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New CIW rating system for care homes and domiciliary care services in Wales

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Since 1st April 2025, all care homes and domiciliary care services in Wales are now inspected against a new ratings system by the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). These ratings are similar to how the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rate homes and domiciliary...

Misdiagnosis of ovarian cancer results in death and a campaign for a new law to be implemented

Ron Leong
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The BBC News and Independent News have recently reported that a grieving daughter, Chloe Hickman, 24, launched a petition urging the government to implement “Louise’s Law”, named after her late mother’s name Louise Hickman, which...

What is endometriosis? Symptoms and diagnosis guidance

Matthew Wan
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Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It most frequently occurs in the pelvis, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining, but can also be found in less...

Supreme Court rules on biological sex and legal protections

Philip Richardson
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The ruling from the Supreme Court is a landmark moment in a long and often controversial debate. There is now legal clarity that protection for sex discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 specifically relates to biological sex, even for those who hold...

Breakthrough breast cancer drug which slows progression approved for NHS

Sarah Masters
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a new targeted treatment for women with advanced breast cancer for use on the NHS. The new tablet capivasertib is to be used alongside fulverstrant and will be available for the...

Information for landlords and tenants - The Renters' Rights Bill update

Sophie Chilstone
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The Renters’ Rights Bill is due to come into force in October 2025. This is reported to be the biggest change to landlord and tenant law since the introduction of the Housing Act 1988.  Abolishment of Section 21 and amendments to Section 8...

Funding options available for personal injury claims

Shahina Sakeria
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If you have had an accident and you want to make a personal injury claim, understandably you will want to know how to go about making a claim and whether it will cost you anything.  When you contact our specialist injury team, we will be able to...

The demise of the shareholder rule: how the Aabar Holdings judgment impacts shareholders' rights

Zainab Porbanderwala
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A recent High Court ruling in Aabar Holdings S.à.r.l. v Glencore Plc & Others has fundamentally reshaped the legal landscape for company shareholders, particularly in relation to their ability to access a company’s privileged documents....

Beauty treatments - do's & don'ts

Pauline Smith
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Year upon year, the beauty industry is expanding and developing. A beauty treatment from yesteryear might have consisted of a pedicure or a luxury facial. However, with the introduction of new treatments and technologies and every town in the UK...

Top tips for dealing with difficult neighbours

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The majority of people living in England have at least one neighbour. Whilst a lot of people have a good relationship with their neighbours, some even becoming friends, there are some people who unfortunately do have difficult neighbours . A...

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