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How meningitis can cause permanent brain damage: a guide for families affected by medical negligence

When someone you love becomes seriously ill, particularly a child or newborn, it can feel like your world has been turned upside down. One of the most frightening and devastating conditions that families may face...
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Cauda equina syndrome negligence: common failures in diagnosis and treatment

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious, rare neurological condition caused by compression of the cauda equina nerve roots at the base of the spinal cord. When not diagnosed or treated in a timely fashion,...
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Key points to know about Education Otherwise Than at School or College (EOTAS/C)

Lydia Dunford-Anderson, Associate Solicitor in our Education Team, has written a book on EOTAS/C entitled ‘A Practical Guide to Education Otherwise Than at School or College (EOTAS/C)’, published by Law Brief Publishing Ltd. She has presented...
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Returning to practice after stroke: Emma’s journey as a solicitor

I was delighted to be invited onto the #RothleyOnTheRecord podcast to discuss my journey back to practice as a solicitor after experiencing a life-changing stroke at just 26. In conversation with Heledd Wyn, I reflected...
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How a Subarachnoid Haemorrhage (SAH) leads to brain damage

A subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a serious medical emergency that can cause life-changing brain damage if not recognised and treated quickly. The impact of a subarachnoid haemorrhage can be devastating, both for the person affected...
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Brain injury from meningitis – understanding its effects on speech, language and communication

Brain injury from meningitis – understanding its effects on speech, language and communication When meningitis strikes, its consequences can be deadly unless swift action is taken to admit the sufferer to hospital for urgent intravenous...
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The SEND Crisis: What parents need to know about the House of Commons Education Committee Report

For many families raising children with special educational needs (SEN), the latest report from the Education Select Committee will feel painfully familiar. It confirms what parents have been saying for years: the system is under...
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Inheritance tax planning: Using gifts and surplus income to protect your estate

More estates are paying Inheritance Tax every year. The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts HMRCs receipts to be approximately £14.3 billion by 2029/30, £2.5 billion of which they attribute to the policies announced in the...
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Back to school should not mean left behind: What if your child hasn’t returned?

For many families, September means getting back to routine with fresh school supplies, new timetables, and the morning send off to school. What happens to those whose children refuse school – sometimes for some considerable...
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Busting the Myths: Functional Realities of Modern Prosthetic Care

London Prosthetics Centre eliminates three of the main myths on prosthetics to ensure patients are getting the most out of their prosthetic care and are able to back to their daily activities. MYTH 1: Relying...
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How to dissolve a company

Company dissolution is the formal process of closing down a company and removing it from the official register at Companies House. Once dissolved, a company will cease to exist as a legal entity, meaning it...
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Lidl and the EHRC: Human Rights in focus

It is almost a year since the Worker Protection Act 2023 (WPA) introduced the proactive legal duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work. Lidl GB have become the latest...
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Retention of Title clauses explained: 5 essential tips for businesses

Retention of title (˜ROT) clauses can be a saving grace if incorporated properly into contracts. The purpose of a ROT clause is essentially to make it clear when the title, i.e. ownership, of goods transfers...
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Pets on Divorce: Who gets the family pet?

In England and Wales, the law regards pets as achattel orpersonal possession. Therefore, a court will treat the family pet as an item of property in the same way as other assets such as a...
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Pets on Divorce: What to do with your pet in a divorce

A pet is not just an animal; it can be your best friend, companion and an integral part of the family. Pets can be an important part of life and, consequently, of marriage. It is...
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Was your Subarachnoid Haemorrhage (SAH) Aneurysm missed? Negligence in screening and diagnosis

A sudden, severe headache. Nausea. Confusion. Sometimes, these symptoms are brushed off as a migraine or flu. But in some cases, they point to something far more serious: a subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) ” a medical...

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