Martha’s Rule to give NHS patients urgent access to second opinion
Martha’s Rule is set to be implemented in 100 NHS hospitals in April, to allow patients to seek an urgent second opinion if they feel they are not getting the care they need. The new legislation is to be rolled out across 100 NHS hospitals to give patients and their families round-the-clock access to…
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Legal rights for women going through the menopause explained
Women going through menopause will have more protections at work from today as the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published new guidance for employers. The new guidance states that employers could be sued if they do not make “reasonable adjustments” at work for women going through menopause, if their symptoms amount to being…
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Junior doctors in Wales begin 72-hour walkout over pay
Junior doctors in Wales are on strike for 72 hours from today in their second round of strike action this year. According to the British Medical Association Cymru Wales, more than 3,000 doctors are set to walk out from 7am on Wednesday, February 21st until 7am February 24th. This is the second time that…
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Council issues domestic abuse advice after Valentine’s Day
A specialist domestic abuse service has issued some important guidance for victims after Valentine’s Day took place last week. The service, which is run by Kent Country Council is warning people to be aware of the signs of domestic abuse, as well as safe ways to get help and support. The service said that…
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Union calls for ban on ‘precarious’ zero-hour contracts
A trade union is calling for a ban on zero-hour contracts as workers are often “stuck” with insecure and low-pay jobs. The call for the ban comes after figures from Labour’s Market Overview’s latest 2024 report estimate the levels of employment across the UK. The Trade Union Congress said employers are “parking workers on…
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9 most stressful industries to work in, according to study
If you feel stressed at work you’re not alone, as new data has revealed the top industries suffering from stress-related illnesses. The study analysed data from around 100,000 workers who reported stress-related illnesses to the Health and Safety Executive between March 2022 and 2023. The statistics show the number of stress-related illnesses caused or…
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How to claim for Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive Strain Injury is a condition which commonly affects the arm, wrist or hands by repeatedly doing the same task over and over again. This is often caused by the type of work you carry out on a day-to-day basis, or by playing certain types of sports. Repetitive Strain Injury is a common but…
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NHS hospital admits failings which resulted in ‘avoidable’ patient death
An NHS hospital has admitted its failings of care for a patient who died in 2019 after being investigated for alleged Medical Negligence. The investigation comes after the death of Ralph Sims, 65 who died after undergoing heart surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Mr. Sims suffered a sudden drop in blood…
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Five things to think about when writing a Will
Writing a Will can be an emotional and daunting task, but it is essential to have one in place to ensure your property and possessions are divided how you wish when you die. Your Will can also include non-financial assets, such as what will happen to your pets when you are no longer here,…
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