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Counting the cost of DIY and online will writing services
You’ve written a will. Your loved ones are provided for. Or are they? Wills can be more complicated than you think. Phrase a bequest incorrectly and it could lead to expensive disputes. Choose the wrong witness and a will could be invalid. Make amendments without following the correct process and....
NHS ‘never events’: when mistakes that should never happen do
Recent figures have revealed that 403 serious patient safety incidents, known as never events, occurred across the NHS in England between April 2024 and March 2025. These incidents included surgery being carried out on the wrong part of the body, foreign objects being left inside patients following....
Asset protection trusts: what families need to know before placing assets into trust
Recent media coverage has highlighted cases where families have faced unexpected tax liabilities, legal costs and administrative complications after placing assets into trusts. While trusts can be a valuable estate planning tool in the right circumstances, these reports serve as an important remind....
Are hair strand tests reliable enough for Family Court decisions?
Every year, the future of hundreds of families is influenced by hair strand tests. The results can determine whether a child goes into care or stays with their parents or guardians. Hair strand tests have been used for decades by Family Courts to check for drug or excessive alcohol use when maki....
The pros and cons of single patient records
When you’re rushed to hospital, healthcare professionals don’t always have access to your full medical history. But this information could be critical to your care – and even your survival. Existing conditions, medications and allergies can all influence care decisions – especially in emerg....
Addenbrooke’s review widened to include additional emergency orthopaedic patients
The ongoing clinical review into care provided by suspended surgeon Ms Kuldeep Stohr at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), has now been expanded to include additional patients who underwent emergency orthopaedic procedures. Attwaters prev....
The hidden delays in probate: what executors should know
Administering an estate can often take longer than families expect. While many assume probate delays are caused solely by the Probate Registry, the reality is usually more complex. A number of practical and administrative issues can slow matters down, particularly where estates involve property, in....
PMOS and delayed diagnosis: why the renaming of PCOS matters
The recent decision to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome reflects more than a change in terminology. For many, it represents growing recognition that the condition has historically been misunderstood, oversimplified and, in some cases, inadequately diagnos....
A simple guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney
There can be times in our lives when we’re not able to make decisions or take actions without support. For example, you might be seriously ill in hospital after an accident, or you might have a progressive disease impacting your memory. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) help ensur....
Avoid the phishing net: how to spot email scams
Email phishing scams are getting harder to spot. Don’t get caught in the net. A compromised bank account. An urgent subscription renewal. A time-sensitive investment opportunity. These are just some of the phishing emails that get sent to thousands of inboxes every day. Although these g....
How to gain legal and financial support after birth trauma
Giving birth can be a time of joy - but also a time of anxiety and uncertainty. Families put their trust in healthcare professionals to make the right decisions, but they don’t always get the support they need or the care they deserve. One survey found that 43% of people didn’t feel they wer....
What happened to my baby? Birth negligence claims can help families prove care failings.
When a baby is injured or dies, families need answers. But they don’t always get them. This can make an already distressing situation even more traumatic. “In the absence of clear explanations, women often wrongly blame themselves…they think it is because of something they have done or tha....
