Protect Yourself: A New HSE Guide to Safe Stone Worktop Installation & Dust Control
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) introduces new guidelines and develops regulations for stone worktop installers, educating employers and employees on stone dust protection and health monitoring for potential hazards. Dust from natural, artificial, or engineered stone can cause serious illness and occupational asthma, especially in industries involving chemicals and hazardous materials like respirable…
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PTSD Awareness Month 2025: Military Personal Injury Claims
PTSD Awareness Month, held annually in June, aims to raise awareness and understanding about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a severe mental health condition resulting from traumatic events. To help people recover from PTSD and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), the charity PTSD UK is leading this effort and provides trustworthy, easily comprehensible material. Fostering a community where…
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Free HSE training tackles work stress: Mental Health Week
As of May 12, 2025, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has introduced a free online learning module to help employers get to grips with the risk assessment of work-related stress. Launched in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May), the initiative builds on HSE Working Minds campaign, which helps companies minimise stress at…
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No Falls Week: Bradford builder sentenced after fatal fall of asylum seeker
The No Falls Foundation, a UK-based charity, is launching its annual No Falls Week campaign to promote safety working at heights. The foundation is dedicated to preventing falls from heights and helping those affected by life-changing consequences, as the most frequent cause of fatal accidents involving construction workers continues to be working from heights.…
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Mental Health Awareness week 2025
Mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, both in our personal lives and professional environments. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we share some tips on how to support yourself and those around you. We have also provided some links and contact details for mental health organisations that may be able to assist…
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VE Day 80th Anniversary: Military Legal Claims
As we mark 80 years since Victory in Europe, it is important to remember and honour the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of all those who served. Celebrating the spirit of unity and hope that emerged from those challenging times. Serving in the military involves honourable and challenging roles with risks, but understanding legal matters…
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How AI caught child abuser who fled to ‘paradise’
After more than 27 years on the run, a serial paedophile has finally been caught with the help of artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, 30th April, Richard Burrows, 81, was jailed for 46 years, receiving 97 charges of child sexual abuse while working as a housemaster at a Cheshire boarding school and alongside scout groups in…
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June 2026: Date set to close the largest investigation of maternal failings in NHS history
New cases in the largest investigation of maternal failures in NHS history are scheduled to close. According to senior midwife Donna Ockenden, the independent review of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is investigating 2,297 cases of harm caused to women and babies. Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust manages Nottingham City Hospital and…
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Noise-induced hearing loss and workplace claims – Deaf Awareness Week (5th-11th May)
Deaf Awareness Week 2025 in the UK is centred around the theme ‘Beyond Silence,’ which promotes understanding of the diverse communication methods used by deaf individuals. It calls for improved accessibility, greater inclusivity, and equal opportunities. One related issue is noise-induced hearing loss, with workplace injuries being a significant external cause. Raising awareness…
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