Posted by Sarah White, Associate
Contributing authors: Laura Christodoulou
For Young Carers Action Day our team takes a look at the potential long-term impacts of coronavirus, even beyond lockdown.
Posted by Laura Christodoulou, Solicitor
Laura Christodoulou explains how the deputyship system in England and Wales works, and how it protects individuals that lack capacity, contrasting it to Britney’s conservatorship in the US.
Posted by Tracy Norris-Evans, Partner
We spoke with expert neuropsychologist Dr Audrey Daisley about support workers’ understanding of mental health issues in the brain injured, and what she and others are doing to help.
Posted by Simon Elliman, Partner
Contributing authors: Tracy Norris-Evans and Louise Hart
When someone experiences an injury, the physical impact is clear. People find themselves unable to live their lives as they used to – they may even need adaptations to their home or working arrangements – but what about the effects of physical trauma that aren’t so visible?
Posted by Bethany Locke, Paralegal
Today is Carers Rights Day 2020, a day intended to promote the cause of unpaid carers, raise awareness of their rights, and let them know where they can obtain essential help and support. So in this blog, we aim to provide you with the information you need.
Posted by Eirian Hitchmough, Solicitor
Eirian Hitchmough, a solicitor in our Compensation Protection Unit, recognises last week’s anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act and explains how things have changed in the last 25 years – as well as what still needs to happen…
Posted by Maria Meek, Partner
After receiving compensation for an injury, one of the biggest decisions individuals have to make is what to do with the money they have received when their claim has settled.
Posted by Stuart Brazington, Partner
Contributing authors: Tracy Norris-Evans
During lockdown, video calls have become the ‘norm’. What used to be a system to enable meetings across long distances has now become an essential piece of technology to stay social in these strange times.
Posted by Kerstin Scheel, Partner
Kerstin Scheel, partner in our Compensation Protection team, explains how the current lockdown is impacting upon those who need help to care for family members with cerebral palsy.