Sponsors

• HEADLINE SPONSOR ~ Chartis Medical & Rehabilitation Limited

  

  Chartis Medical & Rehabilitation Ltd (Chartis M&R) is the UK’s longest established rehabilitation company.  Established as a limited company in 1998 we provide a nationwide service from our 5 offices which are staffed by professionally qualified and registered health professionals. We offer a full range of occupational health, health surveillance and attendance and absence management services which, coupled with our hugely successful medical and vocational rehabilitation case management service, serve both the private and the public sector. Our portfolio of services is available to a wide range of organisations including employers, insurance companies and solicitors.

  Our health surveillance services include occupational health assessments both over the telephone and face to face, pre-employment and night worker screening, fork lift truck driver and standard driver assessments, audiometric testing, ergonomic assessments and basic health checks including blood pressure testing, pulse rate, height, weight, BMI and blood cholesterol and glucose testing.

  All Chartis M&R clients have a designated Case Manager (CM) or Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) and an Account Executive.  The CM and OHA work with the client and their employees using their expert knowledge and experience to facilitate and co-ordinate an effective and efficient return to health and work. The Account Executive ensures that all Chartis M&R clients receive services that are suited to their needs and acts as the first contact point for any queries.

   

   

• 80e - After The Event Insurance

  

  80^e is the after the event insurance division of DAS, the UK’s leading legal expenses insurance company.

  Established in 1975, DAS was the first specialist legal expenses insurer in the UK and has been at the forefront of the market ever since. DAS forms an important part of the Munich based DAS Group, Europe’s largest legal expenses insurer.

  Developed in direct response to solicitors’ needs, our Justice Solutions policy has been designed to be as straightforward and competitive as possible. Delegated authority, no fees, deferred and staged premiums, excellent policy cover and the fact that your firm is dealing direct with the underwriters are all key features of Justice Solutions.

  The successful outcome in the Court of Appeal challenge of Rogers v Merthyr Tydfil CBC in 2006, showed the strength and validity of Justice Solutions and its award-winning, staged-premium pricing model.

  80^e provide tried and tested products from a secure, established and award winning insurer.  We offer the best solutions for a wide range of cases, including personal injury, clinical negligence and industrial disease, as well as non injury cases such as contract disputes, debt recovery and professional negligence.

  Contact details:

  A: DAS House, Quay Side, Temple Back, Bristol, BS1 6NH.

  DX: 141843 Bristol 19. T: 0870 2411345. F: 0117 934 0302. W: www.80e.com. E: info@80e.com

• Aquasure UK

  

  Aquasure UK are specialist consultants for the provision of Aquatherapy pools. We work closely with the clients and their full medical team to provide a bespoke specifically designed facility. This can include water, sound and light stimulation dependent on each client’s individual needs. Seamless access to and from the pool can also be included in the design. This is supported with a full maintenance package for the pool.

  Prior to the build, we will supply a full risk assessment with regard to all aspects of the pool design. by providing this service, potential hazards can be minimised prior to the pool’s construction.

  Many clients use their pool with the support of carers provided by case management. Because of this, it is essential that a full maintenance programme and a risk assessment is in place, allowing for all users of the pool to be properly protected. This service, provided by Aquasure is part of their comprehensive pool design and construction service.

  The Aquasure philosophy is to work with solicitors and architects to ensure that their clients receive the maximum benefit from their hydrotherapy facility, from the initial design through to completion and ongoing use.

• ARAG plc

  

  ARAG is a specialist legal insurance provider. Forming part of a £1.4 billion worldwide insurance group our focus is to provide solicitors with an incredibly strong and secure offering that is tailor-made for them and their clients.

  When it comes to ATE insurance then ARAG provides the “one-stop shop” with Recourse.

  Personal injury cases are of course catered for, but the needs of the forward thinking practice go beyond this requirement.  At ARAG we recognise this and have developed a product for almost any area of risk. This includes personal and commercial contract, defamation, debt recovery, public and employers’ liability, and industrial disease. 

