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New amputation surgery could increase control and reduce pain for patients
- 18.02.2021
- JessicaMG
- Personal-injury
A new type of surgery could help amputees control their remaining muscles and sense where their “phantom limb” is in space, which according to a study should mean better control of prosthetic limbs and less pain for patients. Our Richard Edwards comments here.
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Britney Spears, conservatorships and the nuanced world of hidden disabilities
- 14.02.2021
- JessicaMG
- Court-of-Protection
The recent news reports on Britney Spears that follow the "Framing Britney Spears" documentary highlight the nuanced world of hidden disabilities. Our Mark Wilding, solicitor in our Court of Protection team, comments here.
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BBC investigation reveals 'shocking' blue badge scheme disparities
- 29.01.2021
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury
A BBC investigation has found that people with non-visible disabilities - such as autism or Parkinson's disease - face a "shocking disparity" when applying for a blue badge parking permit compared to their counterparts with physical impairments. Our Ruth Wright comments here.
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Cricket authorities discuss if permitted use of bouncer should continue under current guidelines
- 26.01.2021
- JessicaMG
- Personal-injury
Cricket authorities are to discuss whether the bouncer’s permitted use should continue under current guidelines. Our Gary Herbert, Partner in our Personal Injury team and a specialist in handling brain injury claims, comments here.
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Baby Lifeline Gives Evidence to Parliamentary Inquiry into Maternity Safety
- 22.01.2021
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence
Earlier this week, mother and baby charity Baby Lifeline gave evidence for the inquiry hearing into maternity safety in England.
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Shropshire baby death scandal: Senior NHS maternity & neonatal staff to receive ‘leadership training’
- 12.01.2021
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence
Hundreds of Senior NHS maternity and neonatal staff across the country will be given ‘leadership training’ in order to address the findings of the inquiry into failings at Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
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Covid Update: January 2021
- 11.01.2021
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury
See here for the latest Covid update from the firm.
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Maternity scandal report - urgent changes needed
- 17.12.2020
- JessicaMG
- None
Urgent changes are needed in all hospitals in England to prevent avoidable baby deaths, stillbirths and neonatal brain damage, according to the report into one of the biggest scandals in the history of the NHS.
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Senior partner Hugh Potter gains APIL Brain Injury Specialist status
- 03.12.2020
- JessicaMG
- Personal-injury
Hugh Potter, Senior Partner and Head of Personal Injury here at Potter Rees Dolan, gains Brain Injury Specialist status with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
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The Brain Charity launches Christmas appeal to help those with neurological conditions
- 01.12.2020
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Media-Coverage
Liverpool based charity The Brain Charity has launched its first ever Christmas appeal to raise funds to support the one in six people who live with neurological conditions.
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