Alarming Gaps Found in Protecting Workers from Excessive Noise
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) exposed “alarming gaps” in noise-damage management, noting that 75% of workplaces lacked employees with the basic knowledge to maintain their hearing protection gear. The HSE identifies significant failings in the UK The HSE’s campaign identified significant failings across UK workplaces, particularly concerning employee training and equipment management…
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“Hiding in Plain Sight”: Surgeon Jailed for Staff Assault
A senior heart surgeon, who abused his position of power, has been sentenced to six years in jail for sexually assaulting female hospital staff for over five years. Amal Bose, 55, from Lancaster, was convicted in June of 12 counts of sexual assault against five women while working at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The…
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Impacted by Trigger Finger? Learn your solution
If you have suffered as a result of Trigger finger, a painful condition affecting daily tasks and earning a living. You are covered by a workers’ compensation claim for medical treatment, lost wages, and related expenses. What Jobs are at risk of causing trigger finger? Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is…
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A New Focus: Guernsey Responds to the Need for ADHD Services
In recognition of ADHD Awareness Month, health officials in Guernsey are actively looking for ways to improve services for patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The States of Guernsey have outlined initiatives aimed at reducing waiting lists and expanding local capacity to meet a significant increase in demand. What is ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity…
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A Guide to Secondary Victim Claims
When we hear about an accident, we often think of the person who was directly involved, the primary victim. But what about the people who weren’t physically hurt but were there to witness the traumatic event? These individuals are known as secondary victims, and under specific circumstances, they may be able to claim compensation…
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Equality for Workers Union Podcast – Workplace Accident Claims
Alex Singleton, a Paralegal and key member of our Employers’ and Public Liability team, was recently asked to make a guest appearance on the Equality for Workers Union (EFWU) Podcast to answer some questions about accident in the workplace claims. Here are some excerpts from the full podcast, including quotes from Alex. We hope…
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Migraine in the Workplace: Beyond “Just a Headache”
Migraine Awareness Week from September 22-28, 2025, is a critical time to address a widespread and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people in the UK. Far more than a simple headache, migraine is a severe, long-term health condition that can profoundly disrupt a person’s life, including their career. Migraine can mean:…
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Brewing Hope: Oakwood’s Coffee Morning for Macmillan
Oakwood Solicitors is proud to announce our support for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. We understand that a cancer diagnosis can be a challenging time, not just for the individual but for their entire family. The emotional, physical, and financial burdens can be overwhelming. This is why we are committed to doing our part…
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Elderly Woman Conned in “Stranded Astronaut” Romance Scam
Police are warning the public to be cautious of online romance scams after an 80-year-old woman in Japan was swindled out of one million yen by a fraudster posing as a stranded astronaut. The timeline of events The victim, who lives alone on Japan’s northern Hokkaido Island, met the scammer on social media…
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