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02
Mar 2021

Section: Medical Negligence

Leukaemia breakthrough as genetic test predicts likelihood of developing common type of blood cancer

Scientists from eight UK universities and the Institute for Cancer Research have developed a genetic test to predict whether someone will develop a common type of leukaemia, a breakthrough which could lead to potential patients being warned about the risk of progressive Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) and boost their chances of survival. CLL affects white…

23
Feb 2021

Section: Property Litigation

Residential evictions and the COVID-19 pandemic – Regulations follow press release

On 22 February 2021, the Public Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) (No 2) Regulations 2021 came into force, applying in England only and following a press release issued on 14 February 2021. The regulations, subject to some exemptions, until the end of 31 March 2021, prevent attendance at a dwelling house for the…

23
Feb 2021

Section: Wills & Probate

Digital Assets & Will Planning

Following the Law Society’s suggestion of including ’digital assets’ in a Will, we have put together a brief overview of why it is important to think about this. Firstly, what are digital assets? Whilst there is no definition of digital assets, they include items such as photographs, videos, online subscriptions, social media, online accounts such…

23
Feb 2021

Section: Medical Negligence

Charity dogs trained to sniff out prostate cancer

A study has said that dogs are able to detect the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer and could help develop a ‘robotic nose’ to find the disease in the future. A Milton Keynes-based charity, Medical Detection Dogs, working together with an international research programme based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), trained the…

23
Feb 2021

Section: Medical Negligence

Record number of students apply for nursing during pandemic

According to statistics from the university admissions service, the number of people applying for nursing courses has increased by 32 per cent during the pandemic. The Ucas figures show that there were over 60,000 applicants for nursing by the main 29th January application deadline. Care Minister Helen Whately, said “These figures are a testament to…

23
Feb 2021

Section: Medical Negligence

Maternity services at Worcestershire hospital told to improve

Maternity services at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital have been told to make improvements following concerns raised by a number of whistleblowers. Following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission in December last year, inspectors reported that morale amongst staff was low, staff said they did not think their concerns were listened to, and staffing levels…

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Leukaemia breakthrough as genetic test predicts likelihood of developing common type of blood cancer

Residential evictions and the COVID-19 pandemic – Regulations follow press release

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Maternity services at Worcestershire hospital told to improve

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Leukaemia breakthrough as genetic test predicts likelihood of developing common type of blood cancer

Residential evictions and the COVID-19 pandemic – Regulations follow press release

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Maternity services at Worcestershire hospital told to improve

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