Eastwood Park: Compensation scheme announced for abuse victims
Eastwood Park Detention Centre detainees who suffered physical abuse from members of staff will be able to claim compensation for physical abuse and in some cases psychological injuries, the Ministry of Justice announced earlier this month. Eastwood Park Detention Centre, in Falfield, South Gloucestershire originally opened in 1964 to house up to 95 boys,…
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Leeds Pride 2024: LGBTQ+ Legal Rights Explained
Sunday marks the day of Leeds Pride, which celebrates all things LGBTQ+ in our city centre. Colourful acts, drag, and live music will take to the streets to commemorate love, equality and friendship for all. Gay Pride has been celebrated for decades, to remember the Stonewall Riots, which took place in 1969. The riots,…
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Women’s safety branded ‘national emergency’ as 80% feel scared to walk home alone
A national emergency has been declared for women’s safety, as more than 80% say they are scared to walk home on their own. The survey, carried out by ITV News interviewed 1232 young adults, found that 81% of young women aged between 18-25 feel unsafe walking home in the dark. Speaking to…
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Family of teacher who died after routine operation say doctors failed her 5 times
A teacher who died after routine surgery on her ankle was failed by doctors five times, her family has said. 35-year-old Laura Griffiths died from pulmonary infarction at Pinderfields Hospital on December 31, 2019. The mum-of-two from Huddersfield had surgery the previous day after she broke her ankle on a night out on December 14.…
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King’s Speech: 7 laws set to change under Labour government
The King’s Speech has set out 40 new laws to change under the Labour government, as Keir Starmer aims to ‘improve the living standards of working people’. King Charles addressed the nation yesterday, outlining the agenda for the parliamentary year. Some of the proposed changes include improvements to the NHS, employment rights and housing…
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New plans to help women going through Menopause at work
As Labour came into power earlier this month, following the general election, we take a look at some of their proposals surrounding menopause in the workplace. The Labour Party proposed in their manifesto that they would make changes to help women going through menopause by introducing a rule where all employers with over 250…
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Fears NHS delays could cause ‘long-term’ health issues in children
Thousands of children are having to wait up to three years for NHS treatment, as a report has warned that the ‘forgotten generation’ will suffer long-term health issues as a result. According to research by NHS Providers, the NHS is struggling to cope with rising demand for increasingly complex and acute care needs among…
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Care home rated Inadequate following CQC inspection
The Willows Care Home, a residential facility for older adults, has been downgraded from ‘good’ to ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after a recent inspection. This evaluation, conducted in March, has triggered by safety concerns reported by residents and their families. At the time, The Willows housed 57 residents. According…
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Group Strep B Awareness Month: Claiming for birthing injuries
July marks Group Strep B Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading knowledge about Group B Streptococcus (GBS) and its impact on pregnant women and their newborns. This month aims to inform and educate expectant mothers, healthcare professionals, and the broader community about the importance of screening, prevention, and treatment. Group Strep B can…
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