Ambulance Waiting Times
Ambulance Waiting Times Ambulance services across the country are facing unprecedented demand as Covid restrictions have lifted, leaving A&E departments at full capacity. With staff shortages due to Covid, handover delays of patients are having a real impact on service levels of patient care...
Read MoreChildbirth Isn’t Safe Says Report
Childbirth isn’t safe, says report The recent review of the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust in which 201 babies died following a series of catastrophic failures has led the report's author to identify 15 areas for immediate action in all NHS England trusts. Senior midwife Donna Ockenden revie...
Read MoreHead Injuries in Sport
Head Injuries in Sport Head injuries in sports are a problem. Whilst there are now some rules in place to better support players, contact sports, particularly football and rugby often witness players suffering blows to the head from heading a football, to head-on collisions with other players. T...
Read MoreSupermarket Accidents on the Rise
Supermarket Accidents on the Rise Supermarkets have continued to grow with almost 9 out of 10 people (89%) regularly buying their groceries from supermarkets. An analysis conducted by finder.com reports that 'the market value of supermarkets reached its peak in 2020, at £205 billion. That means ...
Read MoreLives Lost In Failure To Spot Ovarian Cancer
Lives Lost In Failure To Spot Ovarian Cancer New research shows that many cases of ovarian cancer are being misdiagnosed by women and GPs causing many cases to be identified too late to treat. The result is that many women are dying unnecessarily. The ovarian cancer charity Target Ovarian Cancer...
Read MoreSolicitor Calls For E-scooter Legislation Change
Solicitor Calls For E-scooter Legislation Change With the increase in publicly-owned E-scooters being dotted around some of the UK's most populated cities, there has consequently been a rise in accident cases relating to them. There were 882 accidents involving e-scooters on the roads of Brita...
Read MoreChanges Being Made To The Highway Code
Changes Being Made To The Highway Code As shown in our last post, cyclists are amongst, if not the most vulnerable people on the road. Facts to back this up include 23,529 recorded serious cycling-related injuries on the road in 2020 alone. To combat this, there has been a revision on the highwa...
Read MoreBike and helmet safety this winter
Bike and helmet safety this winter Whilst we enter a new year, this does not mean that the weather will be changing anytime soon. This is why it is increasingly important to remain safe and cautious whilst cycling during these continuing winter months. Our Top Tips For Staying Safe By la...
Read MoreBeauty Bites-Beauty Industry Regulation Concerns
Beauty Bites-Beauty Industry Regulation Concerns A Lack of Regulation in the Beauty Industry Beauty Treatment Injury Claims The Hair & Beauty industry is worth £6.6 billion to the UK economy. However, there is a lack of regulation in the UK beauty industry, which is deeply worrying and ...
Read MoreBike Safety: Light-Up This Winter
Bike Safety: Light-Up This Winter Whether cycling for transport or for pleasure cyclists should do what they can to help make sure they are safe on the roads. In the winter, with daylight being scarce, bike riders should take extra precautions to increase their safety on the roads. This includes...
Read MoreNHS Maternity Ward Staff Shortage Fears
Shortage of staff on NHS maternity wards A recent survey has found that there is an acute shortage of staff on NHS maternity wards. The findings of the survey, have sparked some news sources to highlight that there are fears that the staff shortages may contribute to a rise in potential birth de...
Read MoreCan I Use Dash Cam Footage As Evidence?
Can I Use Dash Cam Footage As Evidence? If you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, how can you prove it? A dash camera is a small device that records live footage, that can be purchased for between £20 and some models can be over £300. Many people use dash ca...
Read MoreStaying Safe On Halloween Night
Staying Safe On Halloween Night The spookiest night of the year is a mere few days away, filled with frights, celebration and most importantly, sweets! Whether you've been planning your costume for months or you're scrambling around to make a costume 48 hours before the big day, Halloween can be...
Read MoreCan I Claim Compensation For A Fall?
Can I Claim Compensation For A Fall? If you want to claim compensation after a fall there may be some questions you have before deciding whether you should contact a personal injury solicitor. 1. Why do people have falls? Falling in a public place can happen to anyone, at any age and at any t...
Read MoreLifting and Moving Furniture Injury Claims
Home removal injuries Lifting and Moving Furniture Injury Claims Being injured at work from lifting and moving furniture can happen to a variety of individuals, from those working in offices to delivery drivers and shop workers. If you have suffered an injury at work whilst lifting and moving f...
Read More5 Woodland Plants You Should Be Wary Of
5 Woodland Plants You Should Be Wary Of When out for a walk in woodland areas, the last thing you expect to encounter is something that can be harmful to you. Especially when it's just a plant. Most people believe that the thing they should be most wary of is something like a nettle that will gi...
Read MoreWhen Lip Dissolving Treatment Goes Wrong
When Lip Dissolving Treatment Goes Wrong Lip Filler Procedure In a recent survey of 47,000 people, 68% said that they or a friend had undergone a lip filler procedure. 59% stated that they viewed lip enhancement as comparable to receiving a haircut or a manicure. These statistics show just how ...
Read MoreWarning Issued Following Rise in Hand Sanitiser Accidents
Warning Issued Following Rise In Hand Sanitiser Accidents At the entrance to most public places, it is now commonplace to see a hand sanitising station. Government advice to public places such as stores, is to encourage ‘customers to use hand sanitiser or handwashing facilities as they enter the...
Read MoreHow Much Compensation for a Misdiagnosis?
How Much Compensation for a Misdiagnosis? There are multiple different health issues that can lead to claims for compensation due to Misdiagnosis. Broken bones and cancer tend to be the most common issues that are misdiagnoses. Although, it is not limited to these two as there are so man...
Read MoreSummer Staycation Safety Tips
How To Stay Safe This Summer and Avoid An Accident If you're having your holiday in the UK, there is still fun and adventure to be had. There are plenty of beaches, lodges, caravan and camping sites, plus a whole heap of tourist attractions to visit, to make this year's staycation on...
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