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Posted on: 08 Oct 2019

Education Lawyers Welcome Call to Improve SEND System

A stark report commissioned by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman released today has highlighted that families with children with SEND are facing lengthy delays and are being forced to fight for what their child is entitled to.

Posted on: 07 Oct 2019

Case Study: Substantial Compensation for Delayed Glaucoma Diagnosis

In 2007, Stephen Colfer started experiencing falls due to his eyesight. He then went to the optician, who suspected he may have glaucoma linked to his diabetes.

Posted on: 04 Oct 2019

Claiming Compensation for a Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury

If your child has sustained a Cerebral Palsy birth injury, you may be entitled to compensation, to get the care and support they will need throughout their life.

Posted on: 03 Oct 2019

What is a Child Safeguarding Policy?

A Child Safeguarding Policy, or Child Protection Policy, is a statement that makes it clear what an organisation or group will do to keep children or vulnerable adults safe.

Posted on: 25 Sept 2019

Case Study: Mother Wanted to Take Child back to Poland without Father’s Consent

Miss S had a young son. She had been a victim of domestic violence by her former partner, the child’s father, shortly after their child was born and she’d left him.

Posted on: 12 Sept 2019

Rev Canon David Tudor Investigated for Alleged Sexual Offences

The Rev Canon David Tudor of Canvey, Essex has been suspended as police carry out investigation into alleged sexual offences, and our specialist Abuse Solicitors are offering assistance to anyone who may have suffered sexual abuse by David Tudor.

Posted on: 04 Sept 2019

Can I Claim Compensation for Abuse when I was a Child?

Although it may be many years before you speak out about the abuse you experienced as a child, you may still be able to claim compensation for child abuse.

Posted on: 04 Sept 2019

Does Personal Injury/Medical Negligence Compensation affect Benefits?

If you successfully pursue a Personal Injury or Medical Negligence claim, you'll receive compensation. A Personal Injury trust provides a secure space for these funds, protected by at least two Trustees, including yourself.

Posted on: 13 Aug 2019

How Much Compensation is Awarded for Child Abuse?

There are two types of claim you can make for child abuse - a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claim or a civil claim against the defendant through the Courts. We show the amounts of compensation that can be awarded in both types of claims below.

Posted on: 07 Aug 2019

Education Health and Care Plans and Personal Budgets

If your child is issued an Education, Health & Care plan by the Local Authority, they will identify an amount of money to deliver the plan. You can request a personal budget once you see the draft copy of the EHC plan.

Posted on: 01 Aug 2019

Education Health and Care Plan Case Study

Our client’s son was in mainstream education but wasn’t being provided with adequate support, despite being diagnosed with autism. Learn how we helped

Posted on: 31 Jul 2019

Claims for Child Sex Abuse at Aston Hall Hospital

Our team of expert Child Abuse Solicitors would be interested to speak with survivors of abuse at Aston Hall Hospital in Derbyshire, as former patients are now claiming compensation from the Department of Health.

Posted on: 25 Jul 2019

Resolving Child Contact Disputes between Separated Parents

There are a number of ways that separated parents can try to resolve child contact disputes. If the dispute can be resolved privately between the parents, then this is highly recommended as the best way forward.

Posted on: 22 Jul 2019

Preventing a Child from Leaving the UK

Child abduction is when a person removes or sends away, a child under the age of 16 years from the UK without the consent of all the people who have Parental Responsibility - those who have custody of the child or the Court’s permission to make decisions on their behalf. It is a criminal offence under the Child Abduction Act 1984.

Posted on: 25 Jun 2019

NHS Figures Show Why People Make a Medical Negligence Claim

Money is not a key motivation for people who claim medical negligence compensation (claimants), according to recent figures. In this guide, we will be taking an in-depth look at the statistics and research from an NHS Resolution report.

Posted on: 24 Jun 2019

Can My Child Get Free Home to School Transport?

Your child may be entitled to get free transport to school. However, this depends on how far away from school they live and whether they have any Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). If you think your child should get free transportation and your Local Authority has refused it, you have the right to appeal.

Posted on: 19 Jun 2019

£180,000 Compensation for Ophthalmology Medical Negligence

Our elderly client had undergone an eye consultation at Northwick Park Moorfields Eye Hospital, but his condition was not monitored in the following years, contrary the hospitals own guidelines.

Posted on: 18 Jun 2019

School Not Meeting Your Child’s Special Educational Needs?

If you believe your child's Special Educational Needs (SEN) are not being met at school, it's best to arrange a meeting with a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). Learn more

Posted on: 14 Jun 2019

Claiming Compensation for Trench Foot

The causes behind Trench Foot, now generally described as a non freezing cold injury, are now well understood. Non freezing cold injuries are caused by exposure to wet conditions, and temperatures just above freezing leading to tissue and nerve damage and blood flow restriction. Learn more

Posted on: 13 Jun 2019

Case Study: Six-figure Compensation in Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer Case

Our client, a man in his 70s, visited his GP to complain of a number of symptoms and was referred to hospital under the 2-week suspected cancer referral rule.

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