On 5 November 2018 the government announced a proposal to increase probate fees. While it may not sound like something which would affect you, applying for p...
Rise In Bowel Cancer Among Young People
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the fourth most common cancer in the UK with almost 42,000 people being diagnosed every year. In the vast m...
Discretion Called For Over Driving Bans
I note with interest an article in today’s local paper regarding people being allowed to continue driving after they have amassed 12 or more penalty po...
Privileged Wills
As I look out of my office window in our Oswestry Office, I can see a wonderful Poppy display in the school windows across from me in memory of Remembrance D...
European Law Rescues Victim of Uninsured Driver
The High Court recently ruled, in the case of Lewis v Tindale and MIB, that the catastrophically injured victim of an uninsured driver, injured in an acciden...
Concern Over A&E Closures
A Fragile State
On 27 September 2018 the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust agreed to temporarily suspend overnight A&E...
The Movement Centre Golf Day
A few weeks ago on a wet Friday morning, I and two of my colleagues Beth and Lyndsey, along with my friend Sue, arrived at Arscott Golf club for The Movement...
Problems Associated with Cannula Insertion - Extravasation & Infiltration Injuries - An Overview
A potential claim for damages can arise from a patient suffering an extravasation or infiltration injury after cannula insertion.
What is a...
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held from 9 to 15 October to raise awareness about the key issues affecting those who have experienced pregnancy loss or baby dea...
Visit to Worcestershire Headway
Princess Anne recently visited Worcestershire Headway, a charity that helps people who have suffered brain injuries, and I was fortunate enough to be invited...
Is There a Duty to Ensure Advice Given by Reception Staff is Reasonably Accurate?
Yesterday the Supreme Court gave their verdict on a case concerning the liability of an NHS Trust following incorrect information given by a receptionist, in...
Protecting Your Children's Inheritance
For many couples making their Wills, it often seems natural and right to them that they should leave everything to each other and for their assets to pass to...
