Lucy Allen

On 23 September 2025 the NHS introduced a new initiative for GPs in England called Jess’s Rule . Also known as the “three strikes and rethink” approach, GPs are being urged to take further action or review and rethink where a patient...

September is Sepsis Awareness Month . To help raise awareness of this life threatening condition and the importance of spotting it early, we have prepared a Q&A to help you understand what sepsis is, the warning signs to look out for and how sepsis is...

According to Cancer Research UK, cancer rates have increased across all age groups since the early 1990s. Notably, the biggest increases are seen in younger age groups: a 19% increase in those under 24 and a 22% increase in those aged 25-49. These...

Pedestrian accidents involve a collision between a person and a vehicle, for example where a pedestrian is hit by a car when crossing the road. Where a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle and suffers injury, they may be able to claim compensation. To bring a...

What is the difference between a Personal Injury (PI) and a Clinical Negligence claim? Personal Injury Personal injury claims arise where a person suffers an injury and/or loss because of the negligence of another...

In successful claims for personal injury, the person bringing the claim (the Claimant) is awarded an amount of compensation, also referred to as damages. The aim of compensation in personal injury is to put the Claimant back in the position that...

The UK Wills, Probate and Trusts Market Report 2022, produced by IRN Research highlighted a rise in the number of contentious probate, wills, and trusts. The report confirmed that there are now 646 law firms in England and Wales offering advice on...

Proposals for third party access to limited funds belonging to individuals who lack mental capacity: The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation, proposing to allow third party access to funds belonging to individuals who lack mental capacity,...