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Posted on: 05 Jun 2023

Rachel Garrett Inquest: Missed Opportunities in NHS Mental Health Services to Save Young Woman’s Life

Our Public Law team are representing the family of Rachel Garrett, 22, who died after falling from cliffs in Brighton following serious mental health issues. An inquest has found there were multiple missed opportunities by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to save her life.

Posted on: 30 May 2023

Longer Prison Sentence for Former Nottinghamshire Children’s Home Worker after Further Sexual Abuse Convictions

A woman in her 40s has bravely come forward to speak about the abuse she suffered as a child at First Avenue children’s home in Carlton, Nottinghamshire.

Posted on: 30 May 2023

How We Support Vulnerable Clients in Abuse Claims

In this article, we discuss who may be considered a vulnerable client in an abuse claim, and what measures can be put in place to support those clients.

Posted on: 26 May 2023

Rachel Garrett: Actions of Sussex mental health services and police to be examined at inquest into death of young woman

Family back calls for Government investigation into mental health services of Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust.

Posted on: 25 May 2023

Report Published on Handling of Abuse Complaints by Swim England

Sports England have recently commissioned a report into Swim England, who are the national governing body for swimming in England who teach children and adults to swim and compete in the sport.

Posted on: 24 May 2023

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is taking place from 22-28 May this year, to raise awareness of the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and how you can prevent your chances of developing it. In this article we discuss the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes, the type of care you should be receiving for diabetes and the problems with medical negligence when it comes to diabetes care.

Posted on: 23 May 2023

Government Announces National Redress Compensation Scheme for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse

The Home Secretary announced on Monday 22 May that a national redress scheme to compensate victims of child sexual abuse will be introduced in England.

Posted on: 22 May 2023

Living With Epilepsy: National Epilepsy Week 2023

National Epilepsy Week takes place on 22-28 May and raises awareness of the disorder by highlighting people’s struggles with epilepsy in their day-to-day lives. In this article we discuss some of the causes of epilepsy and the support that is available to help those living with the condition.

Posted on: 18 May 2023

Can I Claim Compensation for a Diabetes-related Amputation?

If you experienced delayed or improper treatment for lower limb issues caused by diabetes, which resulted in an avoidable amputation, you may be able to make a Medical Negligence claim. Most of the time, the NHS and other healthcare companies do an excellent job looking after people with diabetes, but you shouldn’t have to suffer the consequences if your care fell short of what it should be.

Posted on: 16 May 2023

Family of Former Plant Worker Fight for Answers After Father’s Asbestos-linked Death

The family of David Gowing, who died from pneumonia in 2021, are fighting for answers after an inquest ruled that asbestos exposure had caused him extensive lung damage. Our Industrial Disease lawyers are appealing for more information from former workers at Bankside Power Station and British Rail, to investigate whether more could have been done to protect him.

Posted on: 16 May 2023

HSE To Conduct Extra Checks on Fairground Rides After Increase In Accidents

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have announced that they are conducting extra inspections on fairground and theme park rides throughout this summer. This follows an increase in the amount of serious injuries resulting from faulty and dangerous rides across the UK. If you were seriously injured at a fairground or theme park, our Personal Injury lawyers could help you make a claim for compensation.

Posted on: 15 May 2023

Dementia and Decision Making: Dementia Action Week 2023

This week, 15 – 21 May, is Dementia Action Week, which is an awareness campaign run by Alzheimer’s Society every year. This week, alongside Alzheimer’s Society, we’re helping to raise awareness by encouraging people to ‘act on dementia’. In this article we will cover how dementia affects decision making and memory, and what actions you can take if your loved one is living with dementia.

Posted on: 15 May 2023

Simpson Millar Supports Action for Brain Injury Week 2023

Action for Brain Injury Week is running this year from 15th to 21st May, to encourage people to learn more about brain injuries and support people suffering with them, as well as their loved ones. We talk about the effects of brain injuries, the challenges that people with brain injuries face and the support that is available.

Posted on: 13 May 2023

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2023

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day takes place on May 13 to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and highlight the challenges people suffering with them face every day. The majority of spinal cord injuries are caused by preventable accidents and can have a catastrophic impact on the quality of life of those suffering from them.

Posted on: 12 May 2023

Simpson Millar Supports International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Today is International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, which helps to raise awareness of this debilitating condition. We discuss what fibromyalgia is, its symptoms, and the treatments that are available to help people with fibromyalgia control and manage their symptoms.

Posted on: 12 May 2023

Can A Civil Claim be Brought Against an Individual for Sexual Abuse?

On 9 May 2023 former President Donald Trump was ordered to pay $2 million in damages for sexually abusing E Jean Carroll in the 1990s. He was also ordered to pay $3 million for defamation, making the total figure $5 million. This was a civil claim for compensation and Donald Trump has not been convicted of a criminal offence.

Posted on: 09 May 2023

Can I Claim Compensation if I was in a Road Accident in Bad Weather?

You’re more at risk of getting into a Road Traffic Accident when driving in poor weather conditions - whether it’s rainy, windy, foggy, icy or snowy. If you were unfortunately injured in a Road Traffic Accident because of someone’s reckless driving or negligence, we could help you make a claim for compensation.

Posted on: 02 May 2023

World Asthma Day 2023

World Asthma Day is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a World Health Organisation who work to improve the lives of people with asthma globally. World Asthma Day is held in May each year to raise awareness of asthma worldwide. Today we discuss how common asthma is in the UK, and the surprising statistics in relation to occupational/work-related asthma.

Posted on: 01 May 2023

Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2023

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which raises awareness of the dangers of sun exposure and how people can spot signs of skin cancer early.

Posted on: 28 Apr 2023

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we discuss your legal right to be healthy and safe at work, and what you can do if your employer has failed in their duty of care to you.

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