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Wednesday 3rd July 2024 is National Bereaved Parents Day. Started in 2020 by charity, A Child of Mine, it honours bereaved parents and supports those who have been affected by...
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What happens to debt after you die?
It’s never nice to think about what will happen when you die, however, it is important to plan ahead so that your loved ones aren’t left with unnecessary stress. Making...
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General election manifestos: what they mean for employers and employees
With the general election taking place on Thursday 4th July, all parties have released their manifestos to help the public decide who will be our next Prime Minister; but what...
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Paternity leave now a day-one right for bereaved partners
On 24th May, the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill became law. This Bill gives fathers the day-one right to paternity leave when the child’s mother dies. The change has been long...
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What is the two-year rule for employment rights?
Many employees don’t realise that, unless they have two years of continuous service with their employer, they do not have full employment rights. This ‘qualifying period’ has been in force...
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Birth injury claims and the Early Notification Scheme
In April 2017, the NHS launched the Early Notification Scheme (ENS). This required NHS hospitals to report incidents where babies were born with evidence of severe brain injuries in specific circumstances....
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Probate delays: what to expect
Bereaved families have been experiencing long wait times before being granted probate, thanks to delays in the probate system that seem to have peaked in recent months. In this blog,...
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New report investigates factors affecting the delivery of safe care in midwifery units
On 8th May 2024, Maternity & Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) published a report based on an analysis of 92 Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB reports on safety incidents that...
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Self-driving cars and personal injury claims
Self-driving (autonomous) cars are one of the most significant and talked about examples of automated technology in recent years. Whilst many people believe driverless cars could take the stress out...
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New pathway launched to diagnose Cauda Equina Syndrome without delay
A new pathway is available to help clinicians better diagnose and treat patients suspected of having Cauda Equina Syndrome, a rare but serious spinal condition. The pathway has been developed...
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The Birth Trauma Inquiry: a further demand for safer maternity care
Today (13th May 2024), the country’s first parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma has been released. The headline? Good maternity care ‘is the exception rather than the rule’. Here, medical negligence...
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Can I get divorced in the UK if I live abroad?
If your marriage has broken down, you may be looking to formally and legally end it to enable you to move on. The divorce process is now slightly more straightforward...
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