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PIP Breast Implants – Latest News

May 15, 2012

This week the Government published its latest report on the PIP breast implant scandal, a full copy of which can be found at:-

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_134044Read more...

Footballing Incident Highlights Legal Issue In Sport

May 14, 2012

No doubt many of us were glued to our television screens this weekend as possibly one of the most exciting finishes to a Premier League season ever was played out on television. Amidst the highs and lows that showcased everything that is great about English football, one incident stood out for all… Read more...

Self-Employed Builder Prosecuted For Ignoring Asbestos Risks

May 01, 2012

A self-employed builder from Dorset has been fined £5,000 for demolishing a building without carrying out an asbestos survey first.

Stuart Pearson was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at Guildford Magistrates' Court for breaching the Control of Asbestos Regulations… Read more...

PIP Implant Failure Rate Could Be As High As 33.8%

April 24, 2012

It has been reported that the failure rate of PIP breast implants could be as high as 33.8%.

The Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery has published the figures after carrying out a study of patients who received PIP implants between January 2000 and August 2005. They… Read more...

Metal Hip Implants: Are They Safe?

April 19, 2012

There have been serious concerns raised over the safety of metal hip implants.

In August 2010 the parent company of DePuy Orthopaedics, Johnson and Johnson, recalled their ASR hip implants after obtaining data indicating that the failure rates of the implants were unreasonably high.… Read more...

The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: What Your Landlord Needs To Provide

April 18, 2012

Do you know what to check for so that you are safe from deadly carbon monoxide poisoning?

If you are currently renting, this information could potentially be very difficult to get hold of, but it is vitally important for your safety.

Landlords are lawfully required to service… Read more...

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