Asons Solicitors Speak Out on The Top Ten Causes of Occupational Dermatitis

Bolton UK (PRWEB UK) 8 April 2013

The results of the Labour Force Survey released this month, published by Health and Safety Executive (HSE)* show that occupational dermatitis still accounts for a high proportion of work-related disease cases. These statistics are replicated within Asons Solicitors, with a substantial volume of Industrial Disease claims being Dermatitis related.

Asons Executive, Thomas Fairclough, commented on the rise weve seen:

Over the last year dermatitis claims have accounted for a substantial proportion of our industrial disease cases. It seems despite being easily preventable, occupational dermatitis is still an ongoing issue.

According to the Labour Force survey* in 2011/12 an estimated 9000-22000 people who had worked in the previous twelve months suffered from Skin Problems, that they thought were caused or made worse by work.

Incidences of work place Skin Problems are most likely to be Contact Dermatitis; caused when the skin becomes inflamed upon coming into contact with a particular irritant or allergen. Contact Dermatitis causes the skin to become red, blistered, dry and cracked; in severe cases infections can develop**.

The Labour Force Survey has released figures compiling a Top Ten Causes of Occupational Dermatitis* detailing the reasons for the prevalence of skin problems within the work force.

In order of most to least common, they were allocated as follows

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Fears over the use of Apprentices in the NHS Asons Solicitors Comment

Bolton UK (PRWEB UK) 16 April 2013

The Nursing Times (1) have recently reported worries that apprentices are regularly being asked to perform clinical and caring jobs without supervision, a clear health and safety breach. This reported abuse of the apprentice scheme not only risks the safety of the patients, but also of those participating in the programme. With apprentices being asked to perform clinical and caring jobs, such as washing patients and checking for skin changes, without supervision (1), it is clear that guidelines need to more stringent.

Anyone living in England, over the age of 16 and not in full time education, can apply for an apprenticeship. Advertised as a way to earn while you learn, using a hand-on approach, apprenticeships have become incredibly popular; with businesses keen to become involved (2).

Unfortunately according to the Nursing Times, within the NHS, worries have arisen that Apprentices as young as 16 may be being used to fill gaps in rotas and keep staffing costs down (1). Around 8,000 places have been allocated to Apprentices within the NHS, with concerns that teenage apprentices are carrying out tasks normally completed by fully qualified healthcare assistants. Aside from being asked to complete emotionally distressing tasks such as laying out a dead body, the implications of handling patients without supervision and training could have an impact on an apprentices physical health.

While Skills for Health have developed a framework to provide clarification as to the type of tasks apprentices can do, the framework does not identify which areas of patient care they should not become engaged in (1). Without supervision apprentices could become over involved, without the necessary training.

The NHS is clear in their guidelines for lifting patients, with training for those qualified regularly refreshed; commenting on the matter, Asons Executive Thomas Fairclough, has released the following statement:

In an ideal world apprentices would be supervised at all times. However, it is easy to comprehend a situation where an apprentice would feel pressured to care for a patient independently. Even an everyday task such as bathing a patient involves more lifting than you would expect. Without sufficient training it would be easy for an apprentice to sustain a back injury at work. This is true regardless of the industry they are working in

If an apprentice from any industry sustained a back injury at work, due to improper training or supervision, they would be considered to have a back injury claim for compensation. According to the Nursing Times, Angelo Varetto, head of apprenticeships at Skills for Health (1):

Apprentices should have a minimum of 670 hours of learning in 12 months and should not be left unsupervised

If you, or someone you know, have sustained a back injury at work due to improper training you may have a case for back injury compensation. Contact Asons solicitors today to find out what kind of help is available. Call us on: 0844 850 1062 or fill out a claim form at http://www.asons.co.uk

Sources:

(1) Lintern, Shaun.Fears over the use of HCA apprentices Nursing Times. 9-15/04/2013: pg. 1-3

(2) apprenticeships.org.uk/Be-An-Apprentice/The-Basics.aspx

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About Asons Solicitors:

Asons Solicitors is a Bolton-based law practice that specialises in personal injury and industrial disease claims. Founded by brothers Imran Akram and Kamran Akram, Asons Solicitors has developed to become a young and dynamic law firm that delivers practical solutions to clients in times of difficulty. Their continued focus on their staff has seen them awarded with the Investors in People Gold Award; which is reflected in the professional and personable approach they take in working with clients. They strive to grow and to develop, and their supportiveness and attention to detail ensures that their clients use them time and again.

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Frequency of Ectopic Pregnancy Misdiagnosis an On-going Issue Asons Solicitors Comment.

Bolton, UK (PRWEB UK) 9 May 2013

A recent news report from the BBC "Peterborough Hospital Accused of Diagnosis Faliure" (Dated - 23/04/2013) highlights that ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosis is still considered to be an on-going issue. Occurring in around one in ninety pregnancies (1), suspected ectopic pregnancies are a serious cause for concern, requiring immediate medical attention.

According to NHS Choices, an ectopic pregnancy can simply be described as an Out-of-Place Pregnancy.' Rather than developing normally within the womb a fertilised egg implants elsewhere, commonly within the fallopian tubes. Under these circumstances, the egg will not develop into a baby as normal, with potentially devastating physical and psychological effects to the mother.

As made clear by NHS Choices, in all cases the continuation of an ectopic pregnancy would be catastrophic. If left to develop the fertilised egg would continue to grow, causing the fallopian tube to rupture, splitting open and causing potentially fatal internal bleeding (1).

According to the BBC, doctors failed to diagnose the ectopic pregnancy of Mrs Soper, sending her home, only to have her return the following day for emergency surgery (2).

As reported by the BBC, Mrs Sopers emergency surgery led to her contracting the flesh eating infection necrotising fasciitis, a rare infection of the deeper layers of the skin, that causes the destruction of skin and muscles by releasing toxins. (3) If left untreated, necrotizing fasciitis can be fatal. As reported by the BBC, had her ectopic pregnancy been diagnosed correctly, Mrs Soper could have been treated using less invasive methods, avoiding the undesirable complications she developed (2).

Asons executive Laura Williams, commented of the report

Ectopic Pregnancies are frequently misdiagnosed. A delay to diagnosis can be far reaching. The effects of an ectopic rupture are not just limited to health, but damage to a fallopian tube can be to the detriment of fertility.

Making a mis-diagnosed ectopic pregnancy claim with a legal professional helps to raise awareness, hopefully preventing it from happening to someone else.

The important thing to bear in mind is that if you suspect you may be suffering from an ectopic pregnancy, you should seek urgent medical treatment.

If you have been affected by a delay in diagnosis or treatment for an ectopic pregnancy you should speak to an experienced medical negligence solicitor. They can provide expert advice whilst building a compelling ectopic pregnancy claim case, to achieve the damages you deserve for your sub-standard care.

For further details contact Asons Solicitors today, they can be reached on: 0844 850 1062 or you can fill out their claim form at http://www.asons.co.uk

Sources:

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"Care Home Negligence Prevalent, But With New Plans For Luxury Care Homes, Avoidable For The Affluent" Say Asons Solicitors

Bolton UK (PRWEB UK) 2 April 2013

Ageing and a loss of independence was recently cited by Psychology Today as one of the greatest fears of modern life; with the prospect of spending those final years in a care home considered a last resort. Worries about care home negligence are often at the forefront of the mind.

However, with the rise of Luxury homes, a care home may become the first choice for those who can afford the fees.

According to the local news source Get Surrey, work has begun this week on a new 60-bedroom luxury care home in Horley, Surrey. Modeled on boutique hotels, the care home features a hair and beauty salon, a nail bar, a caf