More than 1000 people worked at the building at one time, and this could mean that all have been exposed to the asbestos fibre whilst working on the Plessey production line.

Exposure to Asbestos may not lead to Asbestosis or any other related Asbestos illnesses – thankfully many people can work with or around the substance and not be effected.

Hampson Hughes Solicitors have a highly trained Industrial Disease Team that are dedicated to helping claim compensation for the suffering and effects of Asbestos.

If you would like more advice, as well as to discuss symptoms of Asbestosis, contact the team today. We can provide expert advice on beginning a claim for personal injury compensation- call 0800 888 6 888 or email induestrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com

The building was once use to build and restore furniture and Asbestos was used in building materials as well as in cooking and heating appliances and main areas such as where there was lift access or in the lift control room. Construction workers and maintenance workers of Gostins Building would be mostly likely to be effected by the Asbestos as the constant movement of their work would of shifted Asbestos particles.

Anybody who worked in the building prior to 2004 could have been effected. Records show that between 1980 and 2004 the building was rented out to different types of shops such as clothing and bookshops.

It is worth noting that exposure to Asbestos may not lead to Asbestosis or any other Asbestos related illnesses -many people can work with or around the substance and not be effected.

Hampson Hughes Solicitors highly trained Industrial Disease Team are dedicated to helping claim compensation for the suffering and effects of Asbestos. If you would like more advice – as well as to discuss symptoms of Asbestosis, contact the team today. We can provide expert advice on beginning a claim for personal injury compensation. Call 0800 888 6888 or email industrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com

We’re very excited to announce we’ll be exclusive partners of Liverpool Hope University Student Union for 2013!

2012 saw Hampson Hughes Solicitors join in partnership with Liverpool John Moore’s Student Union and we’re really proud of how
that partnership has developed since it began in September.

Everyone at Hampson Hughes Solicitors are looking forward to working with & supporting the Liverpool Hope student alumni over the coming months – we’ll keep you updated on what’s happening via Facebook and our website (hampsonhughes.com)

Joan Grogan, Craniofacial Nurse Specialist in the Neurosurgical Department at the Hospital is heavily involved in arranging this wonderful event every year, and passed news on to Hampson Hughes Solicitors earlier this week that our donations of a brand new iPad and crate of luxury wine for the Charity Raffle helped to raise an amazing £2,500!

The HH staff also took part in a raffle of our own in the Old Hall Street offices to win a fantastic Amazon Kindle – the proceeds of the raffle also went to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

This means the builders have most likely been exposed to the deadly dust, which could lead to asbestosis

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If you would like advice on asbestosis or any other industrial disease related issues, the expert Industrial Disease Team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors are here to help. Call 0800 888 6888 or email industrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com

You can view all the photos here: The Complete Photo Album

The next stage of the competition is the Final – taking place in March 2013. All entrants into the Miss Liverpool 2013 will now be reviewed and whittled down to a handful of finalists who’ll go head to head at the Final to be crowned Miss Liverpool 2013, and automatically get a place in the Miss England 2013 competition!

Good Luck to everyone who entered to take part this weekend – Hampson Hughes Solicitors are really looking forward to being involved in the Final in March next year!

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The fire at the Alcohols Ltd factory on 26 November is thought to have been started as chemicals were being decanted in a corner of the building. An investigation is currently being carried out by the Health and Safety Executive.

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Yesterday evening (Thursday 29th November) saw the Cash for Kids ‘Question of Sport Derby Challenge’ – sponsored by Hampson Hughes Solicitors and in association with Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation – take place in Liverpool

Sporting legends including Jan Molby, Mike Newell, Tony Bellew, Steve Simonsen and GB Olympic star Natasha Jonas appeared on the QOS panel (some of Hampson Hughes Solicitors staff at the event were lucky enough to get their photograph with her too!)

Hampson Hughes Solicitors are proud to have again been able to support and work alongside Cash for Kids and the Radio City 96.7 team to help raise money for important local causes.

