Balancing business needs and employee wellbeing in sickness absence
In this episode of The Employment Law Pod, Andrew Whiteaker is joined by Julie Marsh, Partner in the Clinical Negligence team, to explore the challenges around managing long-term sickness absence. Together, they discuss: The realities employees face after serious illness or injury. Why early communication between employers and employees matters. The role of medical evidence and occupational health in fair […]
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 is meningitis ” an infection that can strike suddenly and cause long-term and permanent injury. If you’ve personally experienced this, […]
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, the consequences can be life‘long and devastating ” bladder, bowel, sexual dysfunction; mobility impairment; chronic pain; psychological injury. Key features […]
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 and their loved ones. What is a subarachnoid haemorrhage? A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a type of stroke caused by bleeding […]
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 antibiotics. Bacterial meningitis and its associated condition of septicaemia can kill and cause permanent disability. Prompt treatment saves lives and […]
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 solely on prosthetic technology guarantees successful clinical outcomes BUSTED: Prosthetic technology has evolved rapidly over the last decade. Microprocessor knees, […]
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 emergency that can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated immediately. Unfortunately, not all SAHs are diagnosed quickly enough. When […]
Client story: A minor lump becomes stage 4 cancer after hospital negligence
Gary was looking forward to his retirement when, in the autumn of 2020, he opted to retire early from work to free up extra hours for his fellow drivers. I retired because of the furlough system. I was a Tesco supermarket delivery driver. A lot of the drivers were younger people whose partners had been […]
Why input from a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) matters when you have a diabetic foot ulcer
For anyone living with diabetes, foot problems can quickly become serious ” and in the worst cases, life-changing. One of the most effective ways to manage and treat diabetic foot ulcers is through a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. NICE Guidance is clear that urgent referral (within 24 hours) to a multidisciplinary foot care service is […]
Red flags for Cauda Equina Syndrome – Spotting the warning signs
Have you ever heard of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)? It is a rare but very serious condition that happens when all the nerves at the base of the spinal cord ” called the cauda equina ” become severely compressed. These nerves play a vital role in controlling your bladder, bowels, sexual function, and movement and […]