Switalskis has extended its family law work in South Yorkshire with a legal aid family contract to Barnsley Local Authority. The ongoing contract will allow the business to accept legal aid family and care work in the area, including domestic abuse injunction work, legal aid children applications and forced marriage matters.

When families separate, making decisions about children—where they live, how much time they spend with each parent, and how they’re supported—can be emotionally challenging. In some cases, parents turn to the Family Court for help. But for many years, the system designed to support these families has been criticised for being slow, adversarial, and at times, harmful—especially for children caught in the middle.

Martha Mills was just 13 years old when she tragically died of sepsis in 2021. She had been admitted to King’s College Hospital, London, with a pancreatic injury after falling from her bike. Despite her parents repeatedly raising concerns about her deteriorating condition, they were reassured by doctors that it was a normal infection. Their requests for Martha to be transferred to intensive care were ignored.

A man who groomed and raped two children in Rotherham between 2003 and 2004 has been jailed. Operation Stovewood praise victims that came forward, leading to his arrest.

When an attorney has been appointed by a friend or family member to manage money and financial decisions on their behalf, they have a legal obligation to act in that person's best interests. A lasting power of attorney (LPA) for property and financial affairs gives the attorney a significant amount of legal authority over the donor (the person who created the LPA) that must be managed carefully.

An amputation is a life-changing event. It affects every aspect of a person’s life - mentally, physically and emotionally. For those affected, the trauma is lifelong and concerns about whether a procedure was necessary can cause further distress. Recent news surrounding Neil Hopper, a former consultant vascular surgeon, has understandably raised serious questions among patients and the wider public.

Major Trauma Awareness Week takes place from Monday 15 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025, and is Day One Trauma Support’s flagship annual campaign which aims to raise awareness about the devasting impact of major trauma.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day falling on Sunday 21st. It’s a time to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and its profound impact, not just on individuals, but on families, communities, and the legal decisions that follow.