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Czy plany ograniczenia ilości krzemionki w kamieniach sztucznych, takich jak kwarcowe blaty kuchenne, lepiej ochronią pracowników przed pylicą krzemową?
Jako radca prawny ds. chorób zawodowych, cieszę się, że temat narażenia na krzemionkę znów pojawił się w mediach. Dziennik i...
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Should doctors be publicly identified after court proceedings about ending life-sustaining treatment for gravely ill children?
The Supreme Court has finally determined the law on whether clinical staff involved in cases about ending life-sustaining treatment for...
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Kerelaw abuse claims: what next for survivors of the North Ayrshire school?
Kerelaw Residential School in Stevenston was aimed to provide care and education for vulnerable young people - instead it became the...
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Expert holiday illness lawyer's key advice as 100-plus guests at Izan Cavanna Hotel in La Manga reportedly fall ill with 'salmonella'
More than 100 guests, including children and a pregnant woman, have reportedly suffered suspected salmonella poisoning after dining at...
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Will Cindy Butts being named preferred candidate for Independent Public Advocate lead to a new era for victims of major incidents?
The Government has announced Cindy Butts as its preferred candidate for the newly established role of Independent Public Advocate (IPA),...
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North Sea offshore safety: when three workers were trapped in a lift as it filled with water
The facts around the case we’re about to discuss are, frankly, the stuff of nightmares. On the night of 10 December 2020, three offshore...
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Will plans to limit the amount of silica in man-made stone products such as quartz kitchen worktops better protect workers from silicosis?
As an occupational disease solicitor, I'm pleased to see the issue of silica exposure back in the press. The i has reported that two...
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Medical negligence lawyers supporting NextGen Knee implant patients as BBC investigation finds concerns about device known 8 years before its withdrawal
The safety and reliability of medical devices is paramount to the well-being of patients who require them. In recent years, the issue of...
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Fitness to drive: Serious injury lawyer welcomes latest driving standards proposals
All road users share responsibility for safety on our roads. The 2022 revision of the Highway Code established a hierarchy of road users,...
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Serious injury lawyer explores meteoropathy and chronic pain: A new frontier in personal injury litigation
Recent commentary in The Washington Post has caught my interest in a phenomenon long reported by chronic pain sufferers: the impact of...
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Spider-Man in Glasgow and friendly neighbourhood advice on workplace safety
This week Scots were treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the filming of the latest Marvel blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day....
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Will a public inquiry into grooming gangs lead to better protection of vulnerable children?
The government recently announced a national inquiry into grooming gangs. This marks a change from its previous position and comes in the...
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"Child safety is not an optional extra" - why Scottish councils should rethink cuts to lollipop wardens
This week there was a news story that struck a chord with parents, officials and safety campaigners – the national reduction in lollipop...
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Medical Negligence Lawyer's Concern As George Eliot Hospital Trust Review Finds Glaucoma Patients Suffer Harm And Sight Loss
As a solicitor based in Birmingham and originally from Coventry, revelations about patient harm at George Eliot Hospital Trust strike...
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10 years of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) - the pros, the cons and what should happen next?
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) launched in 2015 to uncover the truth about systemic abuse in care settings between 1930 to 2014....
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Are public authorities going too far in attempting to limit disclosure to families at the expense of the safety of vulnerable adults?
I have represented an extremely vulnerable adult in an application by a relevant local authority concerning disclosure of his medical...
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Urgent action required by Swansea Bay University Health Board to improve maternity services
The Independent Review of Maternity and Neonatal services at Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) urges that immediate action be...
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Calls For Government To Commit To Asbestos In Schools Removal Timeline
Despite asbestos being banned in the UK for decades, each year we see so many families still being torn apart by asbestos-related...
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101 years of asbestos deaths – and the woman who sparked a century-long fight for justice
Nellie Kershaw - it’s likely a name many people have never heard before. But there’s a reason why everyone in the UK should know of this...
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PTSD Awareness Day: Supporting road traffic collision survivors beyond the physical injuries
Each year, PTSD Awareness Day helps to remind us that not all injuries are visible. For many survivors of road traffic collisions, the...
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Advice for holidaymakers on how to stay safe from Legionnaires’ Disease abroad
As international travel picks up for summer holidays again, so too does the risk of certain health hazards - one of which is...
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Armed Forces Day 2025: a time to show our support, but also to reflect
The annual celebration of our Armed Forces will take place on Saturday 28 June. This is very much a time to celebrate and show support to...
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National NHS Maternity Investigation Launched By Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting has announced the launch of a national investigation into NHS maternity services which everyone involved in helping those...
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Understanding the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is a significant piece of legislation which has gone through a detailed and transparent...
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Scots teen killed man three weeks after passing driving test – should we have graduated licenses?
This week it was reported that Calum Anderson, 19, was sentenced to 300 hours of unpaid work and banned from driving for 50 months after...
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Medical negligence lawyer says NHS Wales 'must urgently improve' following publication of report
The "NHS Wales performance and productivity: independent review" is presented by the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG). Formed in October...
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The Importance of the Duty of Candour – Police investigate Heart Deaths at Hull's Castle Hill Hospital
Humberside Police is investigating care provided by the Cardiac and Vascular teams at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull following patient...
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Nottingham maternity services lawyer urges families to contact Ockenden Review team ahead of deadline
We’re supporting families with concerns over maternity care received at Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital in...
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Abuse lawyer speaks out amid fears jailed Solihull teaching assistant Daniel Clarke may have abused more than 80 children with special educational needs
The recent conviction of Daniel Clarke, a former teaching assistant from Bloxwich in the West Midlands, is welcomed. However, the news...
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Operation Bramber: Specialist Lawyers Supporting Patients With Concerns About Care At Brighton Hospital Issue Advice As They Respond To Police Investigation
It has been reported that the police investigation into more than 90 deaths and 100-plus cases of serious harm at Royal Sussex County...
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