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Review finds “missed opportunities” in nine baby death cases at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An external review into neonatal deaths at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has found that there were “missed opportunities” that could have made a difference in the cases of nine babies.
Quakers apply to intervene in judicial review of Palestine Action proscription
Quakers in Britain (QiB) has applied to intervene in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, saying the ban has undermined the Quakers’ freedom of religion.
Leigh Day to co-host conference and INQUEST charity fundraiser
Law firm Leigh Day is set to jointly host the charity INQUEST’s Northern Conference and fundraising quiz.
Former Old Bank of England demolition worker appeals for witnesses following asbestos cancer diagnosis
A man diagnosed with mesothelioma after years working on demolition sites including the Old Bank of England on London’s Fleet Street believes former colleagues could have crucial information about how he may have been exposed to asbestos.
Call for witnesses after asbestos death of Bolton grandmother who worked at Eagley Mills
The family of a woman who operated reeling machines at a textile factory in Bolton are appealing for witnesses after her death from asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Six-figure settlement for family of Houchin Aerospace receptionist exposed to asbestos
The family of a woman who we have called Fiona has received a significant settlement from the insurers of her former employer, Houchin Aerospace, after she was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a terminal form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos.
Leigh Day teams shortlisted for Chambers UK Awards 2025 – Winter Edition
Leigh Day has been nominated in two categories at the Chambers UK Awards – Winter Edition, due to take place in November.
Trans led advocacy group to intervene in NHS Fife changing room tribunal
TransLucent, a trans led advocacy organisation, described by the Equality and Human Rights Commission as a key stakeholder in discussions on transgender rights, has been given permission to intervene in the employment tribunal case between nurse Sandie Peggie and Fife Health Board and Dr Beth Upton.
Leigh Day strengthens Cardiff office with two new clinical negligence lawyers
Leigh Day has expanded its Cardiff office with the appointment of two clinical negligence lawyers, Wallis Crockford and Amy Downey, who bring significant experience to the firm as it continues to grow its presence in Wales.
Coroner issues Prevention of Future Deaths report to NHS Trust following death of Wickham teaching assistant
A coroner has raised serious concerns about Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s failure to provide mental health risk assessment training for staff and its lack of engagement with the families of those in its care.
Lawyers react to data breach affecting personal information of survivors of Church of England abuse
Leading data breach and abuse lawyers at Leigh Day have expressed their concern after personal details of almost 200 survivors of church abuse were leaked in a serious data breach.
Six-figure settlement for family of former electrician after asbestos cancer death
The family of a former electrician who died from mesothelioma have received a near quarter of a million-pound settlement after his former employer admitted exposing him to asbestos.