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Matthew Smith
Career-ending injuries and the impact on mental health of sports professionals
Sports have always been associated with physical expertise, discipline, and a commitment to success. However, there lies a darker reality...
14/06/23
Stephanie Clark
Losses outside the battlefield: Is the MoD doing enough to prevent military suicides ?
Over the course of recent weeks, press have attended Reading Town Hall as an inquest into the death of an Army cadet, Olivia Perks, took...
13/06/23
Ruth Johnson
What plans for a blood test to detect tired drivers could mean in practice for motorists and the courts
Tiredness can often be cited as a factor leading to road traffic accidents with statistics saying that around a fifth of road traffic...
12/06/23
Victoria Harris
Drug that cuts risk of most common types of breast cancer returning by 25% is extremely positive - hopefully patients will start benefitting
Recent trial results have shown that a drug could reduce the risk of the most common types of breast cancer from returning by up to 25%...
07/06/23
Peri Baldwin
Take care of cyclists on the roads
A government study suggests that 5% of fatalities and 13% of serious injuries to pedal cyclists occur at or on a roundabout. However,...
07/06/23
Peter Lorence
Bike Week 2023: Celebrating everyday cycling
The 100th annual Bike Week runs from 5 to 11 June 2023 and marks a century of celebrating everyday cycling for all. This year's theme is...
06/06/23
Katie Lowe
Minor witnesses in personal injury claims: Practical guidance
When a claimant under the age of 18 makes a personal injury claim, they're required by law to have a litigation friend to act on their...
02/06/23
Georgie Woolmer
Driverless cars: The legal concerns and what measures could be needed to overcome these challenges
Driverless and autonomous vehicle technologies are rapidly transforming the transport industry, offering a range of benefits such as...
31/05/23
Rowen Cobb
NHS maternity services under further scrutiny
Following the Ockenden report, the Mumsnet survey for the Times Health Commission has raised fresh questions over NHS maternity services...
30/05/23
Michaela Longland
New implant offers hope to those with spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries remain an unresolved medical challenge, although a new implant trialled by doctors in Sweden offers new hope to...
26/05/23
Courteney Coe
As the number of patients taking out private healthcare insurance rises here are the key things to consider when choosing to go private or NHS
With the current NHS backlog at an all-time high, it may not come as a surprise that insurers are reporting an increase in sales of its...
25/05/23
Alice Hall
TBI and the risk of long-term neuro-endocrine disturbance
In cases involving claimants who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, one issue that may arise surrounds possible consequential damage...
19/05/23
David Withers
Return of Acquired Brain Injury Parliamentary Group a welcome move in ensuring people with an ABI can lead a full life
The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Parliamentary Group has been reinstated after a year-long absence. It follows an announcement made by the...
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Nicola Ashton
Irwin Mitchell welcomes the Association of Paediatric Charted Physiotherapists to Manchester
As an associate solicitor in the medical negligence team at Irwin Mitchell, I've built an excellent relationship with the Association of...
18/05/23
Matthew Smith
How technology and access to rehabilitation are helping people following a spinal cord injury
According to the Spinal Injuries Association, there are approximately 50,000 people in the UK living with a spinal cord injury, with...
18/05/23
David Withers
Study reveals potential dangers of blood clots following spinal cord injury - what it may mean for personal injury cases
Recently, a study published in the journal Nature has revealed new insights into the potential dangers of blood clots following a spinal...
17/05/23
David Withers
Growing numbers of e-bike and e-scooter battery fires are a cause for concern
In recent years, there's been a growing trend in the use of e-bikes and e-scooters. These vehicles offer a convenient and environmentally...
16/05/23
Lucy Poulson
Why securing early rehabilitation following a traumatic brain or spinal injury is key to helping people make the best recovery possible
Traumatic injuries to the brain or spine can be sustained in a variety of ways, such as in a road traffic collision, at work, whilst...
15/05/23
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...
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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