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Noise-induced Hearing Loss Claims Are Rising Says Government
Noise-induced Hearing Loss Claims Are Rising Says Government News from the government has confirmed there has been a rise in the number of miners who have suffered industrial deafness and are making hearing loss compensation claims as a result. The information, which was acquired under the Fr...
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No Rise In Small Claims Limit Says Ministry Of Justice
No Rise In Small Claims Limit Says Ministry Of Justice The Ministry of Justice yesterday announced there will be no immediate increase in the small claims court limit. The news means that personal injury claimants seeking justice for low-value claims will still be able to take their case to c...
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NHS Safety Cover Up Costs £500,000 In Hush Money
NHS Safety Cover Up Costs £500,000 In Hush Money NHS boss Sir David Nicholson faces a new crisis after former United Lincolnshire Hospital trust Chief Executive publicises his safety concerns about the hospital’s high incidence of deaths. David Walker, the former boss says he was paid to keep...
Read MoreNHS Direct Advice Leads To Boxing Day Death
NHS Direct Advice Leads To Boxing Day Death A nurse has been struck off the medical register following the death of a patient who she advised on an NHS Direct phone call. The unknown patient called the free NHS advice line on Christmas Day to explain his symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea and a ...
Read MoreNHS Boss Refuses To Resign Despite Hospital Failings
NHS Boss Refuses To Resign Despite Hospital Failings Addressing MPs at the Health Select Committee yesterday NHS Chief Executive Sir David Nicholson said he has no intention of resigning, despite admitting faults during the Mid Staffordshire hospital scandal. The meeting followed a collective...
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New Stem Cell Research Offers Hope For Brain Injury Victims
New Stem Cell Research Offers Hope For Brain Injury Victims Brain injury scientists have been working on stem cell research in an effort to unravel the damage done to brains following a stroke. The type of stem cells used in the study are neural cells called Astrocytes and their job is to con...
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New Safety Regulations To Eliminate Iconic Yellow Builders’ Hat
New Safety Regulations To Eliminate Iconic Yellow Builders’ Hat Whether it’s Tommy Walsh, Bob the Builder or simply the man erecting your extension, for years, builders have been associated with their traditional yellow hard hats. However, a new colour-coded hat scheme launched by trade organisa...
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New Right To Life Ruling Paves The Way For Injured Soldiers
New Right To Life Ruling Paves The Way For Injured Soldiers A groundbreaking ruling from the Supreme Court means that some soldiers and their families will now have the right to pursue negligence claims. Previously, it had not been possible to bring a case against the Military of Defence wher...
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New Research Into Head Injuries Show Concussions Differ Amongst Sufferers
New Research Into Head Injuries Show Concussions Differ Amongst Sufferers New research by scientists investigating head injuries has revealed that concussions have different effects on people. New Research Provides Hope For Clearer Patient Treatment Strategies A new finding by researchers is e...
Read MoreNew Recovery Hope For Traumatic Brain Injury Victims
New Recovery Hope For Traumatic Brain Injury Victims A new finding using microscopic particles that increase oxygen flow to the brain following a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) means that victims’ recovery could be greatly improved. TBIs have remained a conundrum for scientists for many years a...
Read MoreNew NICE Guidelines On Head And Brain Injuries
New NICE Guidelines On Head And Brain Injuries The National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE) has said that brain injuries are often not treated promptly enough following an accident. The statement was made in new guidelines that were published by the organisation where it was also hig...
Read MoreNew Head Injury Guidelines Needed Say Football Authorities
New Head Injury Guidelines Needed Say Football Authorities Football Unions have called for a change in head injury guidelines to ensure the safety of players. Fifpro and Professional Footballers’ Association, PFS, John Bramhall says that players should leave the field if they have had a head ...
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New Football Head Injury Rules backed By Brain Injury Charity
New Football Head Injury Rules backed By Brain Injury Charity Significant rule changes regarding the way in which head injuries are dealt with on the football pitch will be implemented when the 2014 – 15 season kicks off this month. The main shift in protocol will be when and if a head injury...
Read MoreNew Concussion Training For Rugby Players
New Concussion Training For Rugby Players The Rugby Football Union has announced that all England Rugby Union players and coaches will receive new, compulsory concussion training before the next season commences. There has been a spate of sports-related concussion injuries in the media recent...
Read MoreNew Brain Injury Repair Research Focuses On Ageing Brain
New Brain Injury Repair Research Focuses On Ageing Brain A research team from the University of Adelaide, South Australia has been working on ways to find out more about how to improve the recovery of patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Focus On Human Brain's Ageing Proce...
Read MoreNeuroscientists Warn Of Sports-related Brain Injuries
Neuroscientists Warn Of Sports-related Brain Injuries A leading authority in neuroscience has said that the risks of head injuries while playing some sports can result in symptoms similar to those who have dementia. Repeated blows to the head could cause more risk of brain damage says John Ha...
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National Road Victims Month
National Road Victims Month You might expect more road traffic accidents to occur during the winter where ice and snow can increase the risk to road users. However, it is August that usually sees more fatalities on UK roads than any other month. For this reason, in 1998, road traffic accident...
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MP Demands Asbestos Site Clean Up
MP Demands Asbestos Site Clean Up MP Lord De Mauley has condemned the inaction of a Cheshire recycling company for not removing asbestos waste from its site. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has been damming of the 1000 tonnes ...
Read MoreMotorists Urged to Speed Down to Save Lives for Road Safety Week
Motorists Urged to Speed Down to Save Lives for Road Safety Week This week (20th-26th November), is Road Safety Week, the UK’s biggest road safety event. The campaign is coordinated by national road safety Brake! and supported by the Department of Transport. This focus of this year’s campaign...
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Motorcycle Enthusiast Compensated For Wrist Injury At Work
Motorcycle Enthusiast Compensated For Wrist Injury At Work A motorbike mechanic from West Yorkshire has received £27,000 in compensation following an accident at work. The man, from Rotherham, was working at the Sheffield Motorcycle Centre in October 2009 when he was preparing to test-drive a...
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