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August 28, 2025

Church of England abuse redress scheme suffers serious data breach

The Church of England has admitted to a serious data breach that exposed the personal details of nearly 200 abuse survivors.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Church
August 28, 2025
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Living together as an unmarried couple - what are your rights if you split up?

For every three cohabitation agreements our family solicitors have handled, they have advised on around fifty financial and property disputes between couples who are splitting up. The process and cost of a cohabitation agreement is much simpler and quicker than a dispute. This article explains what a cohabitation agreement is, and why you should consider one if you’re going to move in with your other half.

Juliet Walker
Family
August 27, 2025

County Durham and Darlington NHS Breast Services Review – Support for Patients in the North East

For many people, news of a healthcare review is unsettling. The announcement that County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) is reviewing its breast cancer services will understandably leave patients and families in the North East feeling anxious and unsure of what this means for them.

Clare Thompson
Clinical Negligence - Hospital and Surgery, Clinical Negligence
August 22, 2025
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Historical child abuse survivor awarded £750,000 compensation

A survivor of historical child abuse has been awarded £750,000 in compensation after seeking the advice of Switalskis' nationally recognised child abuse compensation team.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Client Story
August 22, 2025
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West Yorkshire Care Home Attack: Family Speaks Out After Life-Changing Injuries

A West Yorkshire family has spoken of the devastating impact a violent care home attack has had on their lives, after a man was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for attempted murder.

Sam McFadyen
Personal Injury, Brain and Spinal Injury, Client Story, Press
August 21, 2025
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Why timing matters in child injury claims

When a child is injured in an accident, families are often focused, rightly, on recovery and rehabilitation. Legal claims may feel like a secondary concern. Fortunately, the law recognises this, offering additional time to bring a claim on behalf of a child.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
August 19, 2025
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Why is it important to have arrangements for section 38 agreements in place prior to commencing development?

In this blog we look at the importance of section 38 agreements and why not having this in place can be a risk.

Ellie Metcalfe
Residential Development
August 19, 2025

Post Office Inquiry – injured sub-postmasters failed by the system

The post office Horizon inquiry has published the first volume of the report of Sir Wyn Williams. In the report Sir Wyn has set out the scale of suffering endured by sub-post masters and their loved ones.

Stephen Bradley-Watson
Personal Injury
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