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Dogs – a man’s best friend or landlord’s worst nightmare?
November 19, 2020The pandemic led to an increase in demand for many everyday items, from flour to toilet roll. It also saw a rise in...
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Coronavirus update from Ince Metcalfes
April 03, 2020During these unprecedented times and with the wellbeing of our clients and employees being our first priority, we have...
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Implications of forming a Civil Partnership on your Will
January 08, 2020Following the Supreme Court ruling in 2018, it is now legal for heterosexual couples to form a civil partnership. Civil...
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Protecting your assets with a Life Interest Trust
September 11, 2019Many couples are concerned about funding long-time care and having to sell their property to meet care home fees when...
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Protect yourself in the future: The importance of consent orders
July 17, 2019During divorce proceedings there will often be negotiations concerning a settlement in terms of assets, including...
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Making Inheritance Tax simpler for taxpayers?
July 17, 2019The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is an independent office of HM Treasury that advises and makes recommendations to...
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Pre-nuptial agreements - not just for the rich and famous
June 20, 2019With the wedding season almost upon us, couples are often considering whether to enter into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement. ...
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Changes to Probate Fees – Probate fees set to increase
May 08, 2019Following the Government´s announcement in November 2018, probate fees were expected to increase last April 2019....
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Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) overpayment is rife among property developers – claim your refund before it’s too late.
May 08, 2019Having worked with many property developers, we have found that many are unaware of the various Stamp Duty Land Tax...
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Statements of employment particulars: what is this and when must it be provided?
February 21, 2019Employees are entitled to certain terms and conditions of employment even when they are employed for less than two...
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Death and digital assets
February 18, 2019Digital assets are becoming more integral to our lives and families now find themselves having to deal with digital...
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Legal Update: Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
February 12, 2019The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 is coming into force very soon. The purpose of the act is to improve...
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Cauda Equina Syndrome and Negligence
February 06, 2019The Cauda Equina is a term used to describe the group of nerves situated at the bottom of the spinal column. When the...
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A guide to collecting evidence of loss of earnings
February 05, 2019In the following articles we aim to give you a two part guide as to what you can do to help evidence your financial...
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How to recover rent arrears from residential tenants
January 30, 2019We often deal with landlords whose tenants have not paid any rent for a number of months. In some cases, landlords rely...
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos related conditions – Yesterday’s exposure. Today’s disease.
January 28, 2019Asbestos was banned for industrial use or import some 29 years ago. However, asbestos related press reports from all...
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‘I Want to go on the Bouncy Castle!’ Is it safe for parents to say ‘Yes you can’?
January 10, 2019“Please, please, please may I go on the bouncy castle?” Parents of young children will be all too familiar with this...
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Dispelling Divorce Myths
December 19, 2018Over the years, clients have told us some weird and wonderful myths about divorce and separation. To avoid...
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Asbestos in schools
December 04, 2018Recent figures show cases of Mesothelioma and other asbestos related fatal diseases continue to rise, with teachers now...
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Skin cancer
March 30, 2018Most of us have either booked or are busy planning our Summer Holiday now that Winter is on the way out and Spring has...
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The Enterprise Act: Not the end of workplace injury claims as we know them
March 20, 2018The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 was drafted with the Government aim of cutting health and safety “red...
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Delay in cancer treatment
March 14, 2018If you have been diagnosed with cancer often receiving timely treatment can make a difference your overall prognosis. ...
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Ovarian cancer
March 10, 2018Ovarian cancer is cancer of the ovaries. The ovaries form part of the female reproductive system and they are each...
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Breast reconstruction surgery following cancer treament
March 07, 2018Reconstruction may be suggested after removal of the breast (mastectomy) or removal of some breast tissue (lumpectomy or...
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Diabetes and amputation claims
February 22, 2018Diabetes is a life changing condition which requires constant monitoring. For many people who suffer from diabetes...
