Wills and the LGBTQ+ Spectrum
The news that Australia now allows individuals to access multiple gender options for their passport, sparked a question in me. Wills and the LGBTQ Spectrum.
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Pride Month: Writing Wills for same-sex couples
June marks National Pride Month, dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities and inclusivity. The National Month of Celebration came about after New York’s Stonewall riots in 1969, which acted as a catalyst for the gay rights movement across the world. Now, National Pride Month sees celebrations of love take place across the globe every year,…
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Amazon and worker exploitation
As almost 90% of UK the population use Amazon, it is highly likely that you or someone in your household ordered something from the online retailing giant in the lead-up to Christmas. Amazon is considered one of the Big Five American information technology companies, which then poses the question; is Jeff Bezos’s business model…
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Current pressures within the NHS and the impacts on patients’ health
With illnesses surging over the winter period, the NHS is under significant pressure, to the point where they have urged the government to take action. Senior doctors have described the NHS as being on a ‘knife edge[1]’. Recent strikes throughout the NHS have led to patients struggling to get appointments, hospital bed and surgeries.…
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The agricultural industry and hearing loss
Without a doubt, hearing loss comes to everyone at some point in their lives but especially as we age. However, one would often not expect to be exposed to excessive levels of noise and ultimately suffering Noise Induced Hearing Loss, from working in a farm. Working on a farm involves the use of loud…
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Ghana miners and dust inhalation
Illegal gold miners in Ghana are suffering life-changing consequences resulting from dust inhalation. In many cases, these complications can remain symptomless for years. A Ghanaian phrase for the occupation is “Galamsey”; a term which has come from the phrase “gather them and sell”. Within the Galamsey work force are workers tasked with pounding rock…
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Dominic Raab under investigation regarding five more bullying allegations
Raab is under further scrutiny regarding behaviour during his time as justice secretary, Number 10 has stated. The prime minister’s official spokesman confirmed that claims related to his previous tenure, bringing the total of claims being investigated up to eight by senior lawyer, Adam Tolley KC. Mr Raab, who was reappointed…
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Nursing Strikes December 2022
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) state they are striking for the future of the NHS, but what about the patients who need care and treatment now? Throughout December, RCN and ambulance staff represented by GMB are striking over pay and working conditions. For further information on the ambulance strikes, see our recent article…
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Dust down under – Australia calls for a ban on engineered stone due to Silicosis
In Australia, young men are being diagnosed with fatal illnesses and given short forecasts for the remainder of their days, according to the press. News reporters in the land down under have covered the story of Kyle Goodwin, a 37 year old tradie who worked as a stonemason. Like many others who work regularly…
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