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Criminal lack of support - Law Society Gazette
- 02.08.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
Here I write about my shock at the tragic and futile murder of Jo Cox MP the tragic and futile murder of Jo Cox MP and how state provision through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme will not contribute the equivalent of her wage to her grieving children.
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Survey reveals drivers are using smartphones when driving
- 02.08.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
A new survey has found almost half of drivers aged 25-34 use apps on their smartphone while they are driving.
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New senior solicitor joins our clinical negligence team
- 27.07.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
We're delighted to announce a new recruit in our niche clinical negligence department
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Top tips for new carers, from carers
- 20.07.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
When a loved one suffers from a devastating injury or illness, you may end up a carer without knowing how best to perform the role, adequately look after the person who needs your support, or even look after yourself with so much going on. Here some experts and other carers give their tips to help make it that bit easier for new carers and to show that they are not alone.
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Examples of common disability adaptations in the home
- 20.07.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
The types of adaptation you require obviously depend on your injury or disability, as well as the level and kind of assistance that you need on a day-to-day basis.
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Smartphone app launched to help those with brain injuries
- 14.07.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
A new smartphone app has been developed to help people with brain injuries. The web-based software, Brain in Hand, helps create a daily routine and structure to tasks they may face.
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Guidelines published on treatment of sepsis in hospitals
- 13.07.2016
- HannahBottomley
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
These guidelines are the first time NICE have put in place specific recommendations in relation to sepsis and make clear that whilst the symptoms and presentation can be vague, due to the complicated and potentially fatal nature of sepsis
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Medical staff urged to suspect sepsis in patients sooner
- 13.07.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
New guidelines from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have been recommended to treat sepsis in patients the same way as a heart attack by diagnosing early on so as to avoid unnecessary deaths.
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Crash wreckage displayed in campaign for tougher sentencing
- 11.07.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
The wreckage of the car crash which killed a young man was displayed in public today. Joseph Brown-Lartey was killed instantly when his car, which was hit with such force by a speeding vehicle, split into two.
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Death of five men highlights danger of injury at recycling sites
- 07.07.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
Five men were crushed to death after a recycling site wall collapsed this week.
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