Martin Lewis addresses LPAs (Lasting Powers of Attorney) and their importance
Yesterday, MoneySavingsExpert’s Martin Lewis once again spoke about the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). We cannot stress the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney enough, as we are often instructed to prepare LPAs by clients who are unaware of what these documents are and have been directed to their solicitor by medical…
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135 employees killed in work-related accidents this year, figures reveal
More than 100 employees were killed in work-related accidents over the past year, new figures show. Meanwhile, the statistics, released by The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) also revealed that more than half a million workers sustained self-reported non-fatal injury in the workplace during the same period. The annual statistics have shown…
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‘Wonderful mum’ died from drinking too much water after NHS failures
An NHS Trust has apologised and admitted their failings to the family of a woman who died from drinking too much water in their care. Michelle Whitehead, 45, was detained at a mental health unit in Nottingham after she suffered a breakdown. But while she was there, she started drinking water excessively, which is…
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Boy, 10, died from avoidable asthma attack after NHS failures, coroner rules
A 10-year-old boy who died from an asthma attack did so “as a consequence of failures by healthcare professionals” it has been concluded. William Gray died at Southend University Hospital in 2021 after his mother claimed his asthma ‘was not taken seriously.’ Following a two-week inquest, Coroner Sonia Hayes concluded that “neglect” contributed to…
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Entertainment company fined £16,000 after worker falls to death
An entertainment company has been fined £16,000 after a worker fell through the roof of a temporary stage and died. Russell Bowry, 52, was working as a self-employed rigger for ELP Broadcast and Events Ltd’s Cardington Hangar Studios in Bedfordshire when he fell from a height in 2018. He was part of…
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Judge to conduct cider ‘taste test’ amid Aldi copycat row
A judge is due to carry-out a ‘blind taste test’ between two rival ciders as it determines the outcome of a ‘knock-off’ trademark dispute. Her Honour, Judge Melissa Clarke, will decided whether there is a similarity between Thatchers cloudy lemon cider and Aldi’s Taurus brand. Thatcher’s is reportedly suing Aldi for infringement and pass…
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Workers can sue for stress without formal diagnosis, judge rules
Employees who suffer from work-related stress can sue their employers for disability discrimination, even if they have not been diagnosed with a mental illness, an employment judge has suggested. The ruling came after an NHS worker, who is in the process of suing her employer for discrimination, was found to be disabled at an…
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UK Disability History Month 2023: 5 ways to create an inclusive workplace
Disability History Month is here to tackle discrimination and reduce the stigma that people with disabilities face every day. By reflecting on the past, and raising awareness of the discrimination that people with long-term impairment face, positive changes can be made. UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) is based on a social model and human…
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Almost 2 million workers suffered from ‘work-related’ illness this year, figures reveal
Almost two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health over the past year. The statistics, revealed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) also showed that almost half of the cases were down to stress, depression or anxiety. The figures show that from 2022 to 2023 1.8million workers reported that…
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