Survivors of abuse at Eastwood Park Detention Centre will now have more time to come forward, after it was confirmed that the Eastwood Park compensation scheme has been extended by a further 18 months.

Switalskis has opened its doors in Grimsby, bringing its award-winning specialist legal expertise to the doorstep of North East Lincolnshire businesses and residents. With 11 established offices across Yorkshire and London, Switalskis has expanded its regional footprint and reinforcing its commitment to providing local access backed by national expertise.

On Thursday 5th March 2026, our sports injury team hosted their first conference exploring the complex relationship between sport, injury and rehabilitation. The day hosted over a hundred delegates, including a wide variety of individuals involved in sport, supporting rehabilitation and those who  advise when things go wrong.

Switalskis are pleased to announce the appointment of Elinor Gilles-Jones as head of marketing and business development. A seasoned professional in the marketing domain, Elinor has developed her career by supporting professional services firms, and her extensive experience in the legal industry makes her a valuable addition to the team.

Medical negligence experts at Switalskis have welcomed a government decision to appoint senior midwife Donna Ockenden to the role of chair for the forthcoming inquiry into maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – but say the inquiry needs to start urgently for all those families who have been affected by failings in their care.

The National Crime Agency have been looking at allegations of abuse in Rotherham between 1997-2013, known as Operation Stovewood.

Switalskis Solicitors continue to act for families bringing claims against the Hesley Group, following years of abuse, neglect and mistreatment by staff. Many families are still seeking answers about what happened and why no one has been held accountable.

The anniversary of Bethan Jones’ death from sepsis has once again brought into focus a devastating and all too familiar issue - the failure to recognise and treat sepsis quickly enough.