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H&S Executive Reveals the Latest UK Asbestos Statistics

WEB1. Mesothelioma. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) notes that ‘Annual deaths increased steeply over the last 50 years, a consequence of mainly occupational …

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Employment Rights: Where do your volunteers stand

WEBVolunteers are hugely important for charities, and many charities rely heavily on them, with almost 6.5million volunteers in the sector, but how do they differ from …

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What powers do health and safety inspectors have

WEBHealth and safety inspectors’ powers under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) include: at any reasonable time (or, in a dangerous situation, at …

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Waiting times at A&E

WEBThe national target for A&E waiting times, taken from the NHS Mandate, is a pledge to treat and admit, transfer or discharge a patient from A&E within 4 hours of arrival. All NHS …

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Health and Safety • Solicitors

WEBOver the years, our health and safety solicitors have acted for businesses, directors, health and safety advisers, landlords, charities and insurers on a wide range of health and …

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Mesothelioma Claims

WEBJohn Hall, head of mesothelioma claims here at Trethowans, frequently concludes mesothelioma cases within 3-6 months of first instruction.Mesothelioma is a type of …

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Employment Alert – HSE publishes guidance on changes to

WEBHSE publishes guidance on changes to employers’ duties to provide PPE. What’s happening? The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance to …

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Trethowans recognises Mental Health Awareness Week

WEBThis week has marked Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. The week, which is hosted by the Mental …

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Employment Alert

WEBWhat’s happening? On 31 August 2023 the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new guidance for employers on processing workers’ health data.

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Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney

WEBLasting Powers of Attorney are therefore a provision that everyone should consider putting in place. Our experts here at Trethowans will talk to you about all …

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DWP issues guidance on ‘fit notes’ certified by healthcare

WEBNew legislation came into force on 1 July 2022 which allowed a wider range of healthcare professionals to issue ‘fit notes’. See our previous alert here.. The …

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Dismissal for raising health and safety concerns unfair

WEBIn the recent case of Preen v Coolink (1) and Mullins (2), the Employment Tribunal found that an employee had been unfairly dismissed after raising health and …

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Court guidance on how to deal with the thorny issue of expert fees

WEBHis Honour Judge Bird, sitting at Manchester County Court, in the case of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust v Hoskin 2023, has issued a judgment which …

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What is special category / sensitive personal data

WEBSpecial category personal data (sometimes known as sensitive personal data as this is what it was known as in the Data Protection Act 1998) is personal …

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There’s been an accident at our workplace

WEBThe maximum penalty is an unlimited fine for organisations and an unlimited fine and/or two years imprisonment for individuals. If you need assistance with …

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Court of Protection Deputyship Application Advice

WEBA Deputyship Application can be made in relation to property and financial affairs or a person’s health and welfare. The Court of Protection can make decisions and/or appoint …

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History of LGBT law in England & Wales

WEBBuggery Act 1533. Same-sex sexual activity was characterised as “sinful” and, under the law was outlawed and punishable by death. The Act defined buggery as …

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