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Diabetes test for pregnant women could be given too late to spot problems
- 08.04.2016
- LesleyHerbertson
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
Whilst the current guidance for testing is that it should take place between 24 and 28 weeks, it would appear that it is generally being carried out closer to the end of that time period
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How can the legal system adequately support amputees? A Q&A with partner Rachel Rees
- 08.04.2016
- EmmaArnold
- Personal-injury, Personal-injury, Personal-injury, Personal-injury
Rachel Rees, partner at PotterReesDolan tells us more about the firm's work with victims of catastrophic injuries and how she thinks the legal system can better support amputees.
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Millions of pounds in funding to fill UK potholes in road
- 08.04.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
The Government has no confirmed £50m will be spent on filling potholes on the UK's roads which will hopefully reduce the number of injuries
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Safety concerns over cycle lane innovations in Manchester
- 31.03.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
New cycle lanes in Manchester under fire as campaigners say the new city centre lanes are dangerous
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New bedside monitor could reduce number of patients with pressure sores
- 31.03.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
A new bedside pressure monitoring device is being trialled which could potentially reduce the number of patients with pressure sores.
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Blood test to detect concussion is found by scientists
- 30.03.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
Scientists have found a blood test which can detect whether or not someone has suffered from concussion
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Speed limit technology for buses could prevent accidents
- 23.03.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
New buses across London will be fitted with technology which limits the speed of the vehicle in a bid to improve road safety in the capital to control speeds on the city's bus network.
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Man dies after waiting almost a year for heart surgery
- 16.03.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
Gareth Lewis Jones had adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) and waited twice the recommended time for heart surgery. An ombudsman found that, had Mr Jones received treatment earlier, it would have saved his life.
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NHS Trusts ranked by their ability to learn from mistakes
- 10.03.2016
- EmmaArnold
- None
In an attempt to improve patient safety, NHS Health Trusts have been ranked by their ability to learn from the mistakes they have made.
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