24 Severe Medical Errors Recorded in Lincolnshire Hospitals since 2017
Interesting data from NHS Improvement has revealed that 24 severe medical errors have been recorded throughout Greater Lincolnshire Hospitals since 2017. Such errors are logged as ‘never events’, referring to serious incidents which are completely preventable and have to potential to cause anything from significant harm or death to patients. What types of errors were…
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How to Spot a Pension Scam
According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Pensions Regulator (TPR), the Express has reported that two-thirds of those asked would trust anyone offering them pensions advice, even if they hadn’t sought it out. Interestingly, the findings concluded that more highly educated individuals were more likely to succumb to a scam, with a bigger…
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Shirts for Jordan
The footballing world rallies following the tragic loss of former Huddersfield Town midfielder, with ‘Shirts For Jordan‘. Jordan Sinnott was found unconscious in Nottingham at around 2am on Saturday 25th January. The 25-year-old midfielder sustained a fractured skull and later died in hospital. Police say that they attended a ‘large-scale fight’ involving 8 men and…
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Welcome to Oakcast: The Oakwood Solicitors Ltd Podcast (EP-01)
Welcome to the launch of Oakcast: Oakwood Solicitors Ltd’s brand-new podcast! Each episode will focus on a different topic, from detailed explanations on how a specific claim type works, to relevant recent cases. Oakcast is all about legal people talking legal matters. Eventually, our aim is for Oakcast to become your go-to law encyclopaedia. In…
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QOC’s Protection Is Still Available For Second Tier Appeals
In the case of Wickes v Blair (No2) Costs [2020] EWCA Civ 17, the Claimant had already undertaken an unsuccessful appeal and had further appealed to the Court of Appeal. It was agreed that the Claimant should pay the Defendants costs of the appeal but it was not agreed that the Claimant should have QOCS…
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Construction Worker Falls From Roof
A man who had fallen onto a roof at a construction site on Eskdale Terrace in Jesmond, has suffered multiple injuries that were classed as non-life threatening. The Air ambulance crew were responders to the scene and treated his injuries before he was taken by ambulance to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle. …
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Poor Mental Health Amongst Workers – Costing Increase for Employers
According to a recent report by the charity Mind and recruitment firm Deloitte, the increase in prevalence of poor mental health amongst workers is affecting employers in more ways than just absence. With many staff reportedly scared to admit to struggling emotionally to colleagues and management, time spent at work is often unproductive as…
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Workplace Accidents Abroad – It’s not just Britain!
Over the last few weeks, I have written articles on fatalities and the issues and risks employees face in the workplace. My last two articles dealt with a fatality in a greenhouse and on a building site. This recent article on 24/7 Wall Street makes it clear that it is not just in this country…
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Workplace Bullying and Fear
According to a recent report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), a quarter of employees think that their company turns a blind eye to workplace bullying and harassment. The report, based on two online surveys, one for more than 2,000 workers and the other for HR Professionals and decision-makers, revealed that more…
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