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polution
International Planning wildlife Air pollution Environmental law

Air pollution is causing serious harm – it is time for the world to take action

Charlotte Armstrong, from the international team, discusses the harm air pollution is causing and why it is time for the world to take action

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Wheelchair Swimmer
Spinal injury

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day

Charlotte Cooper, explains the different types of spinal cord injuries and what support can be given to make sure that those injured have a home that accommodates their injury

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Vedanta Zambia
International Vedanta Corporate accountability

Zambian villagers celebrate after Supreme Court ruling

Liberty Bridge, from the international team, discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling which allows Zambian villagers to proceed with their claims against Vedanta in the English Courts.

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Joiner
Asbestos mesothelioma Industrial disease Personal injury

World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April

Heetasha Khosla discusses how World Day for Safety and Health at Work serves as a reminder that we must keep fighting to reduce the number of deaths caused by dust diseases

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Child looking in mirror in facepaint
Product safety consumer law Cosmetics

Unrealistic beauty standards are causing women unnecessary harm

Tina Patel discusses the cosmetic and beauty industry and the perceptions set by airbrushed cover photos in the media

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Electric wheelchair user
Cerebral palsy Clinical negligence

Continuity needed to ensure adults with cerebral palsy enjoy maximum independence

Frankie Rhodes discusses the NICE guidelines and how they highlight the need for continuity to ensure that every adult with cerebral palsy can enjoy maximum independence

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Rushing Nurses
Clinical negligence Sepsis

Implementation of new NHS guidance on sepsis could help improve outcomes and save lives

With the implementation of new NHS England guidelines, Frankie Rhodes looks at how they could help improve early diagnosis of sepsis to help save lives

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Laurynas Kelpsa
Corporate accountability International Modern slavery

Court victory in modern slavery case puts spotlight on UK's 'hidden' labour abuse

Mary Westmacott and Jose L Gonzalez, from the international team, discuss the implications of the recent legal case for 11 men brought to the UK to work as chicken catchers

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Vaccine for COVID-19
Clinical trials Medical devices Product safety consumer law

Vaccines on Trial

With the number of people opting out of taking potentially life-saving vaccines on the rise, Gene Matthews looks at the process for their approval and how some have become the subject of unfortunate controversy.

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Union Jack Against Government Buildings
Abuse claims

The honours system - where is the transparency for abuse survivors?

Andrew Lord discusses the need for greater accountability in the honours systems to ensure those guilty of child abuse are automatically stripped of their titles

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happy girl
Brain injury Clinical negligence Brain tumour research

Wear A Hat Day! Increasing awareness of the devastating impact of brain tumours

Today is 'Wear a hat day' where people across the UK wear various headgear and engage in hat-themed events in their communities to raise money for and awareness of the charity Brain Tumour Research

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Doctor Holding Vaccine Phial
Clinical negligence Tuberculosis

World Tuberculosis Day

24 March marked World Tuberculosis Day, which aims to raise public awareness about the disease and increase efforts to end the global TB epidemic