Asbestos dangers suffer a lack of awareness, research reveals
New research has revealed that almost half of UK tradespeople don’t regard asbestos as a modern-day issue, with over a quarter of those surveyed admitting to ignoring correct removal procedures upon encountering it. Training provider, High Speed Training, conducted a survey in September 2024. It questioned 500 tradespeople about asbestos, and the results found…
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Possible manslaughter being investigated after 90 deaths at Brighton hospital
A recent Guardian article has revealed that the now doubled number of deaths, currently totalling 90, is being investigated as possible manslaughter at Royal Sussex Country NHS hospital in Brighton. Initially the total number of deaths was 40, but as the alleged number increases, Sussex police have had to ask the Home Office for…
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43% of working men want more mental health support from employers
New research by BUPA has revealed that two in five (43%) of working men would like to see more mental health support within the workplace from employers. These figures come in from healthcare provider BUPA’s most recent wellbeing index, which surveyed 8,000 UK adults. The survey uncovered that 50% of male respondents…
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Interview with Paul McMullan, our newly-appointed Head of Employers’ and Public Liability
We are delighted to announce that long-standing member of the team, Paul McMullan, has recently been appointed Head of our Employers’ and Public Liability department. We sat down with Paul and ask him a few questions about his time within the company. When did you join Oakwood Solicitors? “I joined Oakwood Solicitors…
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MoD launches investigation into aircrew cancers following helicopter allegations
The government has launched an investigation into the number of military personnel diagnosed with cancer, following claims that some helicopters exposed aircrew to toxic fumes. At least six cases have already been settled out of court by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and numerous other service members and their families are believed to be…
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Teenage Soldier’s death linked to ‘Psychotic and possessive’ behaviour from supervisor, Inquest hears
An inquest into the death of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck has revealed disturbing details about the intense and unwelcome behaviour she endured from her superior, Bombardier Ryan Mason, in the months leading up to her tragic death. Gunner Beck, 19, was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on 15 December 2021, with…
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Guide to Asbestosis
What is Asbestosis? What are the symptoms? What can we do to help? As Industrial Disease solicitors, we act for Claimants in relation to a number of different conditions, but one of the most serious conditions is Asbestosis. Often a diagnosis of Asbestosis can be slow to obtain, and other conditions can arise as…
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Child sexual abuse claims to have time limits removed
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that the three-year time limit for child sexual abuse victims to take action for compensation is to be removed in England and Wales. The MoJ has also said that laws will be refined, in order to “encourage” apologies from employers regarding conduct of current or former employees,…
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Silicosis: Do’s and don’ts for installing stone worktops according to HSE
The Health and Safety regulator has issued new, simplified advice for workers and employers who deal with engineered stone. The newly published document has been issued after increasing concerns around workers inhaling stone dust – causing long-term and incurable health issues such as silicosis. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance is…
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