Articles in ‘Opinion’ Category

In September 2025, MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths and Morbidity 2021-23) published its twelfth annual report of the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths and Morbidity….

The MNSI (Maternity & Newborn Safety Investigations) body has published its annual report for 2024/2025; this provides an overview of their programme during this period and outlines its plans for the following year. MNSI…

Recent national investigations have uncovered significant concerns about the accuracy and safety of children’s hearing assessments within several NHS audiology services. The most notable findings come from The Kingdon Review, which explained widespread failures…

A book called ‘Understanding Mesothelioma: The Experiences and Care Needs of People with Mesothelioma and their Families’ was published in September 2025. The text is expected to be an important resource for those diagnosed…

Our specialist Mesothelioma and Asbestos team marked Action Mesothelioma Day on 4 July this year by attending a host of events up and down the country. Action Mesothelioma Day falls annually on the first…

For many British workers, retiring abroad in countries such as Spain, Greece, or France is seen as a well-earned reward after decades of hard work. Sadly, for some, this dream is overshadowed by an…

Contributing author: Simon Bolton, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist and Mesothelioma UK Nurse I was extremely fortunate to attend the biennial International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) Conference in Philadelphia in October 2025. RWK Goodman…

The shock that comes with a diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease means that some patients do not seek expert legal advice regarding pursuing a compensation claim even if those treating them encourage them to…

In recent years, ‘urban exploration’ has become very popular, with a growing online community sharing photographs and videos of abandoned properties and sites they have explored. What started as a niche hobby for thrill…

Article written by: Olivia Hanna, Solicitor, RWK Goodman Recent asbestos breach in a Bristol school A recent BBC News report highlighted a serious asbestos exposure incident at a primary school in Bristol. The breach…

HASAG is a charity that provides much-needed support to patients affected by asbestos-related diseases, and their families. It was founded in 2006 by Diane Salisbury and Lynne Squibb in memory of their father, Dave…