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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding the signs and the impact of delayed diagnosis
Learn the signs and symptoms of skin cancer, the importance of early diagnosis, and the impact delayed treatment can have in this guide from Izzy Robinson from our Clinical Negligence Team.
Ready or not: Why employers must act now on the Employment Rights Act
Employment Rights Act changes explained: Inna Ratsebarska, from our Employment Law & HR Team Team, outlines key reforms and why UK employers must act now to manage risk and prepare for 2027.
£75,000 awarded after inadequate consent process led to permanent hearing loss
Client awarded £75,000 after inadequate consent process led to permanent hearing loss following surgery. Read more from Sophie Moss from our Clinical Negligence Team.
Preparing for the Employment Rights Act: What employers need to do now
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, outlines how employers can prepare for the Employment Rights Act, including recruitment, zero-hours contracts, sickness absence and workplace culture changes.
Use of recalled heart device at Newcastle Hospitals: What patients need to know
Nina Kennett, from our Clinical Negligence Team, explains the recalled heart device used at Newcastle Hospitals, what patients need to know and potential legal options.
The Employment Rights Bill: What’s planned and how can employers prepare
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains the key proposals in the UK Employment Rights Bill and what employers can do to prepare for upcoming changes.
Unfair dismissal: Recent cases and what they tell us
Sarah Furness from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains what two recent Tribunals mean for what does and does not amount to a potentially unfair dismissal.
Six-figure settlement for negligent treatment resulting in long-term impairment
Helen Morland, from our Clinical Negligence Team, outlines a medical negligence settlement involving long-term impairment due to negligent care, explaining how compensation claims can help those affected.

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