Why choosing a law firm over an HR consultancy agency for your small business is a no-brainer
As a small business owner with less than 50 staff, it is highly likely that you have either considered outsourcing your HR arrangements, or are already in contract with an HR consultancy agency. On the surface it may seem that law firms and HR consultancy agencies offer similar services. However, that could not be…
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British Navy face higher risk of lung cancer due to on-board asbestos exposure, study finds
A University of Oxford study has found that asbestos exposure led to a higher incidence of asbestos-related lung cancers in British naval personnel than in any other armed forces. The research, which was carried out in partnership with the University of Adelaide, was based on data collected from more than 30,000 United Kingdom and…
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Ageing and noise exposure are the two major causes of hearing loss, study finds
Over 40 per cent of adults over the age of 50 in the UK suffer from hearing loss – with age-related damage (presbycusis) being the main cause. Studies show that age-related hearing usually affects both ears and worsens over time. Age-related hearing loss happens due to the gradual wear and tear of tiny sensory…
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NHS launches review into why patients aren’t being seen despite rise in budget and staff
The NHS has launched a review into why it is not treating more patients, despite having more staff and a higher budget than before the pandemic. According to The Times, management consultant agency McKinsey has been brought in to conduct a 10-week investigation to identify the inefficiencies and to ensure that health chiefs are…
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Woman who suffered vaginal mesh complications awarded £1m from NHS
A woman has won a record settlement from the NHS after suffering severe complications from a vaginal mesh implant. According to reports, the woman has won at least £1 million after experiencing medical negligence at Coventry’s University Hospital. Yvette Greenway-Mansfield, 59 suffered from serious complications after she was given a mesh implant at Coventry’s…
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Funfair manager jailed and fined after three-year-old dies on exploding inflatable
A funfair manager has been jailed and fined after a three-year-old girl died while playing at one of the attractions. Ava-May Littleboy had been on Bounce About’s inflatable trampoline at Gorleston Beach, Norfolk in 2018 when the inflatable exploded and ejected her high into the air. Ava-May and a nine-year-old girl were on the…
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Man with brain damage launches legal appeal against COVID vaccine provider
A man who suffered a severe brain injury after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine is launching a legal appeal. Father-of-two Jamie Scott claims he suffered a blood clot which left him with permanent brain damage after receiving the vaccination in April 2021. According to reports, he suffered a blood clot which left him with…
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Nurse wins £10,000 compensation after botched dental treatment
A nurse has been awarded £10,000 in compensation after her dentist ‘over-drilled’ her teeth and left her in ‘excruciating pain for years’. Susan Jenkins, 58, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire successfully sued her dentist after she paid out thousands to reverse her ‘botched dental treatment.’ The 58-year-old nurse sought legal help after the experience at her dentist…
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Woman wins large payout after terminal cancer misdiagnosed as hayfever
A retired social worker has won a large payout after her terminal breast cancer was misdiagnosed as hayfever by her local hospital. The 64-year-old who does not want to be named is said to have suffered a ‘litany of medical negligence errors’ by her local NHS trust. The Newcastle woman, who was initially diagnosed…
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