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A public inquiry into maternity services is welcome, but it is long overdue…

Wes Streeting’s announcement of a public inquiry into maternity services confirms what has been obvious for some time now – that maternity services nationwide are…

By Caroline Klage
Changing your solicitor during a claim

Sometimes, after instructing a solicitor, you may begin to feel they’re not providing the level of service or support you expected or need, and may…

By Josh Hughes
‘But I thought only old people had strokes’ – What can you do if you,…

Stroke tends to be considered as an illness of old age, and although it is true that your stroke risk increases with age, ‘young stroke’…

By Laura Barlow
The impact of sleep after stroke

Sleep is one of the most important things we do.  Research into the vital role sleep plays in our overall health is advancing, and with…

By Laura Barlow
10 Things you might not know about stroke

Strokes don’t just affect elderly people. 25% of strokes occur in people who are under 65, and the number of strokes occurring in people aged 40-50 is…

By Laura Barlow
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – yet another maternity unit in trouble…

The recent news that 67 families are calling for an independent review into the maternity service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is both concerning…

By Caroline Klage
Female teacher banned for sexting pupils

In classrooms today, technology is everywhere – emails, apps, virtual learning platforms, and instant messaging. These tools are meant to support education, foster engagement, and…

By Joseph Carr
PE teacher banned from teaching due to sexual relations with pupil

A former PE teacher ha been banned from teaching indefinitely after engaging in sexual relations with a pupil. Cheyne Phillips, 34, formerly deputy head of…

By Joseph Carr
Compensation when the claimant is a minor or protected party

Children and adults who lack litigation capacity (known as ‘protected parties’) should still be able to claim fair compensation and have access to justice, but…

By Eleonora Raus
WEC Calls for an NDA ban in an effort to tackle the ‘culture of misogyny’…

“One year on from the Women and Equalities Committee’s (WEC) report on misogyny in music, significant issues within the industry remain unaddressed and appear to be…

By Vilde Witzøe
Andrew and Tristan Tate to face UK trial on rape and human trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate will be charged with a total of 21 criminal offences in the UK when they are extradited to the UK. The…

By Bolt Burdon Kemp
Understanding diabetic foot ulcers: What you need to know

In the UK, an estimated 7% of the population has been diagnosed with diabetes. And for those millions of people, maintaining foot health is a…

By Ellen McGreevy
As Primark and Nike join the movement - how accessible is adaptive fashion?

I’ll say it quietly, but it looks big fashion brands may finally be starting to cater for disabled people with increasing clothing ranges with adaptive…

By Rosie Wayman
Child Safety Week: 5 road safety tips worth sharing

Child Safety Week, led by the Child Accident Prevention Trust, is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on something we all encounter every day…

By Olivia Ward
Witness Appeal – Abuse by Michael John Daniel

We are currently acting in relation to abuse by Michael John Daniel, who worked as a Cubs and Scout leader for groups in Sheffield, including…

By Julia Jensen
Trafford School of Gymnastics coach, Michael Haynes, guilty of raping students

Michael Haynes, a formerly respected gymnastics coach at the Trafford School of Gymnastics has been found guilty of nine counts of rape and 11 counts…

By Joseph Carr
Litigating against the MOD: Why honesty matters in your military claim

Military veterans could have legitimate claims for compensation thrown out if they are not completely honest about their injuries and capabilities. Here we explain how…

By Marie-Joelle Theanne
Protecting the Voiceless, Safeguarding Vulnerable Care Home Residents

The case of David Shorrock, a care worker from Great Harwood, is deeply unsettling. In July 2023, Shorrock was caught on CCTV sexually assaulting a…

By Joseph Carr
Deputy head teacher, Simon Graves, banned after sexual misconduct

A former deputy headteacher has been banned indefinitely from teaching after serious sexual misconduct towards pupils and a colleague. Simon Graves, 52, who was also…

By Bolt Burdon Kemp
Barriers to making a workplace accident claim and how to break through

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that in 2023/24, 604,000 working people in Great Britain sustained an injury at work. Whilst not all injuries…

By Charlotte Dowson

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