The Ockenden Inquiry into maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust reviewed almost 1,600 maternity incidents over a 20-year period and found that a staggering 201 babies could have survived had the Trust provided appropriate...
If you have been involved in an accident and are claiming compensation for physical injuries, one element of the claim which can often be overlooked is the psychological damage that can be caused as a result of the accident. Psychological damage can...
MCE Insurance Company went into administration in November 2021 which meant that no new policies were written from 5 th November 2021. As one of the largest motorbike insurers in the UK this had a significant impact on thousands of policyholders, as well...
Pets are often considered to be part of the family and so it can be difficult to decide who should care for them when a relationship breaks down. What should I do if my partner won’t agree to me owning the pet after separation? 1. It is important...
Motorists are being warned ahead of new laws around using your mobile phone while behind the wheel coming into force this week. From Friday (25 th March) the new stricter laws will mean drivers cannot use a hand-held device while behind the wheel for...
I enjoy using social media as much as the next person but do you know that your social profiles may be disclosed and form part of the evidence if you choose to make a personal injury claim? Much of the information that you post on social media is...
This news from P&O underlines the stark reality for many companies who are still reeling from the impact of the pandemic. The decision to make 800 staff redundant with immediate effect is, quite understandably, devastating for the employees affected...
In a press release issued by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on 18 February 2022, it was reported that the CQC had prosecuted a care home provider of a residential care home providing personal care to people aged 65 and over, who may have dementia. ...
Buying or selling a house can be a stressful time and there can be several things that can cause the process to be delayed. Here are our top tips on how to make your house move go as smoothly as possible. Find the right conveyancer Your conveyancing...
As more and more people are now working remotely, with colleagues communicating via electronic platforms, it is important that employees and employers be aware of conduct which could still be deemed to amount to harassment, despite the fact that it has not...
Potholes are hugely dangerous to all road users but more to so cyclists who can suffer life changing injuries. Potholes are caused when water enters tiny cracks in the road which then freezes. As the water freezes, it expands, which causes the road to...
Prior to the pandemic, NHS England agreed that GPs would need to offer appointments between 9-5 on Saturdays and weekday evening appointments between 6.30pm to 9pm to make it easier for patients to get appointments. There has been much criticism of the...
It has been estimated that around 2.3 million men and women around the world succumb to work-related accidents or diseases every year. There are many reasons you can suffer an injury at work and here are just a few that you could claim for. Lifting...
As of 11 November 2021, it was a legal requirement for registered persons, namely those registered as providers and managers with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to ensure that only people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 were permitted to...
It has been announced by the Ministry of Justice that an additional £1.3 million will be given to the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme , which aims to assist thousands of parents involved in disputes and in turn help to resolve family disputes...
It will soon be spring and the clocks will be moving forward but what does this mean for road users and members of the public? For many it will feel like it’s been a longer winter than normal this year and, as covid restrictions...