Cervical Cancer Prevention Week This week marks Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which aims to raise awareness of cervical screening for women aged 25 to 64, as well as promote the HPV vaccination for young people aged 11 to 18. Brilliant organisations such as The Eve Appeal and Macmillan Cancer Support do vital work in raising […]
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Jan
NHS ‘Never Events’ NHS England has published a provisional report detailing the number of Patient Safety Incidents, commonly referred to as ‘Never Events’, reported between April and November 2025 across 120 NHS Trusts. A Never Event is a serious, and sometimes catastrophic, patient safety incident that has either caused serious harm or had the clear […]
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Jan
Jan
Renters’ Rights Bill: Key Changes Every Landlord and Tenant Should Know The private rented sector in England is undergoing its most significant reform in decades. The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces wide-ranging changes that will reshape how tenancies operate, how evictions are handled, and the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. From the abolition […]
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Dec
Dec
Awaab’s Law The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 — more commonly referred to as Awaab’s Law — is set to come into force on 27 October 2025, marking a significant development in housing law in England and Wales. The Act introduces mandatory timeframes for social housing providers to investigate and address issues of damp and […]
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Dec
Dec
Phoenix Legal Secures Successful Housing Disrepair Settlement in Lambeth The Housing Disrepair and Landlord & Tenant team at Phoenix Legal has recently secured a favourable settlement for a tenant in Lambeth following a longstanding dispute concerning serious disrepair issues at their rented property. Background to the Housing Disrepair Claim Our client had raised repeated complaints […]
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Dec
Dec
Tenant Recovers £2,925 in Tenancy Deposit Claim Tenancy deposit protection is a legal requirement in England and Wales, yet many landlords still fail to comply. When this happens, tenants may be entitled to claim compensation of up to three times the value of their deposit. Recently, our firm achieved a successful outcome for two Hampshire […]
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Dec
Dec
What If a Housing Disrepair Claim Settles, But the Landlord Fails to Complete Repairs in Time? Phoenix Legal – Landlord and Tenant Team In housing disrepair claims, it is not uncommon for a case to settle, either before court proceedings or after proceedings have been issued, only for the landlord to fail to complete the […]
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Dec
Dec
Harm Suffered by NHS Cancer Patients The BBC has reported that more than 200 breast cancer patients at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust suffered harm, with 43 patients experiencing serious harm linked to shortcomings in patient care. Issues included delayed diagnoses and, tragically, some women undergoing unnecessary mastectomies. Findings From the Independent Review […]
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Dec
Dec
Understanding Financial Abuse: How to Recognise It and What You Can Do Financial abuse is a growing concern across the country, often hidden behind closed doors and difficult to detect. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, health, or background. Our Solicitors at Phoenix Legal are committed to helping individuals understand their rights, recognise […]
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Nov
Phoenix Solicitors Recover Over £94,000 in Financial Abuse Settlement Phoenix Solicitors has successfully secured a settlement exceeding £94,000, along with additional compensation for stress and inconvenience, on behalf of an elderly victim of financial abuse. Background to the Case Phoenix Legal team was instructed by the acting attorney of the victim, who had experienced sustained […]