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#FreeBritney - How do Conservatorships in the US compare with the UK jurisdiction?
- 29.04.2021
- SamanthaSpain
- Court-of-Protection
Following the news that Britney Spears is set to address the Court regarding her conservatorship at a June hearing, Court of Protection solicitor here at PRD, Samantha Spain, discusses in our latest blog how US law appointing conservators compares with UK Legislation.
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Potter Rees Dolan secure over £98m for clients during lockdown
- 26.04.2021
- JessicaMG
- None
We are proud to announce that our specialist Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence solicitors have secured over £98 million for clients during lockdown. Partner Gary Herbert and Head of Personal Injury Hugh Potter comment here.
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Former Crystal Palace Women captain issues concussion warning after career was cut short
- 20.04.2021
- JessicaMG
- Personal-injury
Former captain of Crystal Palace Women, Freya Holdaway, whose career was cut short after suffering a series of concussions during the game said her symptoms would only have got worse if she hadn't stopped playing.
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PRD's Social Welfare Advisor named as Reuben's Retreat's 'Volunteer of the Month'
- 13.04.2021
- JessicaMG
- None
We are delighted to announce that our very own Suzanne Sutcliffe has been named as Reuben's Retreat's 'Volunteer of the Month' for March!
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NHS England to invest £95 million to improve maternity care
- 31.03.2021
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence
The NHS is to invest almost £100 million to improve maternity care in England following the findings of the Ockenden report into maternity failings at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH). Our Lesley Herbertson comments here.
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Department of Culture, Media and Sport hold expert meeting on head injuries in sport
- 15.03.2021
- JessicaMG
- Personal-injury
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) held its first parliamentary session on head injuries in sport on Tuesday 9th March.
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Parliament launch inquiry into links between sport & long-term brain injury
- 05.03.2021
- JessicaMG
- Personal-injury
A parliamentary inquiry into the link between sport and long-term brain injury has been launched. MPs belonging to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee will call witnesses to examine the issue.
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Lake District Calvert Trust saved by appeal
- 02.03.2021
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury
Cumbria based outdoor activity centre Lake District Calvert Trust, which was at risk of closure, will now be able to reopen in part thanks to the fundraising efforts of a boy who lives with a severe brain injury.
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Headway reiterates belief that football’s new concussion rules are “deeply flawed”
- 25.02.2021
- JessicaMG
- Personal-injury
Leading brain injury charity Headway - the brain injury association has reiterated its belief that football’s new concussion rules are “deeply flawed” following their domestic application for the first time.
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