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Dominic Riley
Silica: The next asbestos?
Silicon dioxide, also known as silica, is a naturally occurring substance that can be found in minerals such as stone. Silica can exist...
15/05/23
Hannah Wall
Dying Matters Awareness Week
Each year, hospices, healthcare trusts, charities and other organisations get involved in Dying Matters Awareness Week which, this year,...
11/05/23
Charlotte Johnson
Patient safety needs to be a priority as former senior managers raise concerns over care at The Priory
A BBC News article has revealed that two former senior managers at The Priory Group, the biggest single private provider of mental health...
10/05/23
Kayleigh Hunter
Major cancer study on tumour behaviour highlights the need for early diagnosis
Results from one of the most comprehensive studies on tumour evolution were released in April, highlighting the need to focus more on...
04/05/23
Kimberley Nightingale
Research shows benefits of 36-week pregnancy scan
Currently, women have routine scans at 12 and 20 weeks during pregnancy unless risks are identified and additional scans are required. ...
28/04/23
David Withers
Unsafe cars on UK roads: Cost of living crisis leaves drivers unable to afford MOTs
The cost of living crisis is a significant issue affecting many people in the UK, and for some drivers, this has meant that they cannot...
27/04/23
Emma Bell
Celebrating National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day in 2023
Following a diagnosis of cancer, one of the first healthcare professionals that a patient will meet will be a cancer nurse specialist...
26/04/23
Michaela Longland
Plans for new smart motorways scrapped by Government, but is it enough?
Smart motorways have become a hot topic in the news recently; but you may be wondering why, or what has changed. Recently, the...
20/04/23
Catherine Knight
Analysis of failures contributing to death by suicide: An ONS study
As inquest practitioners, we all too often come across common themes of failures in mental health care that have been found to contribute...
20/04/23
Zoe Vallance
Defendants behind bars
When acting for clients with personal injury claims, especially road traffic collisions, it can often be the case that the defendant has...
05/04/23
Ellie Walker
Asbestos remains a real threat to UK workers as well as a global killer
This week is Global Asbestos Awareness week, a campaign committed to raising awareness of the dangers of hazardous material and the need...
03/04/23
Zoe Vallance
Foreign language statements
The 113th update to the Practice Direction Amendments introduces important changes to witness statements taken from foreign witnesses....
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Lauren Haas
Upcoming rule changes in personal injury claims arising from accidents on a ship
The Civil Procedure Rules relating to which court a claim should be brought in relating to accidents arising on a ship will be changed as...
24/03/23
Peter Lorence
As the clocks go forward and more bikers start venturing out what steps can all road users take to stay safe?
Biker safety this spring The ‘SMIDSY’ is a term that's all too familiar to bikers. Standing for “Sorry, mate, I didn’t see you”, it often...
24/03/23
Carly McGill
As the popularity of medical tourism soars what are the risks of cosmetic surgery abroad and what's the key advice to consider
What is medical tourism? The term medical tourism refers to travellers who have chosen to have medical, surgical, dental or cosmetic...
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Bethany Passmore-Bailey
Action is needed to address condition of school buildings as woman seriously injured by falling cladding
Ministers have been criticised over England’s schools and urged to address buildings which are in danger of collapsing "before anyone...
21/03/23
Angela Jackman KC Hon
The Down Syndrome Act 2022
The Down Syndrome Act 2022 (the Act) was passed on 28 April 2022. To set the Act in context, it is specified at the outset that its...
21/03/23
Annie Sheldon
End of energy price cap putting hospices under strain
How is the cost of living crisis affecting hospices? As a result of the cost of living crisis, hospices across the UK are currently...
10/03/23
Michael Turner
Winter doesn't have to put an end to cycling. As the weather turns colder again here's a few steps cyclists can take to safely remain on their bikes
After warmer weather and what many hoped would be the start of spring, winter has started to bite once again. With freezing temperatures...
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Annie Sheldon
Overalls exposure: A small part of a wider investigation into women’s exposure to asbestos
On 31 October, 1965, the front page of the Sunday Times expressed the dangers of asbestos to “not only the exposed workman but also...
07/03/23
Angela Jackman KC Hon
Use of restraint in schools: It's time for change to address shortcomings in safeguarding and accountability
The use of restraint against children in schools is understandably highly emotive and raises crucial issues regarding protection of their...
07/03/23
Irwin Mitchell
SEND and AP Improvement Plan: Right Support, Right Place, Right Time
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan was published on 2nd March 2023 and...
07/03/23
Carol Purang
Military noise-induced hearing loss: A new diagnostic method
Every year, thousands of military service personnel are injured by being exposed to excessive levels of noise. This can be wide ranging...
02/03/23
Carol Purang
With 300,000 members of the military community affected by noise induced hearing loss what support is available to help ex-service personnel
With World Hearing Day being held on 3 March, I wanted to highlight how Irwin Mitchell supports serving and ex-military personnel whose...
01/03/23
Helen Royles-Jones
New framework provides welcome focus on patient safety in the NHS
It's often thought that the main reason patients who have been harmed whilst under the care of the NHS contact solicitors is to obtain...
28/02/23
Cathryn Godfrey
What can be done to reduce the worrying trend of dog related incidents involving horses
It's concerning to read in Horse and Hound about the recent incidents regarding dogs that have chased and bitten horses being ridden on...
28/02/23
Irwin Mitchell
Primary and secondary school admission offers: The appeal process and what you need to know should your child not be offered your school of preference
With offers for primary school admissions on 17 April, and with parents recently receiving secondary school offers, it's helpful to know...
27/02/23
Rebecca Buxton
Climate change - a risk or opportunity for asbestos related deaths?
The retro fitting of buildings to meet net zero requirements mean more materials containing asbestos will be disturbed in the coming...
24/02/23
Cathryn Godfrey
Greater awareness of Highway Code is needed as road accidents involving horses and riders rise by a fifth
The British Horse Society has released its statistics for equine related road incidents reported in 2022. Sadly, it has recorded a 21%...
23/02/23
Sarah Jones
Encephalitis: The signs of the life-threatening condition which sees the brain swell, the need for early diagnosis and what support is available
Wednesday, 22 February, marks the 10th anniversary of World Encephalitis Day. The global awareness day for those affected by encephalitis...
21/02/23