Blog — 11 February 2015

“Compensation Culture” - behind the Daily Mail headlines

We’ve all read the Daily Mail headlines about so called “crazy” personal injury claims. We’ve all heard MP’s publically denounce whiplash claims as fake. Heck, we’ve probably all received the…

Blog — 23 January 2015

Pressure sores; yet another healthcare postcode lottery

Pressure sores are open wounds that form as a result of prolonged pressure applied to the skin. They are not a new phenomenon yet they continue to plague the disabled,…

Blog — 22 January 2015

Unfair and unlawful: Courts deliver judgements on the Detained Fast Track Procedure

This article looks at the Detained Fast Track (DFT) Procedure and tracks the series of blows delivered to the Government’s scheme in the last 6 months, through cases brought by…

Blog — 21 January 2015

Partner Shazia Khan comments on what the Select Committee Report really means for NHS Whistle blowers

Partner Shazia Khan of Bindmans LLP comments on the recent House of Commons Select Committee Report “Complaints and Raising Concerns” as yet a further vindication of the appalling experiences of…

Blog — 21 January 2015

Guilty by Association: Draconian Guidance from the Department of Education

In October 2014 the Department of Education issued new Guidance to Schools which have a huge impact on those working in schools and for those involved in providing advice in…