A Legal Guide to Maternity Failings
Our Medical Negligence team breaks down everything you need to know about maternity failings, birth injury claims, and the legal options that may be available if you or your baby have suffered avoidable harm. What Are Maternity Failings? Maternity failings can occur when the care provided during pregnancy, labour, birth or the postnatal…
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Men’s Health Week – How can my pharmacist help me?
This year’s Men’s Health Week focuses on pharmacy. We take a look at some of the ways a pharmacist can help if you are having trouble making it to your GP. Many things can clash with trying to fit a GP appointment into a busy day, and that’s if you can get one in…
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What Are Your Rights for Prolonged Radon Exposure?
Understand your rights: HSE to issue Crown Censure against HMPPS Following Prolonged Radon Exposure at HMP Dartmoor. HMP Dartmoor Radon Scandal The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has formally notified His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) of its intention to issue a Crown Censure. This decision follows a comprehensive investigation into severe…
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Your Guide to Lasting Power of Attorney Access Codes
Understand how to manage your Lasting Power of Attorney Online through updated digital access codes. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Managing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in England and Wales has become significantly more efficient thanks to digital services. An LPA allows a trusted person, known as an Attorney, to…
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Plans proposed to cut Employment Tribunal backlog
In new plans underway, the representative body for Employment lawyers has come up with a potential solution to handle the ever-growing backlog of Tribunal cases. The proposal was led by the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA), and called for compulsory mediation for all claims. To process claims more effectively, cases would be split between three…
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Oakwood Solicitors and Towards Join Forces for Client Well-being
Oakwood Solicitors is proud to announce a formal partnership with Towards, a Leeds-based high-street therapy organisation dedicated to empowering individuals through accessible, high-quality mental health support. Through this collaboration, this mental health awareness month, we are expanding our commitment to client care. We believe legal representation should go beyond the courtroom; it should ensure…
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Email Phishing Scams: What to Be Aware Of
We encounter so many different types of scams in the age of smartphones and instant messaging that it can be easier than you think to get caught off guard. A long established and common type of scam is the email phishing scam. But what is an email phishing scam, and how can you avoid…
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Why should I make a Lasting Power of Attorney now?
Lasting Powers of Attorney are more commonly associated with the elderly, but there is never a bad time for an adult to set an LPA in place. Why the Conversation Matters Now Raising awareness during Dementia Action Week is vital, highlighting that dementia affects people of all ages, not just the elderly. Therefore,…
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Carol Cook and Jordan Van Sittert to appear on ITV News Tyne Tees!
Our Head of Medical Negligence, Carol Cook, and Paralegal Jordan Van Sittert are due to make an appearance on ITV News Tyne Tees today at 18:00. Accompanied by our Head of Marketing, Kamile Banyte, Carol and Jordan have been asked to offer their professional insights to ITV News regarding the current state of…
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