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Will vital lessons be learned following Britain's worst maternity scandal?

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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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...

Have you suffered psychological injuries as a result of an accident?

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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...

Motorbike insurer MCE Insurance in administration - what does it mean for my claim?

Katie Plappert
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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...

Who keeps the pets after a separation?

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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...

Stricter laws for using a mobile phone while driving come into force this week: what are the changes and what does this mean for you?

Paul Loughlin
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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...

Social media profiles may form part of the evidence in personal injury claims

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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...

P&O Ferries redundancies underlines stark reality for many companies

Adam Pennington
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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...

CQC prosecutions: care home provider ordered to pay over £51,000

Laura Hannah
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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. ...

Top tips for a stress free house move

Natalie Bradley
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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...

Sexual harassment in the agile workplace

Charlotte Brain
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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...

Can I claim compensation for a pothole injury when on a bike?

Sarah Masters
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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...

More accessible GP appointments from 1st October 2022

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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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...

Did you know that accidents in the workplace are a common occurrence?

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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...

COVID-19 vaccination requirement in care homes to be revoked from 15 March 2022

Laura Hannah
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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...

The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme - what it could mean for you

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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...

Stay safe this spring

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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...