Homemade Wills – Should I make my own Will?
Many of us may feel that we do not need a Will, or that our instructions are so simple, we can make our own Will at home explaining what we wish to happen in the event of our death. Homemade Wills have been increasing in popularity over recent years. However, disputes over inheritance also…
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CDC lung disease analysis
CDC findings dig into the risks of workers in certain industries developing COPD. You might be familiar with ‘Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’ (CDC) from movies and TV shows such as The Walking Dead, or more recently The Last of Us. Zombies and mushroom monsters aside, the real-world CDC has been hard at…
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Domestic Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
Over LGBTQ+ History Month, individuals come together in celebration of every LGBTQ+ person and in protest of any abuse individuals face. This includes solidarity against domestic abuse. Contrary to the myth that abuse cannot happen in LGBTQ+ relationships, around 25% of LGBTQ+ people and 80% of transgender people have suffered domestic abuse[1]. These are…
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Employee Benefits Awards 2023 recognise hybrid working in new category
COVID forced many companies to change their outlook with regard to hybrid working, and it appears that a lot have continued to embrace it post pandemic. In a newly launched category, the Employee Benefits Awards 2023 which celebrates the reward, benefits and HR community, are recognising companies who have offered effective benefits packages to…
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Plants can reduce employees’ physiological and psychological stress
According to the Journal of Experimental Psychology, studies conducted in 2021 found that added greenery in the workplace can increase productivity, reduce absenteeism, and boost feelings of wellbeing by 40%. A pilot experiment conducted recently by Finnish indoor nature technology business Naava, revealed that performing stress inducing cognitive tasks while surrounded by living plant…
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust fined £800k
The Trust received its massive fine after admitting failings over death of a new-born in an ‘inadequate’ service. The BBC has recently reported that the Nottinghamshire University Hospitals NHS Trust has been fined £800k after failings during birth lead to the death of Wynter Andrews, less than a year after Queens Medical centre is…
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R5 Billion settlement in Gold Miners’ Silicosis Case
A High Court in Johannesburg has approved an R5 billion settlement in the ongoing Silicosis case The agreement affects workers who contracted Silicosis, a long-term lung disease, during or after their employment in gold mines from 1965. In May, lawyers representing the miners joined forces with mining groups in a bid to get the Court…
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Historic abuse allegations made in care homes with ‘good’ ratings
In the wake of ‘good’ OFSTED ratings, it has come to light that over 100 concerns have been reported within children’s homes in Doncaster. The BBC recently reported this story, detailing the leak of documents revealing over 40 alerts made to OFSTED about various incidents. Hesley Group, which runs the homes, has issued an…
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The rise of women with Mesothelioma
Latest figures from Cancer Research UK show that, while men account for most cases of Mesothelioma, cases among women rose by 93 per cent between 1993 and 2018 (compared with 47 per cent in men). Dean Fennell, professor of thoracic medical oncology at the University of Leicester, says, “The proportion of women being diagnosed…
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