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Delay in Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
February 21, 2018There have been a number of news stories recently about Ovarian Cancer, known as the silent killer, (see links below)...
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Diabetes Awareness - the dangers of mistreatment
February 15, 2018Mr Z was a type 2 diabetic, who developed a cut on his foot from a new pair of shoes. This developed into a non-healing...
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Delayed diagnosis of leukaemia
February 08, 2018Leukaemia is a cancer that affects white blood cells. Whilst it is not one of the more common forms of cancer it can be...
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Delay in Diagnosis of Detached Retina
January 24, 2018This month we have been considering medical negligence claims which relate to either a delay in treatment, misdiagnosis...
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Delay in Diagnosis of Eye Infections
January 23, 2018Continuing our theme this month, our final article deals with eye infections, which can be caused by bacteria, fungus or...
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A delay in diagnosing sepsis can be fatal
January 14, 2018The severity of sepsis can range dramatically from a condition that is very treatable, to one that is potentially fatal....
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Delay in Diagnosis of Glaucoma
January 11, 2018Glaucoma is an eye condition that is caused when the optic nerve that connects your eye to your brain becomes damaged....
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Visiting a Family Solicitor for the First Time
January 04, 2018It is going to be a daunting experience regardless of attempts to “sugar coat” it.
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How will the new Pre-action Protocol for Debt Claims affect my business?
December 20, 2017On 1 October 2017 we saw the Pre-action Protocol for Debt Claims (“the Protocol”) come into force which now determines...
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Negligent Eye Surgery
December 19, 2017The importance of our sight cannot be overstated. It is often the case that things happen which require us, whether...
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When is a Final Order not a Final Order?
November 07, 2017As a family solicitor specialising in children matters, a major concern for my clients can be making sure that the...
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Unmarried couples - what are your rights if you separate?
October 25, 2017When an unmarried couple separates they are often surprised to hear that unless they have dependent children together,...
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Breast Cancer - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
October 04, 2017Breast Cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in this country. It can affect both men and women, but it is...
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Delay in Diagnosis of Peripheral Artery Disease
September 18, 2017In our last article we explained what vascular disease was and the different types of vascular disease that can occur....
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The Pros and Cons of Prenups
September 13, 2017What is a prenup? A prenuptial agreement is a document which sets out how an engaged couples’ possessions will be...
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What is Vascular Disease?
September 12, 2017Vascular disease is any condition related to your blood vessels, ie the arteries and veins. You might better...
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Hired Help: The Rise and Risks of the MacKenzie Friend
September 06, 2017If you are going to court over children or financial matters but can’t afford a solicitor, you may be tempted to use a...
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Complications of Pre-eclampsia
August 30, 2017Pre-eclampsia is a condition that some women experience during the second half of their pregnancy or shortly after the...
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Spinal Injury Claims CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME
August 24, 2017Cauda equina syndrome is a rare but very serious condition that affects a person’s spinal cord. The syndrome occurs when...
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The Trials and Tribulations of Seeking Possession in the County Court
August 23, 2017Many landlords find the prospect of taking court action to seek possession rather daunting, as often these are uncharted...
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Missed Cervical Spine Fractures
August 16, 2017The consequences of missing a spinal fracture can be extremely serious, particularly with C1 and C2 fractures where the...
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Third and fourth degree tears during labour
August 12, 201790% of women sustain a perineal tear during labour. The perineum is the area separating the vagina from the anus. ...
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SPINAL INJURY CLAIMS
August 09, 2017Spinal cord injuries can and often do have life changing consequences. As a medical negligence department we specialise...
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Have the Employment Tribunal floodgates been opened?
August 03, 2017It’s a question many businesses and employer organisations are asking themselves, following last week’s Supreme Court...
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Are cohabitation agreements unromantic?
July 26, 2017Relationship breakdown can be very stressful and often raises a number of legal questions like for example, what happens...
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We’re separating. Why do we need a Financial Remedy Order?
