Disability
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Cauda equina syndrome is a rare, but extremely serious medical condition which requires urgent treatment in order to potentially avoid significant injury or disability. Cauda equina syndrome occurs when nerves...
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence describes Long Covid as symptoms of Covid-19 continuing for more than 12 weeks from infection. The current NHS list of Covid-19 symptoms...
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Rachel Johnston, a ‘happy and alert’ disabled woman, died after having all her teeth removed, an inquest heard. Ms Johnston, 49, had to have all of her teeth removed as...
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A SEN school in Suffolk has been told that all 100 members of staff are to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Bridge School in Ipswich has 160 children aged 4-16,...
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Under normal circumstances, suffering a life-changing illness or injury can have a devastating impact on everyday life. Then factor in COVID-19. The role of our Client Liaison Managers (CLMs) become...
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Sandra Patton, head of the medical negligence team at Ashtons Legal, has secured over £1.5 million in compensation for a man who was left severely disabled following surgery to his...
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This was the question addressed by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the recent case of Lamb v The Garrard Academy. An individual is considered disabled if they have a physical...
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