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EHCP phase transfer deadlines for 2026: what parents and carers need to know

Strict legal deadlines apply when children with an Education, Health and Care Plan move between phases of education. This guide explains the 2026 phase transfer deadlines, what local authorities must do, and why timely decisions are vital for securing the right school and support. It also outlines what parents and carers can do if deadlines are missed, communication breaks down, or decisions do not reflect a child’s needs, including appeals and urgent legal action.

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Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2026: Why survivor-centred legal support matters

Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2026 highlights why awareness alone is not enough to protect survivors of trafficking. Drawing on frontline legal experience, this article explains how exploitation is often missed, misunderstood, or disbelieved due to trauma, delayed disclosure, and rigid decision-making systems. It explores the realities of trafficking in the UK, the challenges within the National Referral Mechanism, and why survivor-centred, trauma-informed legal support is essential to ensure people are properly recognised, safeguarded, and supported.

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Final settlement concludes civil claims in Manchester Arena attack case

A global civil settlement has been reached for the families of those killed and the hundreds injured in the Manchester Arena attack. Following a public inquiry that identified serious security failings, multiple organisations have accepted responsibility and issued formal apologies. The settlement represents recognition and accountability after years of legal proceedings, reflecting the courage and resilience of bereaved families and survivors, whose voices have played a central role in driving change and securing commitments to prevent future failures.

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Simpson Millar responds to Grooming Gangs Inquiry: “Leadership is welcome – but further delays cannot be tolerated”

Simpson Millar has welcomed the appointment of Baroness Anne Longfield to lead the Government’s grooming gangs inquiry, saying it brings long-overdue leadership after years of delay. The firm warns that survivors need more than assurances and that swift, concrete action must now follow. Drawing attention to unimplemented IICSA recommendations, including a national redress scheme, Simpson Millar stresses that justice, accountability and meaningful support for survivors cannot be postponed any further.

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Deaths in custody reach record high: Legal help and Human Rights insights

Deaths in prison custody have reached a record high, raising urgent human rights concerns. New figures show a sharp rise in self-inflicted deaths, self-harm and unsafe conditions across the prison estate. Chronic staff shortages, widespread drug use, inadequate mental health care and serious safeguarding failures are placing lives at risk. When someone dies in custody, inquests play a vital role in uncovering the truth and holding public authorities to account.

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World Human Rights Day 2025: the everyday rights people rely on, and how public law protects them

This article marks World Human Rights Day 2025 by exploring how human rights shape the everyday essentials people rely on, from safe housing and SEN support to fair asylum decisions and transparent public processes. It explains current challenges across the UK and outlines how public law protects individuals when decisions are unfair or unlawful. The piece also highlights insights from Shalini Patel on the importance of collaboration in strengthening rights in practice.

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Road Safety Week: Thousands still killed or injured on UK roads each year

Every 17 minutes, someone in the UK is killed or seriously injured in a road crash. Road Safety Week 2025, led by Brake from 16–22 November, highlights how safe vehicles save lives. Around 1,700 people die and over 30,000 are seriously hurt each year on UK roads. The campaign calls for safer vehicles, roads, and driving behaviour, and reminds drivers that even simple checks and responsible decisions can prevent life-changing tragedies.

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Southampton teacher’s conviction highlights urgent need for IICSA recommendations to be implemented

The conviction of Southampton teacher Leo Norman for abusing pupils at St Anne’s Catholic School has reignited concern about safeguarding failures in education. Abuse lawyers at Simpson Millar warn that the case highlights the urgent need for the Government to implement the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) recommendations, including mandatory reporting and a National Redress Scheme, to better protect children and support survivors of abuse.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The reality behind delayed diagnosis and the importance of early detection

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK, with over 56,000 new diagnoses each year. Early detection greatly improves outcomes, yet delayed or missed diagnoses still occur due to screening backlogs, misread results, or overlooked symptoms. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Simpson Millar highlights why attending screenings, knowing the signs, and seeking prompt advice are vital. If your diagnosis was delayed, our Medical Negligence Solicitors can help you understand your options and whether you may be entitled to compensation.

