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Music industry has ‘tidal wave’ of sexual abuse cases

The Women and Equalities Committee have opened an inquiry into ‘misogyny in music’ in relation to their work regarding preventing violence against women. The aim…

By Thomas Beale
Female surgeons sexually assaulted while operating

A study commissioned by the Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery reports that in the past five years, nearly one in three female NHS…

By Thomas Beale
Supreme Court decision confirms Elders are akin to employees in Jehovah’s Witnesses Abuse Case

A landmark judgment (Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB) recently handed down by the Supreme Court has clarified the question of whether…

By Rebecca Sheriff
Internationally renowned conductor accused of bullying and harassment

It has been reported that Sir John Eliot Gardiner, a renowned classical music conductor, punched and slapped William Thomas, a bass soloist, after a performance…

By Thomas Beale
NHS waiting lists at a record high in England

Statements like the one above have made for all too familiar reading in recent years, but that doesn’t mean we should become apathetic about the…

By Joshua Hughes
McDonald’s toxic work culture Supervisor convicted of sexual assault

In 2019, over 1,000 female McDonald’s workers alleged that they had been harassed by managers and supervisors. This led to the company admitting that they…

By Thomas Beale
Hull Royal Infirmary maternity service failing its legal obligations

Hull Royal Infirmary (HRI) maternity service is not safe or well-led.  This is the conclusion of the Care Quality Commission’s report into maternity services at…

By Jo Chapman
Westminster branded a “toxic workplace” for sexual harassment and bullying

Parliament has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent weeks, with multiple parliamentary staffers speaking publicly about their experiences of bullying…

By Thomas Beale
Another day, another task force – what difference will this make to maternity services?

In July 2023, the government announced it had established a “Task Force” to identify early when a maternity service is vulnerable and at risk of…

By Jo Chapman
Witness appeal – Mr Khai Sing Lam, spinal surgeon at HCA’s London Bridge Hospital

I represent a client who has suffered life-changing injury following treatment in 2016 under the care of Mr Khai Sing Lam, a consultant orthopaedic and…

By Alex Dabek
Neonatal assessment and the importance of colour: ensuring fair care for all

At Bolt Burdon Kemp (BBK), we believe that every child deserves fair and equitable care, regardless of their ethnic background.  Sadly, this is often not…

By Claudia Hillemand
McDonald’s broken pledges leads to toxic culture

McDonald’s has allowed a toxic culture to spread throughout the organisation despite signing a legally binding agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)…

By Thomas Beale
Seeking justice and support for children: Nottingham NHS Trust's Maternity Care Apology

Today, 10 July 2023, we witness a significant moment for families affected by poor maternity care at Nottingham NHS Trust hospitals. The chair of the…

By Jo Chapman
Speaking up for patient safety: The importance of whistleblowing in NHS maternity care

For patient safety standards to improve, it is crucial that people on the ground can speak out openly and honestly about the problems they see.…

By Jo Chapman
NHS negligence – is it right to sue for compensation?

Most of us in the UK feel a particular sense of pride when it comes to the NHS. However, in those rare but regrettable circumstances…

By Alexandra Cain
Care Quality Commission considered shutting down East Kent maternity unit

It is really worrying to read headlines this morning that the Care Quality Commission considered shutting a maternity unit in East Kent in early 2023.…

By Claudia Hillemand
The NHS Early Notification Scheme – A Closer Look

As specialist child brain injury lawyers, some of our clients’ cases are being investigated under the NHS Early Notification Scheme. As a government-run scheme, scrutinising…

By Sally Simpson
Problems at HSIB are potentially harmful - what can affected families do?

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) maternity investigation programme was set up in 2018 to independently investigate harm and deaths in maternity units in England;…

By Claudia Hillemand
BBK's free legal clinic for families referred to The NHS Early Notification Scheme

BBK’s specialist Child Brain Injury solicitors are launching a dedicated and free of charge legal Clinic for parents of babies referred to The NHS Early…

By Caroline Klage
How to make a complaint to your healthcare provider

If you are not happy with the care you or a loved one has received, you are entitled to raise concerns or make a complaint.…

By Joshua Hughes
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