  Policies are transacted on-line through our gATEway system.  The system was developed with solicitors for solicitors. The system is an undoubted success in that it allows solicitors to communicate with ARAG in one speedy and simple process.

  Recognising that the market continues to develop, Recourse suits the needs of solicitors who transact cases under a total or partial CFA.

  Recourse provides the total solution for you and your clients.

  • >> High level of indemnity
  • >> A-Rated Insurer
  • >> Top-ups
  • >> One-off cases
  • >> Contingent Premium
  • >> On-line policy administration

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• Eclipse Proclaim

  

  Eclipse Legal Systems is the market's leading provider of case management and workflow software.

  Our Proclaim software solution is in use by over 11,000 individuals throughout the UK, in all parts of the claims chain.  Sectors served include private practice, accident management, credit hire, insurance, medico-legal, rehabilitation and costs drafting.

  Proclaim provides a complete firm-wide solution, integrating data storage, document production, workflow, task management, reporting, financials, and links with referrers and suppliers.

  "The cost savings and business development options that Proclaim brings – and will continue to bring – position the system as a real market-leader."

  Jeff Winn (Director), Winn Solicitors

  "Proclaim is utterly vital to us as a complete business tool, and we look forward to the system expanding with us as we continue to grow!"

                                                                             James Barron (Head of IT), Goldsmith Williams

   "Overall, I would say that we are extremely happy with the way in which Proclaim can be used as a truly effective business tool – the solution stands apart as a one-stop answer for our entire claims and hire needs."

  Nick Garner (Managing Director), MSL Legal Expenses

   

• Ellis Grant

  

  Ellis Grant is a law costs consultancy that specialises in complex and high-value cases - as well as managing  the process of costs recovery across the full range of personal injury and clinical negligence litigation.

  Current cases in which Ellis Grant is instructed include the personal injury actions successfully brought by Leigh Day on behalf of 29,600 Ivorians affected by the dumping of toxic waste in and around Abidjan.  Also in 2010 Ellis Grant has been instructed to prepare the first costs claim for assessment in the DIFC courts, which deal with common law disputes in Dubai.

  Closer to home Ellis Grant has been regularly instructed in Group Litigation including the many and varied strands of the British Coal Respiratory Disease and VWF Litigation; the latest aspect of which involves costs-capping for litigation brought on behalf of former workers at the Phurnacite plant in South Wales. 

  Throughout 2009 Andy Ellis advised the assessors to the Civil Litigation Costs Review in relation to costs budgeting and costs assessment initiatives.  Ellis Grant is in joint venture with Dan Tench of Olswang and a team of technology and design partners on the further development of the costs management and case planning application, Feesability

• IPRS

  

  Clinically Committed, Commercially Driven

  At IPRS we are proud of our reputation for excellence and reliability in providing leading edge rehabilitation services for people with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and psychological conditions, helping them to recover from injury and return to work.

  Our reputation has been built over 15 years working alongside commercial clients, insurers and lawyers, using our clinical commitment and professional business approach to develop safe and effective patient-centred solutions which are proven to work. With a background in elite sports medicine we are at the forefront in providing quality evidence-based programmes for people with both acute and long-term conditions.

  IPRS services are offered nationwide, either through one of our own twenty-three IPRS Prism Centres or through our fully-audited networks of clinical associates.  We also offer a full Diagnostics service.  

  Our reputation for delivering the best is underpinned by our experience and also by our operational and IT capacity, enabling us to deliver safe, effective solutions for individuals and prompt, responsive services for instructing parties.

