Insights
15 Jul 2022
Pressures on Emergency Services and the Impact on Patients
It was reported recently by the BBC that the pressure on NHS emergency services is getting worse. So how do we know this? Patients are waiting longer than normal for ambulance support. Increased number of NHS staff sickness and increased number of patients going to A& E for urgent care. Possible causes for these could […]
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15 Jul 2022
Consequence of a misdiagnosis and delay in correct treatment
Acting for a client not long back with a misdiagnosed Achilles tendon fracture and tear as a simple sprain has prompted this post. The client in question was a primary school head teacher. She lost her footing on a pavement while walking. She attended the A & E immediately as she heard a ‘crack’. At […]
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15 Jul 2022
IMD Solicitors Signs the Mental Health at Work Commitment to Improve and Support the Mental Health of their Employees
IMD Solicitors signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment today, demonstrating their ambition to develop a workplace environment and build on their positive culture where all employees can thrive. By signing the Mental Health at Work Commitment, IMD Solicitors has committed to achieving better mental health outcomes and a genuine longer-term positive impact on staff’s […]
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15 Jul 2022
Stillbirth and Birth Injury Claims During Covid-19
The birth of a healthy baby is the one wish all parents want to see come to fruition but what happens when the baby is harmed during childbirth due to an avoidable mistake by the medical professionals? This can be devastating for the child and the parents, especially, if the child is left with lasting […]
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15 Jul 2022
Delayed diagnosis and delayed treatment of bowel cancer
We all probably know someone in our circle who has cancer this is a sad reality today. For patients’ and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis often their world is turned upside down once they have to navigate cancer care with the reality of the possibility of a life cut short. The outcome for patients […]
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6 Jul 2022
Moving Overseas After a UK Divorce
If you are planning to move overseas after your separation or divorce, your head may be filled with all the practical arrangements, like finding somewhere to live and booking a reputable removal company to transport your belongings overseas. However, if you have children with an ex-partner, and they will be accompanying you on your new […]
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6 Jul 2022
International Divorce and Pensions: Explained
Pensions on divorce is a complex area of family law, and this becomes even more complex when there is an international element. A pension can often be the most valuable thing a person owns, so it is vital to seek specialist advice at the earliest possible opportunity. There are typically two key issues to consider […]
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6 Jul 2022
No-Fault Divorce – Is It Better To Get Divorced in the UK?
In April 2022, no-fault divorce took effect in the UK, making it easier for couples who are eligible for divorce in the UK to bring their marriage to an end. Divorce is never easy, but the new laws bring an end to the requirement to blame one party for the breakdown of the marriage, making […]
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20 Jun 2022
Cancer- late diagnosis, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of cancer claims
The word cancer is synonymous with either death or a terminal illness yet if caught in time some patients do recover successfully. With advance in medicine patients have a better chance of survival if the condition is diagnosed in a timely manner so as to allow medical intervention and treatment to start promptly. Patients and […]
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