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Supporting pupils with medical conditions and allergies: what schools need to know about the new DfE statutory guidance and consultation
20 Mar 2026The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a consultation on new statutory guidance titled “Supporting Children and Young People with Medical Conditions and Allergy.” The guidance is intended to replace the current 2015 statutory guidance on supporting pupils with medical conditions at school.
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Food allergy laws: Natasha's Law and Benedict's Law
10 Apr 2026Recent legal developments, including Natasha’s Law and Benedict’s Law, are strengthening food allergy protections across England, with new statutory guidance for schools due to take effect in September 2026.
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Championing practice management: The vision behind the Institute of General Practice Management
16 Apr 2026Robyn Clark, a founder of the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM), is interviewed by VWV on professional recognition, challenges, and the future of practice management.
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£30,000 pay-out as a consequence of inadequate allergy management in a school
28 Apr 2026A recent incident in Scotland serves as a timely reminder of what can happen if things go wrong for schools in terms of allergy management, even prior to the implementation of Benedict's Law and the new statutory guidance.
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The renewed Women's Health Strategy for England - a catalyst for change?
05 May 2026On 15 April 2026, the UK government published its renewed Women's Health Strategy ("Renewed Strategy") for the next 10 years. We explore what has been promised.
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Supporting you through clinical negligence claims
08 May 2026Most people would find complaining about medical treatment very difficult. For many, this can feel particularly hard if the treatment was provided by the NHS and therefore 'free'. However, mistakes do happen. Often, they can be corrected and no harm is done. Sadly, some medical mistakes can have serious, life-long consequences.
In those cases, legal action may be the best way to help you secure the financial support you need to move forward, even if in a different way than before.