Month: May 2021
What are the stages of a medical negligence claim?
Making a claim for medical negligence can seem daunting – especially as the vast majority of claimants may be going through the process for the first time. As you probably know, medical professionals owe their patients a duty of care to protect their health from the risk of harm. When they fail in this regard, […]
Access to dental care: lockdown exacerbates existing problem
Accessing NHS dental care is a problem for a significant amount of people in England. And the Covid-19 lockdown has only led to more issues for people requiring treatment. This is according to Healthwatch England’s recent review of more than 1,300 people’s experiences. The organisation said that some people were being asked to wait up […]
Technology is raising standards in conveyancing
John Espley, LEAP UK CEO, explains how conveyancers are using the latest technology and the LEAP Best Practice Standard to enhance their customer service and to win new business. The UK housing market remains remarkably buoyant, due to government measures such as the Stamp Duty holiday and government backed 5% deposit scheme. As with all […]
The Covid-19 Inquiry: what do we know?
On 12 May 2021, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that an independent public inquiry into the UK’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic would take place on a statutory basis under the Inquiries Act 2005. This means that the Inquiry will have a number of powers, including the ability to compel the production of statements and […]
How to detect and prevent racial discrimination in your company
In 2019, the University of Manchester conducted its Racism at Work survey, revealing some uncomfortable truths about workplace discrimination in the UK. More than 70% of Black and Minority employees said they had experienced racial harassment in the past five years. On top of this, 60% said bosses or managers had treated them differently due […]
Spinal scaffold technique heralds new dawn in spinal injury treatment
New data has revealed there are an estimated 50,000 people in the UK living with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and each year approximately 2,500 people are newly injured. Research carried out by the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), Aspire and Back-up (three of the leading UK charities providing support to people with spinal injuries) has shown […]
What questions should I ask my immigration lawyer?
Finding the perfect immigration lawyer is a necessity if you plan to shift to another country. While hiring an immigration lawyer is usually not necessary, it is best practice to have someone guide you through the application process, legalities, and paperwork. Many immigration lawyers also help with gathering the documentation and setting it in the […]
