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As an entity which could be defined as an Organisation undertaking a Public Function and/or a Service Provider under the terms of the Equality Act 2010, it is important to know how to deal with complaints of discrimination raised by Service Users. By...
An active lifestyle is a key component to a healthy and balanced life and visiting the gym is a regular occurrence in most of our daily and weekly routines, whether that be to attend an aerobics class or CrossFit, to lift weights, go for a run, or simply...
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. The majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer are over 50 years of age, but it can also affect women younger than this. Whilst the risks of developing breast cancer increase with age,...
Any organisation which is a service provider under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 needs to be aware of how to deal with complaints of discrimination raised by service users. Following the recent introduction of the requirement for individuals to...
Individuals holding the legal protected characteristics of Age, Gender, Race, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status, Pregnancy or Maternity, Gender Reassignment, Religious or Belief an Disability, are protected from discrimination as service users and...
The short answer is no. You still have to think about how social care costs and care home fees will impact on you and your family. The government announced in the autumn of 2021 that it intended to “fix” the social care crisis by raising...
When a person dies, their debt does not die with them. It can be a common misconception that the debt is written off but this is for the most part untrue. After someone dies, their estate is handled by one or more executors. Or an administrator if they do...
Can you believe it’s December? Yes, most Brits can’t believe that fact but it’s true. Many a tree and decoration have likely already made it into the living room and shops by the time I write this . Anyway, enough about trees...
Did you know that New Years Eve is also known as National Champagne Day? It is a well-known time for people to go out, drink and get merry, it is New Year after all! But what was to happen if a night out didn’t go as planned? Sometimes...
Any organisation carrying out a public function and/or a service provider under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 needs to be aware of how to deal with complaints of discrimination raised by service users. Following the recent introduction of the...
A pressure sore is damage to the skin and underlying tissues, which is caused by there being prolonged pressure on one area of the body. Pressure sores usually occur when a person is immobile and has been left in the same position for a long period of time...
Good mental health and wellbeing are essential for living healthy and happy lives. There are areas of our lives where we can make simple changes to make a big difference to our mental health. Learn to recognise unhelpful thoughts – In recognising...
One of the main issues which deters people from pursuing an industrial disease claim is that some symptoms can take many years to develop or become noticeable, such as work-related lung cancer , asbestosis or hearing loss . As such, by the...
A power of attorney is useful in the instance that a person becomes incapacitated, or in need of help with making decisions. This can include decisions on their finances and their health. The types of power of attorney include ordinary power of...
Maternity Action , a UK charity promoting the rights of pregnant women and new mothers, has published a report this month further to conducting a survey into pregnant women’s challenges regarding Covid-19 measures and health and safety within the...
Christmas is considered by many as a special time of the year, dedicated to spending quality time with family and friends. As this period approaches, it is important to think about where and how children will spend the festive season. With that in mind, how...
Employers owe their employees a duty of care, no matter whether you are working at home or in any other location. If it can be proven that the reason for your injury at work was caused by your employer or another person, you may be able to recover...
The National Audit Office (NAO) has this week identified that up to 740,000 urgent referrals for suspected cancer were missed by GPs in England during the course of the pandemic with one Oncologist calling the situation ‘the biggest...
If you have been awarded compensation in excess of £6,000 for a personal injury as a result of a legal claim and are in receipt of means-tested state benefits, you may find the compensation award, if paid directly to you, means you are no longer...
The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has recently made the headlines due to the allegations raised by Azeem Rafiq of race discrimination and harassment. It has come under close scrutiny due to the way it investigated those allegations and have since dealt...
