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.

At Switalskis, we understand how an injury can have a lasting impact on daily life, hobbies, and independence. Our team is committed to supporting clients through complex medical negligence claims and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.

The team at Switalskis understands that for many of our clients, contending with legal matters isn’t just an unfamiliar and complex situation - it often comes at a time of profound, life-changing loss.

At Switalskis, we understand that for many parents, accessing birth records is about more than just paperwork, it’s about finding answers. Whether you’re looking into a recent birth, exploring what happened many years ago, or trying to make sense of a traumatic experience, your birth records can be an important step towards understanding your experience and, in some cases, seeking accountability.

A statutory will is a type of will made on behalf of someone who does not have the mental capacity to make a will for themselves. The process is governed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which grants the Court of Protection the power to authorise the making, alteration or revocation of a will on behalf of someone lacking capacity.