Audiology Services Across England Fail Hundreds of Children Hundreds of deaf children have been misdiagnosed and denied hearing aids or cochlear implants. Dr Camilla Kingdon was commissioned by the Health Secretary in April 2025 to investigate the systemic failures of paediatric audiology services across England. Her report was published in November 2025. Findings of the […]
Category Archives: Claim
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May
May
Engineered Stone Silicosis Claims in the UK: The Growing Health Crisis Linked to Quartz Worktops Engineered stone worktops have become one of the most popular choices in modern kitchens across the UK. Marketed as stylish, durable and affordable, these quartz-based surfaces are now at the centre of a growing occupational health crisis that experts are […]
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Feb
Feb
World Encephalitis Day – 22 February 2026 22 February 2026 marks World Encephalitis Day, a global awareness campaign highlighting a serious and often misunderstood condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. Encephalitis affects over 500,000 people worldwide annually. The condition has an estimated 1.44 million cases globally and causes approximately 89,900 deaths. […]
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Jan
Jan
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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Apr
Apr
£50,000 Scam Refund Secured for Client After Barclays Refusal In October 2023, Mr A contacted Phoenix Solicitors after falling victim to a sophisticated investment scam earlier that year. The scam left him without his life savings, caused severe mental health struggles, and led to the breakdown of his relationship. How the Scam Unfolded The scammer […]
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Jul
Jul
We have all seen the headlines of horrendous housing conditions that some landlords expect people to live in. With some tenants experiencing severe illnesses, or sadly even death as a result of this. Luckily, not all cases are this severe, although it is astonishing that they even happen at all. Low quality housing is an […]
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Sep
Sep
Industrial Disease and Illness: Your Guide to Making a Claim Industrial diseases remain a serious issue in England and Wales, especially for workers in high-risk industries. If you or a loved one has developed an illness due to unsafe working conditions or exposure to harmful substances, you may be entitled to compensation. At Phoenix Legal, […]
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Aug
Aug
How the UK Rental Deposit System Benefits Landlords Tenancy deposits are meant to protect both tenants and landlords, but recent findings show that the system doesn’t always work fairly in practice. Many tenants lose out on money they could reclaim, while landlords often benefit from gaps in the process. In our latest article published on […]
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Jun
Jun
Protecting Your Rights After an Accident Every day, thousands of people take to the roads on foot, by bike, on motorcycles, or e-scooters — and too many suffer injury due to the carelessness of others. Our solicitors at Phoenix Legal are experts in supporting vulnerable road users who have been injured in road traffic accidents […]
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Apr
Apr
Shoulder Dystocia and Its Risks Shoulder dystocia is one of the most challenging and potentially dangerous obstetric emergencies that can occur during childbirth. It arises when the baby’s shoulder becomes impacted behind the mother’s pubic bone, preventing the baby from being delivered after the head has emerged. This condition requires swift, skilled intervention to prevent […]