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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
Lindsay Wise
Umbilical cord donation: Rich in blood stem cells
Until recently I had little awareness of the value of an umbilical cord following the delivery of a baby. That was before I listened to...
20/02/23
Bethany Parr
Phase transfer deadlines for EHC Plans: What parents and young people need to know and what to do in the face of the 50+ week tribunal timetable
By 15 February each year local authorities must issue the final Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans for all pupils transferring...
16/02/23
Liz Davis
Mum's campaign for autistic son to undergo life-saving kidney transplant highlights medical treatment issues those with learning disabilities can face
We represented Amy McLennan in Court of Protection proceedings relating to her son, William Verden. William is 18-years-old has been...
16/02/23
Rachel Smurthwaite
EHCPS – guidance on securing the best possible outcome
Education, Health and Care Plans (“EHCP”) are issued to children and young people (0-25 years) in England who have special educational...
15/02/23
David Withers
A call for legislative reform regarding e-scooters
There continues to be ongoing confusion and uncertainly caused by the lack of e-scooter legislative framework. This is despite the...
15/02/23
Alice Hall
Relationship breakdown in the context of a personal injury claim
Tragically, the impact of an injury is almost never felt solely by the injured person themselves. The ripple effect is often felt by...
15/02/23
Tony Roberts
Bowel cancer: What are the signs and treatments and what support is available following diagnosis
It's estimated that one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. Bowel cancer is ranked as one of the most...
14/02/23
Alice Hall
Fatigue following a brain injury
Fatigue is our body’s sign that we need to take a break, and it's normally solved after a period of rest. Fatigue after brain injury – or...
10/02/23
Josephine Davies-Warner
Cuts to individual care packages - what's a lawful and what's an unlawful assessment?
With the Government’s recent announcement of further public spending cuts, anybody receiving social care or working in the care sector...
09/02/23
Ruth Thomas
NHS sets up £1.3 billion pot for medical negligence claims linked to Covid-19 pandemic
The NHS has set aside £1.3 billion to cope with compensation claims arising from the pandemic this year with claims for treatment delays,...
08/02/23
Darshana Patel
Bereavement benefits to be made available for cohabiting families with children
On 25 January, after a decade long campaign co-ordinated by The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) with other charities including...
07/02/23
Michael Turner
Tinnitus Awareness Week: What is the hearing condition, how it's caused and what support is available
In the serious injury team at Irwin Mitchell, we deal with all manner of life-changing injuries sustained by our clients from brain...
06/02/23
Rowen Cobb
Action to improve the North East's ambulance service is vital after critical CQC report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found a deterioration of services and rates North East Ambulance Service NHS Trust's (NEAS) urgent...
03/02/23
Hannah Robinson
World Cancer Day 2023: 'Close The Care Gap'
World Cancer Day is an international day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise awareness of the prevention,...
03/02/23