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It was recently reported by the BBC that there has been an increase in Prevention of Future Death (PFD) reports being sent by Coroners to health bodies and the Government....
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As we are at the beginning of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, let’s put the spotlight on this disease and raise awareness of its signs and symptoms. Ovarian cancer begins in...
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Question: I am looking to buy and renovate a French property. Is there anything I need to know regarding local planning rules? Many buyers have big plans for their new...
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Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by the immune system’s response to an infection. It is essential to recognise and treat sepsis early to ensure successful treatment. The impact...
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As February draws to a close we cannot overlook that it is oesophageal cancer awareness month. Awareness days and months are a salient way to raise the profile of health...
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At Ashtons Legal, we understand the profound impact medical negligence can have on individuals and their families. Our Client Rehabilitation Service is dedicated to supporting clients who have endured serious...
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Preparing a Will is a vital aspect of estate planning, and for UK residents who own a holiday home in France, seeking professional advice from a solicitor in England and...
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It has been announced that over 100 NHS hospitals in England will be given funding to introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ from April 2024. This system allows seriously ill patients easy access...
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In the unfortunate event that someone dies without leaving a valid Will, the rules of intestacy come into play to determine how their estate will be distributed. In England and...
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A Cobden-Ramsay Order, which is colloquially known as a ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Order, is a useful tool in a personal representative’s (i.e. an executor or administrator) arsenal when...
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The Care Quality Commission has raised concerns that the Countess of Chester Hospital is operated with ‘significant risk’ in relation to its emergency care setting. The inspection, which was done...
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Many goods or passenger vehicle operators with operator’s licences stumble over “Periods of Grace”. Some lose their licences by not navigating them correctly. No licence may mean no business. So, what...
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