Insights
9 Nov 2020
Mouth Cancer Awareness Month
This month is Mouth Cancer Action Month, a charity campaign aimed to raise awareness of mouth cancer and to improve the lives through early detection, prevention as well as treatment. As a Clinical Negligence lawyer I come across cases of delayed diagnosis of different types of cancer, including mouth cancer. We see our clients in […]
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4 Nov 2020
Coronavirus and NHS Waiting List
Pressures on NHS staff to treat non Covid 19 patients with other serious health issues such as cancer, heart conditions and hip replacement surgeries have for understandable reasons been put on the back burner while the NHS were coping with pandemic. However, social distancing and staff shortage are but a few of the challenges faced […]
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4 Nov 2020
Covid 19 and the aftermath
For the past few weeks it seems we have been in a bad dream but when the dust settles we will have time to pause and reflect. There will be a reflection on the government’s strategy and decisions to deal with this pandemic. There will be many questions on patient safety, NHS staff safety and […]
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19 Oct 2020
Non-Matrimonial Assets and How to Protect Them
When a couple divorce, it’s assumed that splitting their assets will be a swift and straight forward process, with each party taking a 50/50 share of any jointly owned property and funds. In reality, matters are often more complex, and it’s possible that one person will leave the marriage with a greater share of any property, […]
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28 Sep 2020
Primodos Drug, Birth Defect And Compensation
We have heard in the news that following an in depth investigation by Sky News the campaign to seek redress for a pregnancy test drug called Primodos has led to an apology from the Health Secretary however, there is no evidence that the manufacturers of the drug are prepared to compensate the victims. The victims […]
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16 Sep 2020
Sepsis Awareness
It is hard to appreciate but one in 3 people who die in a hospital have sepsis. 13th September 2020 is World Sepsis Day. I saw an interview on the T.V. yesterday of a well-known and respected comedian who was talking about how he will be raising awareness of the dangers of sepsis and what […]
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28 Aug 2020
Our Guide To Understanding Matrimonial Assets
When the assets of a marriage are divided when a couple divorce, it’s often assumed that they will automatically be split evenly between both parties. In reality, it’s possible that one person will leave the marriage with a greater share of property, savings, investments and pensions than the other, depending on the past, current and […]
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3 Jun 2020
Impact of Coronavirus on Medical Negligence Claims
We are in unchartered territory and we are all affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. Those pursuing medical negligence claims and those who may have complaints will wonder how they will continue to get justice when they are also facing a moral dilemma as to whether or not to continue with their complaint as they […]
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1 Apr 2020
International Divorce case study: when the respondent lives abroad and does not engage in the proceedings in the UK
Our International Divorce Lawyers and Solicitors in the UK have a lot of experience in dealing with: Am I eligible to apply for a divorce in England and Wales? You can apply for a divorce in England and Wales if: What if my husband/wife lives outside of England and Wales? As we act for international […]
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