Articles in ‘Opinion’ Category

The Department for Education has published revised guidance on the use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions in schools, replacing the 2013 Use of reasonable force guidance. The new framework, which comes into force in…

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 2025 by attending a host of events up and down the country. Action Mesothelioma Day falls annually on the first Friday…

People may have seen the recent publicity about compensation claims following talcum powder use. A group action was commenced in the High Court in London in October 2025. The action seeks compensation for cancers…

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…

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 occurred in May 2023 during renovation works on…

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 Salisbury,…