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Posted on: 30 Mar 2023

The Dangers of Taking Sodium Valproate During Pregnancy

Sodium Valproate is a drug taken to treat epilepsy and other conditions, but taking it during pregnancy can cause a series of birth defects and other developmental problems in babies.

Posted on: 28 Mar 2023

Over 40 Former Pupils Bring Sexual Abuse Claim Against Formby High School Teacher

Over 40 former pupils of Formby High School in Merseyside are claiming to have been sexually abused by their former teacher, Ian Farquharson, who took his own life in 1992. The pupils are bringing a lawsuit against Sefton Council.

Posted on: 21 Mar 2023

SEND Tribunal Appeal Delays in 2023 and 2024 - Why Parents Should Act Quickly

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal appeals happen when you need to challenge a Local Authority’s decision over your child’s Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP). However, we’re currently seeing serious delays in the Tribunal - many hearings are listed for almost a year in the future.

Posted on: 20 Mar 2023

Everything You Need to Know about Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs)

We come across many frequently asked questions and misconceptions surrounding the assessment process for an EHCP, known as an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA). Jessica Wake from our nationally leading Education Law team tells you everything you need to know.

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Posted on: 16 Mar 2023

Case Study: Parents Appeal Son’s EHCP to Achieve Place in Post-16 Specialist School

We recently helped two parents achieve a place in an Independent Specialist School for their 16-year old son with autism. We helped them lodge an appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal.

Posted on: 13 Mar 2023

Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2024

This month is brain tumour awareness month which helps raise awareness of brain tumours and symptoms you should look out for. If you’ve had a late diagnosis, see how we can help.

Posted on: 01 Mar 2023

Secondary School Admissions: What to do if You're not Happy With Your Allocated School

The big day for school admissions is here. Today, families around the country will find out if their children have been allocated places at their chosen secondary schools. Learn how our No 1 Education Solicitors Appeal

Posted on: 01 Mar 2023

NHS Trust Given Largest Ever Maternity Care Fine of £800k after Death of Baby

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been fined £800,000 after failings in the care of a baby who died after 23 minutes in 2019. The NHS admitted her death could’ve been prevented if staff had delivered her earlier. They failed in their duty of care by missing clear problems and opportunities to save the life of baby Wynter.

Posted on: 23 Feb 2023

£95k for Man Whose Mother Died after Missed Signs of Cancer on an X-ray

See how we helped Mark achieve compensation after the NHS missed signs on an x-ray and failed to diagnose his mother’s lung cancer until it was too late.

Posted on: 17 Feb 2023

Ex-pupils Make Sex Abuse Claims against 15 Staff at Yehudi Menuhin Music School

Back in 2013, violinist Nigel Kennedy claimed he and other children had been sexually abused at his former school, Yehudi Menuhin Music School. Following the school’s involvement in a recent Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, 14 more ex-pupils have made new allegations against 15 staff.

Posted on: 16 Feb 2023

New Electrical Safety Bill Could Mean Good News for Homebuyers

A new Electrical Safety Certificate Bill for owned properties is in progress. This would be good news for home buyers, who would get electrical safety checks at the point of sale, in the same way that renters do. We hope this will reduce the amount of electric shocks and other types of personal injuries that happen as a result of fires and faulty wirings.

Posted on: 09 Feb 2023

Northern Ireland Nursery Settles in Discrimination Case Over Child with Downs Syndrome

Two parents in Northern Ireland recently took their daughter’s former nursery to court after claiming they discriminated against her. The nursery have admitted that the girl, who has Downs Syndrome, was treated less favourably than other children, and they failed to make reasonable adjustments.

Posted on: 08 Feb 2023

Ofsted Admit to Failings After Child Abuse Investigation into Doncaster Children’s Homes

The BBC have recently completed an investigation into two children’s homes in Doncaster after reports of physical and emotional abuse by staff. The homes, owned by the Hesley group, upheld a “Good” rating by Ofsted, despite over 100 complaints being logged. This was highlighted by leaked documents and interviews with former staff who tried to speak out.

Posted on: 06 Feb 2023

Mum Successfully Challenges Local Authority over Daughter’s School Place in JADR Hearing

We helped a mother gain a placement for her child in her preferred school during a Judicial Alternative Dispute Resolution (JADR) Hearing, in a disagreement over travel costs.

Posted on: 04 Feb 2023

Closing the Care Gap: World Cancer Day 2024

On World Cancer Day this year, we’re looking at how we can address the inequity of cancer care through the Close the Care Gap campaign. We talk about your role, the role of healthcare system and your workplace in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer.

Posted on: 01 Feb 2023

Met Police Admit Failure to Investigate Sex Abuse Allegations Against Former Officer

David Carrick is facing sentencing relating to serious sexual assaults over two decades, during his time as a police officer. Repeated inaction by the Metropolitan Police means that despite multiple accusations against him, Carrick wasn’t fully investigated for over 20 years.

Posted on: 30 Jan 2023

Church of England Set Precedent by Reporting on Historic Sexual Abuse

The Church of England banned a former bishop for life after he was accused of covering up sexual abuse. The CoE reported this to the police and handled the case internally, which is an approach that was recommended recently by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

Posted on: 26 Jan 2023

Case study: Garage Worker Receives £35,000 Compensation for Slipping on Ice at Work

Richard was working in a garage when he slipped on ice and fractured his hip. This has had a huge impact on his life and he’ll need lifelong treatment and support for his injuries. We helped him get £35,000 in compensation.

Posted on: 19 Jan 2023

What Counts As Medical Negligence During Pregnancy?

Many people wonder whether medical negligence can happen during pregnancy. Negligence can happen at many stages due to oversights, incorrect advice and failure from professionals to take into account pre-existing medical conditions and medication.

Posted on: 19 Jan 2023

Over 10,000 people in the UK given faulty Zimmer Biomet NexGen knee replacements

Over 10,000 NHS patients may be able to claim medical compensation after being given faulty NexGen Zimmer Biomets knee replacements, which could require a secondary surgery. They’re frequently recommended by doctors, but they’ve been failing at an unacceptably high rate.

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