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Breakthrough in prostate cancer test
05/03/18
An NHS trial aims to cut prostate cancer diagnosis times from six weeks to a matter of days.
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The Business of a law firm
05/03/18
With International Women’s Day coming up on 8th March, now is a great time to think about the significance of diversity and inclusion in a law firm.
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Robotic surgery - legal considerations
05/03/18
With the ever rapid development of robotics and technology it is not surprising that its use in healthcare is increasing. Many hospitals already have surgeons trained to use robots to perform complex and difficult surgery.
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Key housing messages from Theresa May's speech
05/03/18
Theresa May's much-trailed speech on increasing housing development via changes to planning rules has been delivered at the National Planning Conference this morning.
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Planning change - the solution to increasing housing supply, or a cog in a much bigger wheel?
05/03/18
I was interested, over the weekend, to read the press trailers for the new planning rules that are to be announced later today. The changes are to support the Government's aim to increase the delivery of new homes in the UK, and tackle the housing crisis.
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Are there actually five types of diabetes rather than two?
04/03/18
Diabetes affects about one in 11 adults worldwide and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and limb amputation.
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First 100 years: largest ever census of women in law
02/03/18
Having had the opportunity recently of attending a talk at which Christina Blacklaws presented, I look forward to hearing more from the Law Society about this initiative when Christina becomes president in July.
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Flex in the City - trust people
02/03/18
A great article and initiative by Flex in the City. As a working mum what I’ve learnt for my own life and in supporting others is that trust and flexibility by my firm is key.
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First fees, now evictions: The CMA's investigations continue
02/03/18
We are still waiting for the Government's response to the Competition and Market Authority's (CMA) market study into care homes which was due by the end of February.
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Expert Joint Meetings - Collaboration not a Battleground
01/03/18
The joint expert meeting stage of litigation is not a process to be taken lightly. This week the Court provided helpful guidance in a clinical negligence case reminding litigators that expert joint meetings
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The Importance of Straight Allies in the Workplace
01/03/18
Reading Stonewall’s excellent guide, “Straight Allies - how they help create gay-friendly workplaces” has got me thinking about the diversity work which we’re undertaking at Capsticks.
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Surrogacy: new guidance for healthcare professionals
01/03/18
Contrary to popular myth, surrogacy is not illegal in the UK (although commercial surrogacy is). Caring for patients involved in surrogacy arrangements can raise issues for healthcare professionals as, whilst surrogacy is on the rise