Articles in ‘Opinion’ Category

Gallbladder removal surgery, medically known as a cholecystectomy, is a common surgical procedure with tens of thousands of people undergoing one each year. Thankfully, most cholecystectomies are undertaken with minimal complications, however, when things…

Our Employment & Immigration team brings its monthly review of new legislation, guidance and case law. News This months newsletter provides readers with news around: The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act…

In a recent case, our client was contacted by an inspector from the CQC’s Specific Incident Progression Team in relation to a service user who died at our client’s service. The inspector sought specific…

The Supreme Court has unanimously overturned the P v Cheshire West and Chester Council [2014] UKSC 19 decision and removed the single “acid test” to determine whether or not someone is deprived of their…

Disability sport is a vital resource for those living with a disability. Not only for the opportunity to keep active, but also to build connections with people who have similar experiences; as it is…

Para-equestrian dressage has only been on the Paralympic stage since the games were held in Atlanta in August 1996. The competition included all physical impairment groups and visually impaired athletes and men and women…

This post was co-authored with Dr Audrey Daisley, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. For individuals who have sustained injuries, engaging in sports has proven benefits as evidenced through large-scale, high-profile events such as the Paralympic or…

Access to and enjoyment of sport is taken for granted by most children, they are surrounded by opportunities both in and out of school. But for children with physical disabilities this isn’t always the…

If you’re an employer who holds a Skilled Worker sponsor licence, you will be aware of the compliance duties that come with them. You should also be aware that the main method of checking…