The abuse that took place at Skircoat Lodge, a former children’s home in Halifax, has been a matter of serious public concern for many years. The home, which operated from the 1970s until its closure in 1995, has been linked to widespread and systemic abuse of children in care, much of which only came to light years later.

Leaving someone you’re married to is a big step, but if you are wanting to do this the best way is through a divorce. A divorce is the legal ending of a marriage. If you’re in a civil partnership it is called a dissolution, but the process is the same.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or the older Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) gives an appointed attorney authority to make decisions about a person’s property, finances, health or welfare when they cannot manage these matters themselves. Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, attorneys are required to act responsibly and always in the donor’s best interests.

West Yorkshire Police have charged twelve people as part of a major investigation into non-recent child sexual abuse in Calderdale. The alleged offences took place between 2000 and 2004 and involved two female victims under the age of 16.

When a loved one loses the ability to make their own decisions, families often want to know how to manage the person’s affairs, what authority is needed and where to turn for advice. The law provides a framework to safeguard people who have lost capacity, but understanding the process can be difficult without the right guidance.

The Government has unveiled a new UK Road Safety Strategy with an ambitious aim to halve road deaths by 2035. As serious injury lawyers, this is an objective we strongly welcome. Behind every statistic is a real person, a family, and a life changed forever.

Warehouses can be high risk environments, with heavy machinery, moving vehicles, and numerous trip and slip hazards. While employers have a duty of care to provide a safe working environment, accidents still happen, often due to preventable risks.

When someone close to you can no longer manage their own finances or make decisions about spending their money, there’s a real risk that money could be misused or essential bills left unpaid. Sometimes, family members try to help without the right legal authority; other times, vulnerable people are at risk of being exploited. Acting early to safeguard assets protects the person and reduces the chance of future disputes, when emotions are high as estates are being distributed and money has been spent.