Asbestos is responsible for 3,500 deaths per year in the UK and is one of the biggest UK killers. Statistics show that Liverpool is above the national average for deaths and people suffering from asbestos than any other parts of the country. This is due to peak over the next 5 years. On average 3.1 deaths in 100,000 people currently die of asbestos; this is due to treble over the next 2 years.

Not only men where effected by this Asbestos or Mesothelioma women and children were also affected. Housewife’s will have washed or cleaned their husbands clothing, and breathed in the substance in whilst washing.

Due to the onset of asbestosis a lot of people do not claim for compensation for Mesothelioma, but with the help of Hampson Hughes we can investigate and trace the company or people responsible.

Hampson Hughes has a highly trained Industrial Disease Team that are dedicated to helping claim compensation for the suffering and effects of Asbestos. If you would like more advice on this– as well as discuss symptom of Asbestosis- the dedicated Industrial Disease team can provide expert advice on beginning a claim for personal injury compensation. Please contact either Karen Booth or David Woerner on 0151 236 1222 or email industrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com

The fire is now apparently out, but 200 homes had to be evacuated

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In 2007, the Department of Health announced that the NHS had wrongly charged families for care home fees and that anyone who had paid, or is paying, care home fees would be entitled to a repayment.

It is estimated that there are around 100,000 people who currently qualify for repayment of fees and charges, because of paying for care given in an NHS hospital or having received care at home by the NHS.

The final deadline for making a claim for wrongly charged care home fees claims is 31st March 2013.

This applies to anyone who has made payments during the period April 2011 onwards.

For more advice, contact Hampson Hughes Solicitors on 0800 888 6888 or email info@hampsonhughes.com

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It would appear that harmful materials containing asbestos gathered from the demolition of the old Reece’s Bakery (also known as the Renshaw Bakery) which was situated behind the Adelphi Hotel on Brownlow Hill where part of the dumped waste which caused the health alert in 2012.
The bakery/factory produced & distributed milk. Cheese was made and packaged at the site, and ice cream was also produced there using liquid nitrogen.

The building itself was constructed using asbestos in the materials (for the walls, floors and ceiling) and whilst this can be deadly, it is very important to remember that even if asbestos is within materials of a building, unless there is a puncture or breakage to the hard surfaces (such as walls, floors and ceilings) these harmful fibres may not have an effect on health.

Essentially, it may have remained dormant for the entire time the Reece’s building was standing, only to be disturbed when the demolition took place in 2007 after it remained derelict for 30 years. Reece’s Bakery closed in the late 1970’s and the company moved to the main Cheshire farm due to changes in the way milk was to be distributed.

If you (or someone you know) have worked at the Reece’s Bakery on Brownlow Hill and have any more information about the site, or would like more advice on the dangers & symptoms of asbestosis, the dedicated Industrial Disease team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors can help personal injury compensation. You can call on 0800 888 6888 or email industrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com for more information.

Philip Mills, 53, from Allerton, was told by doctors at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital in Broadgreen that his cancer was “just an inflammation”.

It took nearly 12 months after another referral for Mr Mills’s lung cancer to be diagnosed.

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If you, or someone you know, has been affected by misdiagnosis, the Clinical Negligence Team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors can provide expert, confidential advice.
Call today on 0800 888 6888 or email claims@hampsonhughes.com

The iPad 2 was presented to the school at the Christmas Light Switch On Event to launch the station’s Christmas Appeal at 97.4 Rock FM in Preston on Thursday 15^th November.

We’re delighted to have been able to make a difference and help this wonderful school – we know the iPad will be a great contribution to learning and everday life for the school’s pupils.

The team are now safely back in the UK and we’ll be putting the story of their amazing journey (with photographs) online very soon!

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, and showed support for the team whilst they were away.