  For further information on our services and how to access these for your clients please contact:

  Morag Heighway                                            Sophia Wade

  Tel: 07595 608162                                         Tel: 07515 598573

  Email: Morag.Heighway@iprsgroup.com            Email: Sophia.Wade@iprsgroup.com  

   

  Website   www.iprsgroup.com/insurance/insuranceandlegal.aspx

   

   

   

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• Just Costs Solicitors

  

  Just Costs specialises in costs claims arising from Professional and Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation and Claimant Personal Injury cases.  It offers a complete costs recovery service from bill drafting, preparing replies to points of dispute and negotiating settlement to attending detailed assessment hearings and collecting settlement monies from defendants, including enforcement proceedings.  All of this work is handled in-house, including, all of its own advocacy.

  The practice has invested heavily in its IT infrastructure and is able to offer a fully electronic service accepting instructions by e-mail and providing tailored automated weekly reports on live cases.  Additionally, access to its case management system is available using the firewall protected Fileview.

  Just Costs can provide clients with complimentary advice at any stage in the case and is adept at working with in-house teams to draft accurate estimates of costs at all stages in the life of a case from initial instructions, through interlocutory hearings to trial. Clients also have access to SRA accredited in house training programmes by Just Costs’ senior professionals and external speakers.

  As Just Costs is a solicitors’ practice it is required to operate under the same SRA regulations as its solicitor clients.

   

• Laird Assessors Limited

  

  Laird Assessors specialise in accident investigation services, providing high quality independent, comprehensive reports to the insurance and legal industries, examining vehicles and accident sites throughout the UK.

  They are renowned for their market leading service standards and speed of response, from the initial instruction through to the final completed CPR compliant report.

  Clients are contacted within one hour of instruction, the vehicle then examined anywhere in the UK within 48 hours, and a complete accident damage report with images is produced within 24 hours of examination. The status and event list of any instruction can be tracked via a secure portal on the website, where copy reports, letters and images can be downloaded.

  Laird Assessors provide a full spectrum of vehicle reports including accident reconstruction , locus (site) and / or video evidence, diminution in value, injury photography, post-repair & pre-purchase, causation / LVI, exaggerated claim and fraud investigation reports.

  Their engineers are highly qualified and experienced in the accident repair and insurance industry and are practised in supporting the contents of their report in Court whenever required.   A specialised administration team provide superb backup and assistance to clients.

  Further information including sample reports and brochures can be found at our website: www.Laird-Assessors.com

   

   

• Medicals Direct Group Ltd

  

  Since its inception in 1997 Medicals Direct has established itself as the pre-eminent provider of outsourced risk management and medical services solutions for insurers, employers and individuals.

  Medicals Direct offers clients a comprehensive range of services including medical evidence collection, outsourced underwriting, independent medical examinations, occupational health, claims, rehabilitation and medico-legal reporting.

  The Group’s mission is to provide our clients with peace of mind by delivering superior service utilising our expertise and technology driven solutions. This enables our clients to make informed business decisions

  Our Service

  Working to the highest standards, the group delivers a tailored approach to meet each client’s requirements.

  Claims & Rehabilitation

  As the insurance industry is increasingly aware, effective rehabilitation is key to tackling the soaring costs of some insurance claims.

  The claims and rehabilitation services offered by Medicals Direct embrace all aspects of motor, employer’s/public liability, critical illness and disability claims management.

  Medico-Legal

  Using our national network of qualified doctors and medical experts, Medicals Direct is able to provide a fast, efficient and effective medico-legal service at an agreed price.

  Nationwide Coverage

  Medicals Direct provides a comprehensive service to all UK companies, through a nationwide network of nurses, general practitioner, specialists and strategically located clinics.

   

   

• MEDICANet

  

  MEDICANet

  MEDICA, the leading UK provider of award-winning, secure, high-quality remote radiology reporting, now brings its expertise to the Personal Injury, Case Management and Rehabilitation market with its unique offering.  

  Our service couples the intelligent use of technology with highly-efficient process design and a dedicated team to ensure clinical excellence with reliability, security and efficiency. These qualities ensure easy, effective access to our comprehensive network of physiotherapists and clinical treatment providers.  