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Update: Home Office limits reconsideration requests for trafficking victims facing removal

On 17 September 2025, the Home Office changed the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) rules, limiting who can ask for trafficking decisions to be reconsidered. People facing removal to countries signed up to both the ECAT and ECHR treaties can no longer request a review, even if new evidence emerges. This removes a key safeguard for survivors and increases reliance on urgent legal action such as judicial review or injunctions.

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The UK-France returns agreement, modern slavery claims, and what the courts have decided so far

In July 2025, the UK and France made a returns agreement. This type of agreement sets out how people who move across borders without permission can be sent back, and how each country will handle who they take in return. Under the deal, people who crossed the Channel into Britain could be returned to France. In exchange, France would send to the UK the same number of people with family links in Britain. The agreement was described as reciprocal, but it was quickly challenged in court.

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The Hillsborough Law: rhetoric or reform? Why we need the law to get to the truth

The Hillsborough Law, officially the Public Authority (Accountability) Bill, proposes a statutory duty of candour, stronger accountability for public bodies, and guaranteed legal representation for bereaved families at inquests. Inspired by campaigns after the Hillsborough disaster and other public scandals, the Bill addresses long-standing failures of transparency and fairness. If passed, it could transform how public bodies are held to account and help rebuild trust in state institutions through clearer duties and stronger enforcement.

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Client’s Story: £150,000 Settlement for a Client After a Devastating Delay in Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Mrs S turned to Simpson Millar after a devastating delay in the diagnosis of her lung cancer, which meant her illness was only detected at an advanced stage. Our Medical Negligence team secured a £150,000 settlement, giving her the chance to create special memories with her family and reassurance that they would be supported in the future. Whilst nothing could undo the harm caused, the outcome provided comfort and dignity during the most difficult time in her life.

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Simpson Millar Announces Partnership with the Veterans Welfare Group

Simpson Millar has partnered with the Veterans Welfare Group, a veteran-led organisation offering financial, wellbeing, and resettlement support to the armed forces community. From bespoke training for helpline staff to joint legal advice columns, Q&As, and campaigns on issues such as medical discharge, this collaboration brings together lived experience and specialist expertise. The partnership aims to strengthen the services available to veterans, service leavers, and their families, ensuring timely and compassionate support across the UK.

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Manchester Charity to Expand Services After Receiving Donation of More Than £2,000

Wythenshawe Safespots, a survivor-led domestic abuse support charity in South Manchester, has received a £2,119.43 donation from Simpson Millar. The funding will help extend services including one-to-one emotional support, group sessions such as The Freedom Programme, and access to wider community resources. With more than 32,000 women supported since 2016, the charity says the donation will make a huge difference in providing safe, trauma-informed care for women and families.

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Client’s Story: £830,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Pavement

Mrs A was seriously injured when a car mounted the pavement and hit her whilst she was walking her dog. The driver fled the scene, leaving her with multiple injuries, including a moderate to severe brain injury. After three and a half years of support, evidence gathering, and overseas coordination, Simpson Millar secured a settlement of £830,000 to fund her long-term care and rehabilitation, helping her regain some stability after a traumatic and life-altering experience.

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Client's Story: £30,000 Settlement for a Back Injury During Military Training

We supported a member of the Armed Forces who suffered a serious back injury during a training exercise. Despite the Ministry of Defence denying the incident took place, we gathered witness evidence and challenged medical inaccuracies to build a strong case. The matter was settled for £30,000 without going to trial, recognising the long-term impact of the injury on our client’s life, health, and military duties. He continues to serve and has rebuilt his life with confidence.

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Client’s Story: How We Helped a Holidaymaker Claim Compensation After Falling on Uneven Paving Stones at a Hotel in Turkey

A UK holidaymaker fractured her ankle after tripping on a loose paving stone at a Turkish hotel. Despite the hotel denying responsibility, Simpson Millar built a strong case using expert evidence and visual proof collected by the client. The claim was brought under UK package travel laws, leading to a five-figure settlement. The compensation covered pain, loss of enjoyment, care needs and financial losses, helping the client recover and find closure.

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