Stress at work and fit notes explained
In recent months, we have witnessed a surge in media coverage surrounding the issue of fit notes (more commonly known as sick notes) by GPs for stress-related conditions. According to data from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the statistics show that 1.8 million workers reported…
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Boy, 5, hospitalised after suspected XL Bully attack
A young boy has been hospitalised after being bitten by a dog suspected to be an XL Bully. The incident occurred on Brazil Street in Hull at around 11:45 am on Tuesday, May 28. Police responded to reports of a five-year-old boy being bitten by a dog. The boy suffered head injuries in the…
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Automated Vehicles Act: Self-driving cars could be on British Roads by 2026 as new law introduced
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026 after the government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law last week. Announced in the King’s Speech last year, the AV Act will enable advanced technology to safely drive vehicles on British roads, as long as they stick to several guidelines. The AV Act…
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A Guide to Vibration Injury Claims
If you have suffered harm due to a vibration injury at work, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Vibration injuries are caused by regularly using vibrating tools such as chainsaws, jackhammers and pneumatic drills without the correct protections in place. Figures show that almost two million people are at risk of vibration injuries, while…
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5 top conditions skin cancer can be mistaken for
Skin cancer cases are on the rise in the UK, and that means that people should be educated more than ever on the signs and symptoms of this disease. Skin cancer is thought to be caused by unprotected exposure to the sun, but in most cases, it is curable with an early diagnosis and…
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Symptoms and how to stay safe
May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing knowledge about skin cancer, encouraging preventative measures, and highlighting the importance of early detection. Most skin cancer cases are caused by sun exposure and studies show that 86% of cases could have been prevented. Skin Cancer Awareness Month aims to educate people on…
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Silicosis: Concerns raised for migrant workers in stonemasonry industry
Concerns have been raised for the safety of migrant workers who work in the stonemasonry industry after figures show that some are being exposed to toxic materials without protection. The warning comes as Kevin Bampton, the chief executive of the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), said there were fears over workers being exposed to toxic silica dust when…
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Infected Blood Scandal: Inquiry into ‘biggest NHS treatment disaster in history’ to publish findings
A public inquiry into the infected blood scandal is due to publish its findings, after being dubbed the ‘biggest treatment disaster in NHS history’. HIV and hepatitis C-infected blood was given to more than 30,000 people in blood transfusions and contaminated blood products for more than two decades. The scandal affected two groups of vulnerable people, who needed blood…
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Teacher found guilty of sexual offences against two schoolboys
A school teacher has been found guilty of having sex with two schoolboys after falling pregnant with one whilst on bail. Rebecca Joynes, 30, was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of sexual activity with another child, by a jury at Manchester Crown Court today. The jury was told…
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