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If you, or someone you know, has been affected by a dog bite or attack – speak to the team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors today for advice. Call 0800 888 6888 or email claims@hampsonhughes.com

If you would like advice on asbestos and it effects, including beginning a case for personal injury compensation for people unfortunately suffering with Asbestosis, contact the expert Industrial Disease Team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors today on 0800 888 6888 or email industrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com

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If you would like advice on the after effects of this fire, or are concerned about risks of chemical exposure from it, the expert Industrial Disease Team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors are here to help. Call today on 0800 888 6888 or email industrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com

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“Tired on a way to a 84km cycle!”

Ship workers installed and stored Asbestos flooring, ceiling and insulation.

The ship workers would cut the flooring to install into new ships or to send away to different docks. Cutting the asbestos may cause fibres to circulate and settle on clothes, hair and skin.

It is possible that family members of Cammell Laird employees, eg: wives and children, could be exposed to breathing in these fibres.

If you (or someone you know) have come into contact with anybody who used to work at the Cammell Laird ship yard and would like more advice on this – as well as to discuss symptoms of Asbestosis – the dedicated Industrial Disease team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors can provide expert advice on beginning a claim for personal injury compensation.

You can call 0800 888 6888 or email industrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com for more information.

In the style of the famous BBC show the event is based on, there’ll be 2 panels on the night consisting of famous local sporting hero’s. Confirmed so far are Jan Molby, Mike Newell, Franny Jeffers, Tony Bellew, Paul Smith, Steve Simonson & Natasha Jonas. In previous years, the night has got very competitive but has always been great fun too!

Tickets are just £25 each with all money raised going to Cash for Kids, and the ticket price includes a scouse or curry dinner with a drink. Throughout the night, there’ll be chances for red & blue fans to take part in a Battle of the Mersey style challenge to win prizes too!

You can find out more about the event and how you can be there to enjoy the night by clicking on the link below –
www.radiocity.co.uk/charity/cfk-questionofsport

The recent headlines surrounding the career of breast surgeon Mr Ian Patterson, who practiced in Solihull, will have no doubt shocked most women who have read it.
Even women who have had no dealings with him could not have failed to have been appalled by the allegations that he performed unnecessary and inappropriate surgery on patients, which spanned several years and affected over 1000 women.

Mr Patterson has recently been suspended from practice by the GMC and faces being struck off for allegedly ‘misdiagnosing’ breast cancer, performing un-necessary surgery and performing a type of surgery known as a cleavage sparing mastectomy. This type of surgery involves leaving some breast tissue behind purely for cosmetic reasons. It is not sanctioned in Britain because of the high risk that the cancer may return. Well, I am sorry, but I do not know of any women who would go through the physical and emotional trauma of a mastectomy and further lifesaving treatment, to then risk having to go through it all again, just to be able to fill a bra and ‘retain a cleavage’, they just want to live and enjoy life.

Further accusations include performing lumpectomies, (surgery to remove a breast lump) on approximately 450 women, instead of carrying out a more straightforward biopsy to diagnose cancer; and also diagnosing breast cancer and performing mastectomies on women, who have since been told that they never had cancer in the first place. I cannot begin to imagine the surge of emotions these women must have felt when they were informed, firstly that they had breast cancer, then secondly, to be told that a mistake had been made and they didn’t even have cancer in the first place.

The allegations are so serious that it has prompted a referral from the General Medical Council to the West Midlands Police who are currently investigating.

If you, or someone you know, may have been affected by the actions of Mr Ian Patterson, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Clinical Negligence Team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors for a free and confidential chat about your options.
It may be that you are able to bring a claim for compensation for the damage that has been caused.
Our contact details are 0800 888 6888 or info@hampsonhughes.com

Whether it’s a ‘quick fix’ to delay the ageing process through Botox injections, or a maybe spot of semi-permanent make up to highlight our best features, tinting of eyebrows or the adding of gravity defying eye lashes – the possibilities are endless in the hundreds of beauty salons, nail bars, make up parlours and hairdressers dotted across the North West.

This is also not an industry solely enjoyed by women. A recent article on the Huffington Post website’s Lifestyle page stated that the men are quickly catching up to women in the spending stakes when it comes to looking good.