July 18, 2017If your marriage or civil partnership is ending, you both have the right to make financial claims against each other....
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Achieving Financial Certainty after Divorce
July 18, 2017When married couples separate and either have no significant assets or come to an agreement between themselves about how...
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Coping with Phantom Limb Pain
July 13, 201760-80% of amputees have or will experience pain or some sensation in the limb which has been amputated, this is known as...
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Why ‘trial by media’ is a bad way to decide workplace disputes
July 03, 2017We advise parties to ongoing Employment Tribunal proceedings to make no comment – at least until the outcome of the...
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Putting Children First
June 30, 2017Adapting to separation is hard for everyone and where children are involved it is essential that it is handled...
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Where there's not a Will is there a way?
June 30, 2017Many people don’t plan for what will happen after they die and often assume their possessions will automatically pass to...
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Avoid being caught out by the new sanctions targeting rogue landlords
June 29, 2017On 6 April 2017 the Housing and Planning Act 2016 (“the HPA”) gave Councils new powers to deal with rogue landlords....
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Q & A: Financial contributions from an ex-partner during divorce
June 28, 2017With many of our clients, we find that we are asked the same questions time and time again regarding the financial...
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Brain Injury Caused by Infection
June 27, 2017Encephalitis is a rare but serious brain inflammation that is caused by infection or through the body’s own immune...
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Children Arbitration Scheme - A new option for resolving children matters without going to court
June 26, 2017Resolving disputes about children can be incredibly difficult and emotional. Where parents are not able to reach an...
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Do men in the workplace have to wear the trousers?
June 23, 2017This week we saw the hottest June since the summer of 1976, which undoubtedly caused uncomfortable conditions for many...
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Relocation, Relocation, Relocation
June 22, 2017Following separation, it is not unusual for one parent to consider relocating, for example to be with a new partner,...
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What is 'Unreasonable Behaviour'?
June 16, 2017Unreasonable behaviour is one of the five facts you could use to prove that element of irretrievable breakdown.
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Misdiagnosis of Testicular Cancer
June 16, 2017Although one of the rarer forms of cancer, it is the most common affecting young men between the ages of 15-49. You...
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How and when should you use a Settlement Agreement: A free guide for employers from our Bristol Employment Solicitors
June 13, 2017If you have a difficult situation with an employee or your business needs to save money, a settlement agreement may be a...
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Religious freedom at work: balancing staff rights with business needs
June 08, 2017Ramadan has begun and will last until Sunday 25 June this year. We offer a guide for employers on this religious...
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What Protection from Domestic Violence can you get from the Family Court?
June 07, 2017Recent figures show a 40% increase in the number of domestic violence victims withdrawing their support for criminal...
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Brain Injuries Acquired at Birth
June 07, 2017There are many causes of brain injury sustained during birth and a number of conditions that can arise as a result of...
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Employment contracts & policies – top tips for businesses
June 05, 2017It’s vital to have the right type of contracts and policies in place regarding your staff. They need to be robust,...
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How to Avoid the Top Ten Traps for Unwary Landlords
May 11, 2017Letting is getting more onerous and unfortunately we are seeing a lot of landlords fall at a number of hurdles. Here are...
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Treatment of brain tumours
May 10, 2017In this article we focus on treatment following diagnosis. Treatment of a brain tumour largely depends on what stage the...
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Vaginal mesh implant surgery
April 20, 2017These implants are used to treat conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence and have been...
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Brain tumours: delay in diagnosis
April 13, 2017In our last article we provided a brief insight into the symptoms which may be present if you are suffering from a brain...
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Going public on workers’ pay
April 06, 2017‘Mind the gap’ now has a distinct meaning for workers’ pay. Wages, salaries and bonuses are about to become public...
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Brain tumours: what you need to know
April 03, 2017Last month The Brain Tumour Charity held a ‘Wear It Out’ campaign, raising over £100,000 to help fund further research...
