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Increasing Accident and Emergency wait times across England and Wales

Over recent months we have seen an increase in wait times in A&Es throughout the country.   This has only increased in recent weeks and it has now been reported that the wait times have deteriorated so much over the winter that more than half of patients have had to wait over four hours[1].  Some…

Huge amount done to support welfare of judges, Lord Chief Justice says

Lord Chief Justice Ian Burnett has spoken up to strongly defend judiciary efforts to ensure the welfare of judges.   Lord Burnett of Maldon stated in acknowledgement of judiciary actions that it has been “more active in this field than pretty much any other organisation”. The GMB union recently announced that it had formally constituted…

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 and so have disputes over…

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…

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…

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…

Cardiff and Vale Health Board sued for £10 million

It has been reported that the parents of an 11 year old boy are suing Cardiff and Vale Health Board for approximately £10 million, after he lost both his legs.   Romeo who was 3 at the time he fell seriously ill, and a few days later had to have his legs amputated above the…

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…

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…