According to the 7^th October 2012 article a poll of 1,000 men and women was completed – the results of which showed that women spend an average of £2,462 a year on beauty products and fashionable clothing per year. Men, on the other hand, spend an average of £1,786 on male grooming products and clothing per year – working out at approximately £50 less per month than women.

Liverpool was also highlighted as one of the big cities sited for above average spending by both women AND men when it comes to looking good.

(http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/10/07/men-spending-almost-much-women-beauty-products-fashion_n_1945960.html)

However there are occasions when pampering and preening can take a turn for the worse, and unfortunately the desired effect is nothing short of a disaster.

Beauty treatments can go wrong with incidents resulting in injuries ranging from being minor to permanently disfiguring. Hampson Hughes Solicitors currently represents a number of clients who have unfortunately suffered an injury following a visit to their beautician or hairdresser.

The majority of people within the beauty industry across Merseyside (and the country as a whole) are professionals, understanding the importance of patch testing (or similar pre-treatment tests) to ensure products used on clients are safe for various skin or hair type (for example)

Helpful information in ‘After Care’ advice cards are also often given to client’s post-treatment, particularly after waxing (for example), to ensure that even after you have left the salon you still feel confident in the service you’ve received.

Unfortunate incidents resulting in injury are thankfully the minority within beauty industry, and it is clear from the increasing amounts spent on looking good each year that the majority of treatments received have a positive effect on people which they’ll happily revisit time and time again.

If you, or someone you know, has unfortunately been the victim of irresponsible treatment and poor service by a beautician, nail technician, hairdresser or non-cosmetic surgery provider that has resulted in an injury please contact Hampson Hughes Solicitors today on 0151 236 1222 or by emailing claims@hampsonhughes.com for expert free & confidential advice.

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You can find out more about the Team – fixtures, results and latest news – online at: www.pitchero.com/clubs/bolton

Here’s a selection of photographs taken at from the 1st XV’s game against Garstang in October

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Hampson Hughes Solicitors founders Paul Hampson & John Hughes will join the judging panel on Friday 22nd March 2013 at the Final of Miss Liverpool (and Mr Liverpool), taking place at the Olympia, West Derby Road, Liverpool.

Past winners of the competition have included Fay Ayers (2012), Sarah Farley (2011), Amy Jackson (2010) & Debbie O’Toole (2009)
Amy has gone onto major success as a Bollywood star and Debbie was one of the cast of the Liverpool based reality TV show ‘Desperate Scousewives’ in 2011.

The annual winner of Miss Liverpool goes through to the next stage of the competition – Miss England and Hampson Hughes Solicitors hopes 2013 will be the year a Liverpool winner is crowned as National champion in Miss England.

Look out for updates & news on the competition on the HH website & via our Facebook and Twitter pages over the coming months.

Auditions for this annual event (also including Mr Liverpool) will take place in Clayton Square Shopping Centre, Liverpool City Centre on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December 2012 from 11am to 4pm.

You can find out more about the Miss Liverpool & Miss England competitions, as well as details on past winners, online at:

Contestants wishing to enter into Miss Liverpool 2013 must meet the following criteria: www.missengland.info/missliverpoolhistory

Aged 17-24 years old
Not currently married, or have ever been married
Does not have children
Has never posed topless

Entrance Fee is £15 – this can be paid on either of the audition days attended.

For more details on entering into the competition, and any questions on eligibility, please email Pat Hughes (Event Organiser) on pat.yourstruly@btinternet.com or call 07811 779760

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Surgeon Ian Paterson, who has been suspended from practising and faces a police investigation, is accused of operating on at least 450 women when they were perfectly healthy.

