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HSIB warns incorrect use of central venous catheters for dialysis may cause air embolus & life-threatening injury

Healthcare watchdog, the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has warned that incorrect use of central venous catheters in dialysis treatment may cause life-threatening injury from air embolism. The report, Safety risk of air embolus associated...
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April 2023 Employment Law changes that you need to know

It is that time of year where April brings with it an increase in national minimum wage, unfair dismissal compensation, a weeks pay and other statutory payments. Employers, employees and HR professionals should be aware...
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Renters Reform – An update on what life without section 21 notices might look like

Whilst light in detail, we have been supplied a little more information in the last couple of days. Firstly, in an interview with the BBC, Michael Gove commented that the reforms will be moved forward,...
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Methods of service of court proceedings – Electronic or even by NFT

There have been two recent cases addressing the methods which can be used to serve court claims showing that the Court is willing to adapt its procedures to allow for service where necessary but that...
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Lease Extension: Why should a leaseholder seek to extend their lease?

A leaseholder who has less than 90 years left to run on their lease should consider applying for a lease extension. Failure to do so could make the lease more difficult to sell or mortgage,...
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Immediate changes to the Sponsor Management System – Immigration Alert

In a continuing recent theme of embracing technological advancements, the Home Office has confirmed that from 24 March 2023, some requests submitted on the Sponsor Management System (SMS) will be automated to provide immediate responses....
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The Rising use of CHATGPT and its implications

There has been much talk in recent weeks about AI and the use of bots and in particular CHATGPT, which was released in November 2022. It has sparked conversations with children at school who have...
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New recommendations for e-scooter regulation and technical standards

The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety ( PACTS) and the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) have set out their recommendations for internationally agreed technical standards for e-scooters, and regulations for their use. The joint...
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How up to date are your employment contracts?

This week, I have been helping both employer clients and individuals with settlement agreements and my tip is: how up to date are your contracts of employment? I have been asked this week to both...
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New speeding campaign targets young male drivers

THINK! has launched a new road safety campaign to raise awareness of the risks of speeding or driving too fast for the road conditions. The new speeding campaign targets young, male drivers and challenges them...
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Deaths and injuries from vehicles on farms – HSE launches new safety campaign

Workplace health and safety regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new safety campaign to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by accidents involving vehicles on farms. To those of...
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Rent to Rent, Rent Repayment Orders and the conclusion of Rakusen v Jepsen

Rent to Rent tenancies have grown significantly in popularity in recent years. The process of landlords letting out their properties to professional companies who would then sub-let to their own tenants looks attractive as a...
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Pregnancy Loss – a gap in the law

Sadly miscarriages are much more common than many people realise, with an estimated one in four pregnancies ending in miscarriage (which is defined as the loss of a pregnancy within the first 23 weeks and...
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How far can you push changes to planning permission by using section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act?

The answer seems to be quite a lot – provided you do not depart from the description of the consented development contained within the planning permission. It is established law that you cannot use section...
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Cauda Equina Syndrome and the new CES Pathway

NHS improvement programme Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) have announced the release of the National Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Pathway. Its aim is to provide clarity and clear guidance for doctors and other...
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Right to work checks – the top 5 pitfalls

Right to work checks As we know, employers are required to check the right to work of all new recruits before they start working for them. As a result of Brexit and the pandemic there...

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