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NHS Maternity Failings: Mother and newborn baby death rates increase for first time in a decade

Concerns over NHS maternity care and patient safety have been raised after figures show that death rates for mothers and newborn babies have increased for the first time in a decade.   The worrying statistics came to light following an independent government review investigating the state of the NHS – and now experts warn that…

Gregg Wallace faces misconduct allegations

BBC TV presenter Gregg Wallace is at the centre of controversy following multiple allegations of misconduct whilst working on TV shows such as MasterChef.   Wallace, best known for hosting the renowned cooking show as well as other successes such as Inside the Factory, has been accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by former colleagues and…

Stress At Work: Symptoms of Burnout

In this article we look at what you should look out for if you think you might be suffering from work-related burnout.   As the end of the year approaches, we know that employers may put pressure on deadlines to be met before the Christmas break, or looming targets that need to be achieved before…

Storm Darragh: Making a claim for road traffic accidents

As Storm Darragh blasted the UK this weekend, we look at what to do if you have been involved in a car accident.   The Met Office issued rare red weather warning across the country, advising those not to travel unless essential. However, at this time of year, many people still took to the roads…

Accidents at Work: Company and director sentenced for putting workers at risk

A roofing firm has been fined and its director has been handed a suspended prison sentence after the lives of workers were put at risk during a renovation in Surrey.   Weather Master Roofing Limited and company director Jack Avanzo, also known as Jack Avenzo, were sentenced at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday following a…

Yaser Jabbar: Reports into Great Ormond Street surgeon a ‘white wash’, say families

Parents of children who suffered at the hands of disgraced Great Ormond Street surgeon Yaser Jabbar have spoken out after a ‘whitewash’ report was published this week.   Jabber treated ill children at Great Ormond Street between 2017 and 2022 – however it was later found that he left a number of children with serious…

Asbestos Claims: Hundreds of asbestos inspections to be carried out in Council buildings

The Health and Safety Executive has launched a campaign to inspect hundreds of Council buildings to ensure that the risk of asbestos is being managed properly.   Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will visit Council head offices across the country to ensure asbestos risks are being managed effectively to keep people safe. Exposure…

Clinical negligence delays reach record high – Why this needs to change

At Oakwood Solicitors Ltd, we understand that waiting for your clinical negligence claim to settle can be frustrating and stressful– especially if you are still experiencing health problems caused by negligence.   However, although our experienced team of legal experts do all they can to push through your claim as quickly and efficiently as possible…

Staying scam savvy – Virgin Money research shows how different generations are impacted by scams

According to research carried out involving 2,000 adults, it has been revealed that Gen Z are most likely to be caught out by telephone scams while Boomers are often tricked by phishing emails and texts; and under 27s are most likely to fall for online shopping scams.   Fifty five percent of consumers have noticed…