyday cycling

The 100th annual Bike Week runs from 5 to 11 June 2023 and marks a century of celebrating everyday cycling for all. This year's theme is...

06/06/23
Katie Lowe

Minor witnesses in personal injury claims: Practical guidance

When a claimant under the age of 18 makes a personal injury claim, they're required by law to have a litigation friend to act on their...

02/06/23
Georgie Woolmer

Driverless cars: The legal concerns and what measures could be needed to overcome these challenges

Driverless and autonomous vehicle technologies are rapidly transforming the transport industry, offering a range of benefits such as...

31/05/23
Rowen Cobb

NHS maternity services under further scrutiny

Following the Ockenden report, the Mumsnet survey for the Times Health Commission has raised fresh questions over NHS maternity services...

30/05/23
Michaela Longland

New implant offers hope to those with spinal cord injuries

Spinal cord injuries remain an unresolved medical challenge, although a new implant trialled by doctors in Sweden offers new hope to...

26/05/23
Courteney Coe

As the number of patients taking out private healthcare insurance rises here are the key things to consider when choosing to go private or NHS

With the current NHS backlog at an all-time high, it may not come as a surprise that insurers are reporting an increase in sales of its...

25/05/23
Alice Hall

TBI and the risk of long-term neuro-endocrine disturbance

In cases involving claimants who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, one issue that may arise surrounds possible consequential damage...

19/05/23
David Withers

Return of Acquired Brain Injury Parliamentary Group a welcome move in ensuring people with an ABI can lead a full life

The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Parliamentary Group has been reinstated after a year-long absence. It follows an announcement made by the...

19/05/23
Nicola Ashton

Irwin Mitchell welcomes the Association of Paediatric Charted Physiotherapists to Manchester

As an associate solicitor in the medical negligence team at Irwin Mitchell, I've built an excellent relationship with the Association of...

18/05/23
Matthew Smith

How technology and access to rehabilitation are helping people following a spinal cord injury

According to the Spinal Injuries Association, there are approximately 50,000 people in the UK living with a spinal cord injury, with...

18/05/23
David Withers

Study reveals potential dangers of blood clots following spinal cord injury - what it may mean for personal injury cases

Recently, a study published in the journal Nature has revealed new insights into the potential dangers of blood clots following a spinal...

17/05/23
David Withers

Growing numbers of e-bike and e-scooter battery fires are a cause for concern

In recent years, there's been a growing trend in the use of e-bikes and e-scooters. These vehicles offer a convenient and environmentally...

16/05/23
Lucy Poulson

Why securing early rehabilitation following a traumatic brain or spinal injury is key to helping people make the best recovery possible

Traumatic injuries to the brain or spine can be sustained in a variety of ways, such as in a road traffic collision, at work, whilst...

15/05/23