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If you, or someone you may know, has been affected by medical negligence relating to an operation or other form of medical treatment, please contact Hampson Hughes Solicitors Clinical Negligence department on 0800 888 6888 or by emailing claims@hampsonhughes.com

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If you would like advice on medical negligence or any other issues relating to treatment you’ve received from medical professional, Lisa Ward (Head of Clinical Negligence at Hampson Hughes Solicitors) can be contacted by calling 0800 888 6888 or by emailing lisaward@hh-law.co.uk

A list of the areas of medical negligence we specialise in at Hampson Hughes Solicitors can be found at HH Medical Negligence

Paramedics treated one man at the scene at Prince William Avenue, near Sandycroft, Deeside, before he was taken to hospital with two others.

The factory is said to be involved in chemical manufacture and distribution. The leak has been contained.

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If you have any questions about chemical exposure, or would like advice on industrial related diseases, the expert team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors can help.

Call them today on 0800 888 6888 or email industrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com

A police source said his injuries from the crash were thought to be very serious at first, but later it appeared he suffered a number of broken ribs and cuts and bruises. Read More Here

If you are a cyclist who has unfortunately been involved in an accident on the road, speak to the expert personal injury team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors today for advice on 0800 888 6888 or email claims@hampsonhughes.com

Hampson Hughes’ Office Manger, Liz Edwards has worked closely with Health@Work throughout the process. Liz said “I saw this as an important project for the business, and one that I was happy to lead and manage on behalf of Hampson Hughes”.

Liz compiled a great deal of evidence for the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, and even implemented new staff policies, further demonstrating their commitment to the staff.

The Workplace Wellbeing Charter addresses seven main areas to improve the health of employees – alcohol and substance misuse, smoking, leadership, sickness and absence management, mental health and stress, healthy eating, and physical activity.

Presenting the award, James Dunningham, Operations Director of Health@Work, said “The team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors have done extremely well in achieving this award. Their support and commitment to staff has clearly been demonstrated by them taking action to implement changes within the organisation.”

By acting upon the lifestyle changes incorporated in the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, you could improve the wellbeing of your staff, and in return have a happier, healthier workforce.

For more information on the work of Health@Work and the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, visit www.healthatworkcentre.org.uk or call 0151 236 6608.

About 40 people living near a wood yard have been evacuated as a result of a suspected arson attack.

About 50 firefighters from across Essex and London are at the scene in Stanley Road, Grays, Thurrock.

Essex fire service said the Grays Wood Products building could collapse at any time.
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It is unlikely that the families will be able to return to their homes this evening as the houses have no power”

Divisional officer Greg Keys Essex Fire and Rescue

The area surrounding the building has been cordoned off and residents are not expected to be able to return to their homes for several hours.

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Paul Hampson, John Hughes & Laura Hampson will begin in Saigon and finish in Cambodia on 22^nd November.

Special thanks to the team at We Brand It for producing these comfortable cycle tops for the Team to wear on their challenge.

You can still donate to help raise money for this very important charity & hospital via the Just Giving page below. All donations are greatly appreciated (as are your good luck messages for the team!)

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If you would like expert advice on mesothelioma, asbestosis or any other industrial related diseases please contact the Industrial Disease Team at Hampson Hughes Solicitors on 0800 888 6888 or email industrialdisease@hampsonhughes.com

However there are unfortunately occasions when these beautifying feel good sessions go wrong, the effects of which can be disastrous.

Below are a number of online news articles about beauty treatments which have sadly gone wrong, and the ramifications of these.

Pulsed light causes burn marks

Naomi Campbell’s bald patch years

Expensive anti ageing facials wreck looks

Turn time wrinkle jab wrecked life and left facially disfigured

Microneedle therapy system potentially lethal Chinese women warned

Hair dye gone wrong

Hampson Hughes Solicitors are here to help & provide expert advice if you or someone you know has been affected by a beauty treatment which has gone wrong.

Call today on 0800 888 6888 or email claims@hampsonhughes.com for more information.

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Claims of “uncommon” deaths of two patients following elective surgery at the centre, and a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report published in September said service at the centre was “not meeting one or more essential standards” and criticised both a lack of staff and effective systems to identify and manage risks.

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