  Experienced, time-proven, case managers guide the recovery process to ensure a successful and effective return to health and work and our web-based control and management portal provides immediate access to real-time progress information. Booking, referral, treatment and reporting are all tracked and managed via the central hub with secure client remote log -in.

  A UK-wide network of imaging locations able to securely send to our PACS provides unrivalled imaging, including MRI, CT, X-ray, DEXA, and Ultrasound. Our 24/7 support team ensures that reports are uploaded to the hub as soon as they are completed. 

  MEDICA’s unrivalled reputation is founded on providing high quality, audited reporting using UK-trained, UK-resident and UK-practising FRCR Consultant Radiologists, intelligent use of technology and processes, and total commitment to service.

  Further details can be found at our website: www.medicagroup.co.uk

• PI Costing

  

  P I Costing was established back in 1997 and we pride ourselves in offering the very best service to all of our clients.

  We offer a full range of services including drafting detailed Bill of Costs, Negotiation and where required all aspects of the Detailed Assessment process.  A special urgent turnaround service is available for Statements of Costs for Allocation, Listing and Summary Assessment. Clients are invited to utilise whichever parts of the service best meet the needs of their practice.  

  Postage Costs Rising? “We offer Free Collection and delivery”

  Slow Turnaround? “We can have a detailed Bill of Costs with you in 7 days”

  No Training given? “Free CPD course available”

  Large fees? “Our fee’s our covered by the defendant and we will only ever charge you what we recover”

  “Thanks for your efforts on Mrs B.  I am pleased to report that my experience of using you has been a very good one!” Christine Edmiston, Stamp Jackson & Procter

  “Personal contact, with first class service” Diane Parker, Atherton Godfrey

  “Proactive, keep to deadlines and understand our business needs” Richard Follis, Shoosmiths

• Premier Medical Group

  

  Dr Brünjes was a clinician in Harley Street, having trained at Guy’s Hospital.  By 1995 his association of doctors had won national contracts which resulted in the necessity for the corporate identity of Premier Medical.   Further progress was achieved throughout the decade, particularly following the introduction of the Lord Woolf protocols.  At the start of the century, Premier Medical developed a strategic relationship with BUPA and Dr Brünjes was appointed Chairman of the Personal Injury Forum at BUPA.  In 2006 Jason Powell joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer.  Previously Mr Powell had been Head of Innovations at BUPA.  Together Dr Brünjes and Mr Powell  developed a strategic vision: to be the lowest cost provider of medico-legal services in the United Kingdom.  This strategy involved consolidation within the medico-legal sector and diversification into life screening and occupational health markets.  As a consequence, many corporate clients have been added to the Premier Medical portfolio, besides maintaining close relationships with a large number of  solicitors throughout the United Kingdom.  In 2008 Premier Medical acquired Medico-Legal Reporting followed by the assets of the E-Reporting Group at the end of the year.In 2009  Premier Medical bought Principle Medical Services, a company specialising in the Life Insurance sector and at the end of the year acquired a major share in WARP Technologies.  Premier Medical is currently developing a subsidiary company called Prognostic Health which is a chain of private, multi-disciplinary clinics throughout the United Kingdom.

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• UKS Medical Diagnostics

  

  UKS Medical Diagnostics is the leading service supplier to the Medico-Legal profession. We provide comprehensive coverage of diagnostic medical procedures, including the latest surgical and specialist procedures, with managed access to the hospitals which supply them. Every year we deal with thousands of referrals for everything from MRI Scans to X Rays, EEG/ECG,Bone Scan, Arthroscopy and Physiotherapy. With a huge database of partner hospitals and specialist consultants we are able to negotiate beneficial contract rates, based on our large volume of business, and pass these savings on to you. So our Medico-Legal clients can enjoy the benefits of a service which not only reduces their cost, but improves their efficiency and provides first class care to their clients. UKS is totally independent, covering every relevant specialist procedure from all the leading healthcare companies, so you know that your clients will be well looked after.