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HSIB highlights increased risk of maternal injury and death from poor VTE (blood clot) risk assessment and awareness in pregnancy

HSIB (Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch) has published the findings of its national investigation: The assessment of venous thromboembolism risks associated with pregnancy and the postnatal period. As the healthcare watchdog prepares for its imminent transformation...
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The testator did not have capacity? What can you do?

In England and Wales, it is not unusual for testators to not reveal the contents of their wills to their loved ones. This means sometimes it comes as a surprise to the beneficiaries and/or potential...
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What happens if I get into a motor accident and the defendant isn’t insured?

A road traffic accident can have a profound impact on you and your loved ones. While it is rare, accidents can be caused by an uninsured driver or a driver/rider who then leaves the scene....
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Court of Protection Deputyship series

When someone lacks the mental capacity to manage their own affairs, the Court of Protection and the role of a deputy become vital in protecting their interests, finances and wellbeing. It’s an area that raises...
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Q&A with Kate Gibbons, Case Manager

Kate Gibbons is a Case Manager with Emma Way Associates. She is a qualified physiotherapist and has worked at several London teaching hospitals. Kate has been a Case Manager since 2007 and specialises in helping...
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60 Seconds with James Pantling-Skeet – Dorset Children’s Foundation (DCF) Trustee

James Pantling-Skeet is an experienced Associate in Boyes Turner’s highly regarded Community Care, Court of Protection and Special Educational Needs teams. In this 60-second read, James talks to experienced medical negligence solicitor Vanessa Wand about...
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Out of sight, out of mind – Managing hybrid working and the Gender Pay Gap

Sunday 20 November marked Equal Pay Day 2022 – the day on which women, on average, stop earning relative to men because of the Gender Pay Gap. After this date, women effectively work for free...
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Limits to the Mannai test – When is an incorrect notice defective beyond repair?

The Mannai test is a well-known and often used defence to allegations of invalid notices due to minor errors. Essentially in basic terms, if a reasonable recipient would have known what the notice was, what...
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Letters of Administration – To whom should they be issued?

In the recent case of Kelly-Lambo V Lambo [2022] the court had to determine who, out of two women both claiming to be the surviving spouse of the deceased who had died intestate, should be...
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Latest MBRRACE-UK report warns maternal death rate is increasing

The latest Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care report from maternity care investigator, MBRRACE-UK, has warned that the rate of deaths amongst pregnant, birthing and postnatal women is increasing. Their latest annual report looks at the...
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Blended families – who can inherit?

Blended families are a very common feature of todays society. It is often the case that a family comprises parents who both have children from previous relationships and maybe even children of their own. With...
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How landlords can prepare in case of a future deposit deduction related dispute

Building on part 1, what landlord can make deductions for, and part 2, how much a landlord can claim, the following will explore how a landlord can best prepare throughout a residential tenancy, in case...
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NHS Resolution’s Early Notification (EN) Scheme update lacks evidence of early financial help for families after birth injury

The NHS’s defence organisation, NHS Resolution, has published its latest report on the Early Notification (EN) Scheme. The second report: The evolution of the Early Notification Scheme promotes NHS Resolution’s efforts to reduce the length...
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Residential tenant deposit disputes: How much can a landlord legally claim?

This article will explore howmuchof the tenants deposit the landlord can claim in the more common scenarios where a landlord wishes to make a claim against a tenants deposit. Rent arrears With rent arrears, how...
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Making a medical negligence claim FAQ’s – Why bring a claim?

https://youtu.be/1HMLUCkKa3E?si=AxFMjqR53OWjA4Dc For those who face physical and / or financial hardship because of medical mistakes it is essential to bring a compensation claim to obtain the necessary financial support to live as near a normal...
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Making a medical negligence claim FAQs – Will I have to go to court?

https://youtu.be/RQkATRHnFhU?si=g1jgzlHUTd9RsYy1 It is very rare indeed that a claim goes to trial. Our clients’ claims usually settle successfully without the need for a contested trial. Whilst we cannot guarantee that any particular claim will settle...
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