Accidents and workplace deaths
The recent story of a man in his 40s at the Hinkley Point C construction site serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by construction work. This article can be read here. As we have many regulations and safeguards in place on construction sites in the UK, it is safe to assume that…
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YouGov workplace harassment survey – Women more likely to be victimised
A new YouGov survey conducted by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust has revealed that harassment either at work or whilst travelling to work is much more likely to happen to women than men. The findings showed that high levels of violence, aggression, sexual and other unwanted behaviours were reported by those surveyed, with 44% of…
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High levels of Nitrous Oxide found in the maternity ward at Basildon Hospital
Nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) is commonly used as the ‘gas and air’ pain relief measure for birthing mothers in and during labour. In October of 2022, Staff were told by the Mid and South Essex Hospitals Trust that they have been working with “high nitrous oxide levels” in the maternity ward…
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Identifying personal injury claims in employment cases – Webinar with Jessica Rowson
Our head of Psychiatric Injury, Jessica Rowson, is presenting a one hour pre-recorded webinar about personal Injury cases in Employment matters. Available from 1st December for unlimited indefinite viewing This webinar is aimed at all employment practitioners who deal with discrimination cases. It will cover how to identify when a personal injury claim may…
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Gavin Williamson denies bullying allegations
Sir Gavin Williamson is facing fresh allegations allegations of bullying during his time as Defence Secretary. Not for the first time Sir Gavin has faced allegations, BBC News yesterday reported that this time Williamson told a senior civil servant to “slit your throat” and “jump out of the window” during his tenure under Theresa…
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Can I make a claim against Hydrology PLC?
Hydrology PLC was incorporated in 2013 and was previously known as Water Bonds Plc, Nexus Water Bonds and eventually changed their name to Hydrology Plc in 2016. What was Hydrology PLC and what happened to it? Hydrology Plc was an investment into financing and developing commercial water facilities. They raised capital from investors by…
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Stress Awareness Day – Signs of stress and how to combat it
We can all feel overwhelmed with life at times, particularly as we are living in an age of ever-escalating prices, worldwide political instability and intermittent fuel and energy uncertainties heading into the winter months. As today is Stress Awareness Day, we wish to focus not on the problems, but in tackling the stress these…
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Delayed diagnosis case study
The claimant suffered an injury to the ankle, X-ray imagining revealed no fractures and the Claimant was diagnosed with a soft tissue injury and discharged from A&E with advice to rest. Due to the injury the claimant was having symptoms of stress and insomnia. Medication was prescribed and the Claimant was referred to physiotherapy…
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Top 10 causes of stress at work
As with any aspect of life, some kind of stress is guaranteed. A certain amount of it is necessary to get things done, but there is a point when it become detrimental to your health. A great deal of our time is spent at work, so naturally, stress experienced there is likely to be…
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