Would you know if you had been exposed to harmful chemicals while at work?
Factories, construction, food preparation or cleaning are some of the more common employers using chemicals but hairdressers, florists, caterers, motor manufactures and agr...Read More
The theme of this week’s World Health Day is ‘creating a fairer, healthier world for everyone.’ Health equality is an issue around the globe with millions of people missing out on adequate healthcare.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says...Read More
Victims of violent crimes are often left with physical or mental scars which can be life changing. While the trauma of the crime can affect both the injured person and their loved ones.
The recent case of Sarah Everard put a spotlight on criminal ...Read More
Charities have seen an increase in the number of people needing support for domestic abuse during lockdown.
There are 2.4 million victims of domestic abuse reported every year in the UK and two thirds are women. Domestic abuse charity, Hestia said...Read More
Unless you are involved in the legal system, the difference between a solicitor and barrister is something a lot of people will not know.
Many of us will have used a conveyancing solicitor when moving home but solicitors also specialise in the fol...Read More
More than 1.4 million people visit A&E globally with a head injury every year often with devastating outcomes. Head injuries are most common in the under 25s and are the principal cause of death and disability in this age group.
They can affec...Read More
Carbon monoxide poisoning is known as the silent killer. There are around 60 deaths every year from this type of poisoning and more than 4,000 people visit A&E with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning annually.
The most common causes of carbon...Read More
Brexit is not the only change we can expect this year, as five new laws are to be introduced which will impact on anyone wishing to claim compensation for personal injury.
The changes, which will be rolled out throughout the year, range from whipl...Read More
The events of 2020 will have a long-lasting impact for many years to come but despite the pandemic, there have been some positive changes within the legal industry. Several rulings have been approved and the changes introduced should help those affe...Read More
Mental capacity is the ability to make your own decisions. Unfortunately, some people are not able to do this. There are several reasons that this could happen – dementia, a mental health problem, learning disability, intoxication or an acquired br...Read More
