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Jul 2017
The prime minister has confirmed that an inquiry is to take place into the contaminated blood scandal that resulted in at least 2,400 deaths, which has been described as the worst treatment disaster within the history of the NHS. The events took place in the 1970s and 1980s, when thousands of NHS patients received blood…
07
Jul 2017
The British Medical Journal has found evidence that treatments usually given routinely, including knee and hip replacements, cataract surgery and medication for conditions such as arthritis, are increasingly being cut back, with more doctors resorting to special appeals to have their patients treated. The restrictions on non-emergency treatment have been blamed on lack of funding.…
06
Jul 2017
The Chadwick Lawrence team are excited to show their support for the Run with the Rhinos challenge and taking part in this year’s Asda Foundation Leeds 10k. 16 members, including Managing Partner Neil Wilson, of the Yorkshire legal firm have joined forces for the event, and will be joining 75 other supporters of the Leeds…
04
Jul 2017
New research has suggested that skin cancer diagnoses vary widely between doctors, leading to under and over reporting of the disease. The study found that the most poorly diagnosed are moderate to severe cases of melanoma, with incorrect diagnoses being made in nearly 40 per cent of cases, putting patients’ lives at risk. The researchers…
04
Jul 2017
Following a review of NHS savings plans, the BMA has warned that over 40 per cent of the population could be affected by the anticipated cuts to Accident and Emergency departments. The proposals under the ‘sustainability and transformation programme’ (STP) have been put forward by 44 regional NHS managers and the BMA has found that…
03
Jul 2017
The Motoring Law Department at Chadwick Lawrence has been involved in several notable cases in both the Magistrates and Crown Court in the Spring and early Summer. We are delighted to report that, over the last 18 months, we have maintained a 100% success record in successfully keeping our clients on the road where they…
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