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'Numerous Missed Opportunities' by Child Care Agencies: an Innocent Life Cut Tragically Short

Wed 16th May 2012

I was saddened to read a report on the BBC website on the tragic death of a young boy in Peterborough, who was kicked and beaten by his mother's partner.

Traffic Lights - Do we need them?

Wed 16th May 2012

I have today read a very interesting article on the need for traffic lights in the BBC Magazine which puts forward the argument that instead of reliance on traffic lights we should replace this by using common sense.

How Technology is being Used to Improve Care

Wed 16th May 2012

I was very interested to read about the individuals shortlisted for the Transforming Patient Care using Technology award, in the British Medical Journal.

Local Health and Safety Issues

Wed 16th May 2012

Whilst glancing through the local paper, The Echo, I read about a local Winchester man who suffered injuries to his arm and body after flammable gases caught fire at his bosses house.

Vigilance on the Roads - Expect the Unexpected

Wed 16th May 2012

As a recently bereaved pet owner, it has sadly brought home the danger posed by the traffic on our roads, not just to each other but to our dearly beloved pets.

It's a Dog's Life

Tue 15th May 2012

Magistrates have been handed new guidelines enabling them to impose much tougher punishments against owners of dangerous dogs which cause personal injury to members of the public.

Risk Assessment: Is It Just a Waste of Time?

Tue 15th May 2012

The simple answer is no! It is very important to identifying hazards and creating awareness to risks around us all.

Club Sandwiches in Paris, Hotels in Rio de Janeiro...

Mon 14th May 2012

Browsing the travel news pages this weekend, I was struck by how much the cost of travel was up for discussion. I suppose we are all as cost conscious as ever approaching the summer holiday season, selecting our destination carefully to ensure we get the right deal on flights, accommodation and the exchange rate for currency.

Jail Term for Drug Drivers Under new Laws

Fri 11th May 2012

It was reported in he Telegraph on Monday that Ministers have agreed to end the requirement for police to prove that a motorist's driving has been impaired by drugs in order to bring a successful prosecution.

Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Early Intervention for Better Results

Thu 10th May 2012

I had a very interesting time yesterday at a seminar where I heard a number of speakers on the subject of Brain Injury Rehabilitation. The seminar was organised by the Brain Injury Group, of which Blake Lapthorn are pleased to be a member.