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Hannah Evans
Payroll has a significant impact on the UK economy
National Payroll Week, held last week, takes place every year between 5 and 9 September. It was established to raise the profile and...
15/09/22
David Withers
Is the 46-year-old Fatal Accidents Act 1976 in need of reform?
There has been growing political pressure to revisit the bereavement award in fatal accident and illness cases. There are two principal...
06/09/22
Amanda Marsh
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: The 'hidden' procedural stages which may enable a claim to be reopened after the one year deadline
Many injured military personnel making a claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) for a service-related injury will have...
05/09/22
Jennifer Hodgson
Top tips for travelling with irritable bowel syndrome
The summer holidays are well under way, however if you are a holidaymaker who suffers with irritable bowel syndrome - IBS - a trip away...
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Rowen Cobb
Vital all lessons possible are learned as Donna Ockenden launches Nottingham maternity service review
The review into the maternity failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been launched today. This will be welcomed news...
01/09/22
Vincent Nichol
Blockchain and aviation – will it get off the ground?
Most have probably heard the buzzwords – blockchain, bitcoin, cryptocurrency etc. – but not many people have a thorough understanding of...
25/08/22
Hannah Wall
Asbestos and the need for young people to be aware of its dangers
When most young people think about asbestos disease, they would probably picture someone who worked in heavy industry, who came into...
24/08/22
David Withers
Driverless cars: Will self-driving vehicles really be on our roads within three years?
The Government has recently reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to leading the way with self-driving vehicles with a plan to roll them out in...
22/08/22
Hannah Robinson
Help Us Help You lung cancer campaign: The signs to be aware of and the importance of seeking medical advice and early detection
The NHS has launched the Help Us, Help You lung cancer campaign. Its aim is to encourage those with symptoms of lung cancer, such as a...
18/08/22
Jessica Bowles
Causing serious injury by careless driving - a new criminal offence
The Police Crime and Sentencing Act 2022 created a new offence of 'causing serious injury by careless driving' which came into force on...
15/08/22
Bilal Hussain
Drugs and driving: The prescription medication which can get you banned and even facing life imprisonment
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 For years, there have been calls for the courts across England and Wales to have new...
12/08/22
Leane Shanks
What to think about when booking a safari holiday
After more than two years of restricted international travel and holidays spent at home, many UK holidaymakers will, for the first time...
11/08/22
Zoe Fisher
The response to the ‘unprecedented’ crisis in ambulance delays and the hope guidelines will protect patients
Reports of significant delays in ambulance response and handover times have led to national concerns being raised regarding patient...
10/08/22
Alice Hall
Understanding functional neurological disorder in the context of personal injury litigation
What is FND? Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a medical condition in which there is a problem with the functioning of the...
10/08/22
James Pink
Stroke patients missing out on life-saving thrombectomy treatment in post code lottery
I was interested to read an article by The Guardian and report by the Stroke Association regarding the restrictions and inconsistencies...
08/08/22
Hannah Evans
What new laws will mean to those living in care and care agencies
Professional deputies, such as the Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation, often employ case managers to ensure that the needs of their clients...
05/08/22
Christopher Kardahji
The potential dangers of organic solvents: Multiple sclerosis following military service
The danger posed to workers from exposure to some substances, such as asbestos, is well known. Asbestos is not the only substance workers...
04/08/22
Rachael Aram
A claim for future medical developments in spinal cord injury
There have been significant advances in medical research in traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) over the last few years, however we do not...
04/08/22
Kimberley Nightingale
CCG raises concerns over patient safety and staff wellbeing at Selby Urgent Treatment Centre
Selby Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is open 12 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is provided by Harrogate and District NHS...
02/08/22
Stephanie Edwards
National Brain Injury Conference 2022: Collaboration, creativity and community
Irwin Mitchell’s National Brain Injury Conference took place in Manchester earlier this month. It was a wonderful opportunity to get...
29/07/22
Irwin Mitchell
Sleepless in Seattle: Discussing the latest legal developments at the American Association for Justice’s 2022 Annual Convention
According to a recent ranking from Forbes magazine, Seattle is the second coolest city in America. It has unbeatable entertainment,...
28/07/22
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
Yogi Amin
Responding to the Government’s SEND Review
The Government education consultation on “Improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and those in alternative provision”...
27/07/22
Lauren Bullock
The worrying and worsening mental health crisis in children and young people
It has been reported that thousands of young people have attempted suicide due to the long wait times to access mental health treatment. ...
26/07/22
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
Andrew Buckham
The Armed Forces Covenant: Is it still fit for purpose?
As the 2022 recipients of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards are announced, Irwin Mitchell reflect on a year with the...
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