Posts from July 2022
Helen Tomlin
Research call into occupational lung fibrosis as TV soap Neighbours shines a light on disease
As a teenager in the 1990s, many of my weekday tea times revolved around watching the iconic Australian soap, Neighbours. The marriage of...
28/07/22
David Withers
Justice delayed is justice denied: The recent strikes by criminal law barristers
It has been hard to miss the publicity surrounding the recent strikes involving barristers specialising in criminal law. These strikes...
25/07/22
Jennifer Hodgson
Trips to petting farms – Top tips to avoid falling ill
With the school holidays starting and as warmer weather hopefully sets in for the summer, it’s often a time for families to plan more...
25/07/22
Elaine Farr
Stroke: The vital signs to look out for and the importance of early treatment and rehabilitation
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability and occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. There are...
22/07/22
Ed Tomlinson
Personal Injury and the impact of increasing inflation
Inflation impacts many parts of our lives including personal injury damages. With the cost of living and inflation continuing to rise,...
21/07/22
Helen Tomlin
What the first new approved NHS treatment for mesothelioma in 15 years means for people living with the disease
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a Final Appraisal Document (FAD) recommending the use of first...
20/07/22
Lauren Stubbs
NHS Resolution report reveals inadequacies in diabetic foot care leading to preventable amputations - what support is available
NHS Resolution recently published a report highlighting shortcomings in diabetic foot care in England. Following a review of a select...
18/07/22
Stephanie Clark
The signs and symptoms of heat injuries
Next year will mark the ten-year anniversary of the sad passing of three reservists, during special forces selection on the Brecon...
11/07/22
Yogi Amin
The Bill of Rights: What it means for human rights cases and what may change
On 22 June, the Bill of Rights Bill had its first reading before Parliament. Since it was first hinted at in 2013, promises of altering...
08/07/22
Mathieu Culverhouse
Assessing a person's capacity to engage in sexual relations
In A Local Authority (Respondent) v JB (by his Litigation Friend, the Official Solicitor) (Appellant) (supremecourt.uk) the Supreme Court...
01/07/22