Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month aimed at highlighting the signs and symptoms of the disease, supporting those who have been diagnosed, and encouraging others to get screened before it is too late. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, and represents 15% of all new cancer cases, and 30% of…
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5 steps to take if you realise you have been a victim of a scam
In 2024, unfortunately, scams are getting harder to identify as they can seem very genuine, professional and sophisticated. If you find that you are a victim of a scam, don’t panic. Being scammed can be a very distressing time and can have more than just a financial impact. Here are 5 simple…
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Girl, 13, died from Sepsis after series of NHS failures
A thirteen-year-old girl died from Sepsis in hospital after several key opportunities were missed to save her life. Chloe, 13 from Leicestershire died after being taken to the emergency department of Kettering General Hospital in Northamptonshire on Nov 28 2022 with “severe” pain in her ribs. According to reports, she had been…
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Staff Spotlight – Liam Hill
In our Staff Spotlight series, we take a look at key members of our team and find out a little bit more about them and their work. Today we meet Liam Hill, an experienced Solicitor and Deputy Head of our Industrial Disease Department. As well as Industrial Disease claims, Liam handles a lot of…
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Mental Health Awareness Day 2024
At Oakwood Solicitors, we understand that mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, both in our personal lives and professional environments. As we highlight Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s essential to take a moment to reflect on the importance of mental health and the steps we can take to support ourselves and…
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NHS doctor to receive sentence after sexual assault of female patients
An NHS doctor has been found guilty of indecent assault against women during routine medical examinations. Stephen Cox, 65, denied 16 counts of indecent assault against seven women between 1988 and 1997, whilst practising in Bracknell, Berkshire at the time of the offences. Cox was found guilty this month of 12 charges,…
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The upcoming closure of Pudsey Legal
We regret to hear about the upcoming closure of Pudsey Legal, which has been announced this week. The firm is set to cease operations on 31 October 2024. We understand that many clients of Pudsey Legal may have concerns regarding their legal matters, and we are here to assist you. Below, we address your…
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MoD admits it ‘did not do enough’ after soldier dies during training exercise
The Ministry of Defence has been handed a sanction by the Health and Safety Executive after a reservist died during a training exercise in North Yorkshire. Staff Sergeant John McKelvie, 51, died in hospital after the Jackal he was driving rolled down a hill and overturned during an off-roading exercise at Catterick Training Area…
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Man awarded £5,000 compensation after dentist removes wrong tooth
A client has been awarded £5,000 in compensation after the wrong tooth was extracted by a specialist dentist in Leeds. The client instructed Oakwood Solicitors to act for them after they attended an appointment for their UR7 tooth to be removed. However, after attending the dental practice, it was confirmed to the patient that the UR6 tooth was…
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