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Jan 2020
A new forecast from a collection of private health firms has warned that six million people will be left waiting for critical operations such as cataract surgery and hip and knee replacements by 2024 due to the NHS being unable to cope with increasing demand. The forecast by the Independent Healthcare Providers Network also warned…
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Jan 2020
Scientists at Cardiff University have discovered a method of killing breast, lung, prostate and other cancers in lab tests, through the harnessing of a newly-discovered part of our immune system. Although the findings, which have bee published in Nature Immunology, have not been tested on patients, the researchers say they have “enormous potential”. The scientists…
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Jan 2020
An investigation has found that at least seven preventable baby deaths could have occurred since 2016, raising significant concerns about maternity services at the trust. A spokesperson from the trust has said “We have been making changes to improve our maternity service for a number of years. Every baby and every family is important to…
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Jan 2020
The Family Mediation Council has published the results of its 2019 Family Mediation Survey to coincide with Family Mediation Week, taking place from 20th-24th January 2020. Professional family mediators act as neutral third parties to help ex-partners have conversations about issues such as what arrangements will be best for any children, and what will happen…
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Jan 2020
There may be circumstances when employees have the legal right to take time off from work for public duties; every employee must be allowed time off from work for jury service and an employer must not discriminate, or may risk an employment tribunal (“ET”). A delay may be requested if the service may seriously harm…
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Jan 2020
Many do not consult the possibility of their estate being subject to inheritance tax until it is too late for any planning to have a substantial impact in reducing tax liability. It is important to consult the methods of reducing your potential inheritance tax liability as soon as possible and to review this with a…
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