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Skin Cancer Negligence Claims
March 30, 2017Most of us have either booked or are busy planning our Summer Holiday now that Winter is on the way out and Spring has...
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Can a worker be sacked for wearing a headscarf?
March 15, 2017The latest EU ruling doesn’t mean that employers are free to ban headscarves in the workplace. A Muslim worker in...
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What is ‘reasonable contact’ during maternity leave?
March 01, 2017Most employers will be aware of the need to keep in contact with staff members on maternity leave. But are you aware...
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Is your image keeping your staff down at heel?
February 10, 2017The case of Nicola Thorp continues to run and run – unlike Nicola herself, who was hamstrung by a rule that she must...
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The test for negligence when making a claim
February 09, 2017For a clinical negligence claim to succeed it is necessary to prove that: The treatment or care you received fell below...
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A guide to collecting evidence of your financial loss - travel expenses, care claims and other losses
February 06, 2017We set out some additional guidance as to what you can do to help evidence your other financial losses.
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Compensation: A Guide to Damages
February 02, 2017In every clinical negligence claim there are two elements of damage. The first, of course, is the injury to the person...
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Making a claim for damages for Clinical Negligence
January 18, 2017In any medical negligence claim the duty is on you, as the Claimant, to prove that the Defendant has been negligent. In...
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What can you claim for in medical negligence claims?
January 11, 2017Clinical negligence is a complex area of law, and to bring a successful claim you will need a solicitor with the...
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Medication errors and clinical negligence claims
December 22, 2016The use of computers in doctor surgeries and pharmacies have increased in the last few years, with many GPs now having...
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The festive season as an employer: Don’t let the festive cheer turn into holiday hell
December 10, 2016If your organisation shuts down for all or part of the festive period you are one of the fortunate employers: Safe in...
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Preventing pressure sores and making a claim
December 09, 2016Whilst the advice will vary depending on your personal circumstances, there are some common techniques of preventing...
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Social media – what you can do to protect your business
November 10, 2016Online social tools can be a great method for making and keeping in touch with business contacts, sharing information...
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Misdiagnosis of scaphoid fractures
November 10, 2016Scaphoid fractures are very common yet can be difficult to diagnose. There can be pain without swelling or bruising and...
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How to handle difficult relatives of elderly residents following new guidance from CQC
November 10, 2016In early November 2016, the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme highlighted instances where relatives were banned from...
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Secondary victims in medical negligence
October 15, 2016Until 1992 only someone who had been hurt or killed as a result of someone else’s negligence could make a claim for...
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Orthopaedic Injury Claims
October 13, 2016This is wide-ranging area which covers trauma (injury), disorders and conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. ...
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Housing and Planning Act 2016 - more changes on their way for landlords
October 12, 2016The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent on 12 May 2016. Various parts of the Act will come...
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What the estate agents might not tell you when buying or relocating your pharmacy premises
October 10, 2016We support pharmacists when buying or relocating their pharmacy property.
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Should holiday pay include voluntary overtime?
October 10, 2016The recent case of Brettle v Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council confirmed that regular voluntary overtime should be...
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Inquests and the work of the Coroner
October 08, 2016In most cases, when someone passes away, the deceased’s own doctor, (or a hospital doctor if they died whilst under...
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Medical negligence complaints procedure
October 01, 2016One of the most common reasons for contacting a solicitor is when a patient of a GP or hospital has not obtained a...
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Defective medical products
September 18, 2016These days medical treatment is so advanced that things like knee and hip replacements are commonplace. The medical...
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Diabetic Retinopathy
September 16, 2016Diabetes is a condition where your blood-sugar (or blood glucose) levels are too high and your body is unable to produce...
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Diabetes - is your child getting the right treatment?
September 09, 2016The amount of children being diagnosed with Diabetes in the UK is on the increase. Figures provided by Diabetes UK...
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