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From Certificates to Belief Statements: The CPS and the Limits of Forum Bar Intervention
Rebecca Niblock
10 June 2021
E-SCOOTERS: What on Earth are we doing?
We’ve been running trials of E-Scooters in various parts of the UK for nearly a year and London finally followed suit this week in four boroughs with Canary Wharf to follow a little later.
9 June 2021
Disclosing a Sexual Assault: The Truth Project
It often takes many years for victims of sexual abuse to come forward. Claimants often feel embarrassed, and sometimes even partially responsible, for the abuse suffered. The Truth Project was set up in 2015 as part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to help victims come forwards. Over 5,000 individuals have since disclosed instances of sexual abuse as part of the Project.
4 June 2021
Woman undergoes invasive procedure meant for someone else
Kirsty Allen discusses the report produced by The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) which finds that improvements need to be made in outpatient clinics to avoid healthcare teams confusing patients
21 May 2021
Spinal Injury Awareness Day
Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day is held annually in May. It is an annual event run by the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) and their charity partners. The aim of the day is to raise awareness and understanding the impact and effect of spinal cord injury told through personal stories of those affected. This year the awareness day has a poignancy about it – with the country coming out of lockdown having spent 14 months coping with the challenges that come with a pandemic, it is a reminder that the challenges the wider community have encountered over the past year are common on-going challenges for those with a spinal cord injury. For example, difficulties in accessing specialist healthcare services at a time of need and restrictions on accessing the wider community.
20 May 2021
What are my rights on returning to work after a spinal cord injury?
According to the most recent NHS statistics 2,500 people are injured or diagnosed with a spinal cord injury every year. Indeed it is estimated that there are a total of 50,000 people living in the UK with a spinal cord injury of some sort. Unfortunately sustaining a spinal cord injury impacts on every aspect of a person’s life. Often, where everyday tasks are a challenge, returning to work may seem unrealistic. The fact is that employment rates among people with spinal cord injuries remain much lower than the general population.