Responsibilities on an applicant during a CICA claim
Whilst it is a representative’s role to assist with the claim process, there are certain tasks that an applicant must do themselves. In this article we will run through the specific responsibilities which fall on an applicant and will explain why they are necessary to ensure the success of a claim to the Criminal…
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What are the symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic and terminal lung disease which disproportionately affects men, resulting in scarring and thickening of the tissue around the lungs, which inevitably leads to serious breathing issues. The causes of PF still remain poorly understood, although much of the recent research links a higher-risk of developing the condition to…
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World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day to encourage people to talk about their feelings, support one another and raise awareness of suicide prevention. This year, it is crucial to raise awareness as the number of suicides has been recorded as the highest on record since 1999. Recent figures released by the Office for…
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Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2024
September marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of different types of blood cancers, symptoms to look out for and what to do if you have suffered delays or a misdiagnosis. Blood Cancer is a type of cancer that affects your blood cells, and is caused by mutations in the DNA. When this…
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UK Mesothelioma hotspots revealed
New figures have revealed where in the UK has the highest number of Mesothelioma-related deaths, as the latest figures published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show the number of deaths is the highest on record. Between 2013 and 2022, there were more than 24,000 deaths – nearly 4000 more than the decade…
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Royal Marine Captain sues MoD for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
A former Royal Marine captain who served around the world, is suing the Ministry of Defence over claims that his time in service has left him deaf. Richard King worked with the Royal Marines for 36 years, where he was sent to some of the most deadliest spots, plagued with civil unrest including several…
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Teacher struck off after kissing private school student in night club
A trainee teacher has been banned from the profession after he was seen kissing a private school pupil in a nightclub after the annual summer ball. Jack Valentine had been acting as a chaperone at the annual event at Taunton School in Somerset, on 30 June 2022, when celebrations moved on to a nightclub…
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Ford car factory closed after asbestos discovery
A Ford car factory has been forced to close after banned asbestos was found in sections of the building. In a letter to customers, Ford – the UK’s second largest car brand, warned that a “small percentage” of chrysotile, commonly known as white asbestos, was detected in cement at one of its UK locations. …
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Police issue appeal after 334 people arrested and eight people stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival took to the streets in London over the bank holiday weekend, but despite the festivities, there were hundreds of violent crimes which took place among crowds. Metropolitan police have confirmed that there were more than three hundred people arrested for various offences across the two-day event, including eight stabbings and one…
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