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How common is anaesthetic negligence? NHS Resolution and the Association of Anaesthetists’ review of claims related to anaesthesia

Researchers from the Association of Anaesthetists and NHS Resolution have published a review of medical negligence claims related to anaesthesia. Since 1995, NHS Resolution (previously known as the NHS Litigation Authority or NHSLA) has defended...
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All change: The Welsh ALN reforms

What are the ALN reforms? Pupils in Wales with special educational needs (SEN) are supported through early intervention/intervention plus; school action/action plus; and Statements of SEN. These are now being phased out in favour of...
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HSIB reports on delayed emergency neonatal blood transfusion at birth following acute blood loss during labour and/or delivery

Healthcare watchdog, HSIB, have published their latest national investigation report,  Emergency neonatal blood transfusion at birth following acute blood loss during labour and/or delivery. The national investigation was launched following HSIB’s maternity investigation into the...
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HSIB warns healthcare staff – paracetamol is not a low-risk medication

Healthcare watchdog, HSIB has published its latest report, Unintentional overdose of paracetamol in adults with low bodyweight. The report follows HSIB’s national investigation into the safety risk to adult patients with low bodyweight of liver...
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Tales from the Tech Corridor

Discover Tales from the Tech Corridor, our podcast series featuring inspiring conversations with technology entrepreneurs, innovators and founders as they share their journeys, insights and visions for the future of innovation.
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Witnessing of Wills

One area that is often overlooked or forgotten when making a will is the question of who is eligible to act as a witness. The legal requirements of a valid will Under Section 9 of...
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Snap Care – cease to maintain education, health and care plans (EHCPS)

I spoke with SNAP Care on 9 February 2022 about EHCPs, and what you need to know about when a Plan can be ceased, and when one is ceased, by the local authority (LA). Here...
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Restrictive Covenants

Employment contracts often contain restrictions on what an employee can do after he leaves employment. Given the seeming desire that exists within the Great Resignation for employees to move and seek new opportunities with employers...
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Caesarean section births – NHS maternity chiefs tell hospitals to abandon ‘unsafe’ targets

NHS maternity services in England must stop limiting the number of caesarean sections they perform to meet ‘unsafe’ targets. According to media sources, including The Guardian newspaper and the BBC, a letter from NHS maternity...
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RCOG scientific paper says social factors affecting health must be understood to reduce risk of maternal death

A new scientific paper, Understanding the Relationship Between Social Determinants of Health and Maternal Mortality, has highlighted the link between social factors affecting health and the risk of maternal death. The research, which was commissioned...
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Government mulling over need for greater transparency over disclosure by agents of referral fees paid to them by conveyancers

National Trading Standards’ (NTS) estate and letting agency team, has revealed the NTS is to discuss with the Government whether stricter rules are needed to require estate agents to disclose receipt of referral fees from...
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Help Us Help You Cervical Screening Saves Lives campaign

A new, national, NHS campaign is calling on all who are eligible for cervical screening to book a screening appointment and not to ignore their screening invitation. The Help Us Help You Cervical Screening Saves...
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Life after a serious accident

Meet Stuart Melrose. At the age of 27 he dived into a swimming pool and broke his neck leaving him paralysed. Prior to the accident he was a very active person and had just returned...
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The New Homes Quality Code – Further thoughts for Housebuilders – No. 2

In this note we look at some of the features of the Code and the issues to be faced by developers as a result. Who can benefit from the Code? The Code is intended to...
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The Value of Compensation a report by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) have published a report highlighting the personal impact that injuries from medical negligence can have on patients and their families, and their experience of the help they receive...
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How can my children be involved in family mediation?

What is mediation? Family mediation is a process where an impartial party called a mediator helps you work out arrangements concerning children, finances or other family law matter. Issues concerning child arrangements can arise during...

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