Thinking Legal Pod by Boyes Turner

In this episode, we delve into the world of complex musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation and explore the challenges faced by individuals with MSK conditions.

Whether you are seeking guidance as a patient or looking to expand your knowledge as a medical professional tune in to gain a deeper understanding of MSK conditions learn about effective rehabilitation strategies, and hear inspiring stories of resilience and recovery.

In this week's episode, Tara Byrne and Ben Ireland, two of Boyes Turner's Associate Solicitors in the highly renowned medical negligence team, discuss brain injuries, their cases, medical negligence and the legal process.
This week is also Action For Brain Injury Awareness Week. A week when focus and awareness is raised for many brain injury survivors, which may be seen as a hidden disability, or an injury that has had a huge impact on their life. This week also highlights the work undertaken to try to alleviate the challenges of those impacted by providing support, finances, and rehabilitation.

Ruth Meyer, Head of Court of Protection team at Boyes Turner discusses with Charlene Hughes some of the myths around dementia, what it means to be a dementia friend and how they can help. Charlene explains how she became aware of being a dementia friend and educating herself more around the topic of dementia. Not only did she become a dementia friend, but she also went on to complete induction training and she became a dementia friend champion.

As current lockdown measures ease and employers seek to return employees to the workplace, what health and safety and insurance issues should be considered? Emma O’Connor, Head of Training in the Employment Group, discusses health and safety obligations with Ian Clements Managing Director of Quadriga H&S.

At the beginning of October we held our annual conference of Heads of Legal and GCs with the theme "Embedding the in-house legal team at the heart of the business" which included expert panels sharing their views.

In our next panel session, we spoke about how embedding legal teams into the core of business operations can champion Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in a transformative way. Andrew Whiteaker lead this panel session featuring Robin Carvell-Spedding from Protium and Polly Tassell from CarWow. We promise you'll gain fresh insights into the role of legal teams in fostering a truly inclusive workplace. From tackling challenges in traditionally male-dominated industries to embracing diverse perspectives in EDI initiatives, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons and real-world experiences.
The episode also explores the topic of paternity leave as a driver of gender equality. By encouraging fathers to take paternity leave, businesses can support gender equality both in the workplace and at home. This approach not only empowers women to pursue their careers but also challenges traditional gender roles, leading to a more balanced and equitable society.

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