Leeds County Court Appeal Reinforces the Importance of Correct Track Allocation in Housing Disrepair Claims A recent appeal decision in Dacres v Leeds City Council has provided further guidance on how courts should approach the allocation of housing disrepair claims and serves as an important reminder that the Civil Procedure Rules must be applied in […]
Category Archives: News
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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 […]
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International Self-Care Day: Promoting Wellbeing in the Workplace Each year on 24 July, International Self-Care Day serves as a reminder of the importance of taking proactive steps to maintain both physical and mental wellbeing. While self-care is often associated with personal time and lifestyle choices, it is equally vital within the workplace, particularly in high-pressure […]
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When AI Breaks the Seal: How ChatGPT Could Accidentally Destroy Legal Professional Privilege In the legal world, few protections are as fundamental, or as fiercely guarded, as legal professional privilege. It is the invisible shield that allows clients to speak openly with their lawyers, confident that what is said in private will remain private. Without […]
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Jess’s Rule: A Life-Saving GP Safety Campaign Sometimes diagnoses are made incorrectly by GPs because clinicians often have to work within limited consultation times and assess symptoms that are vague or overlap with many different conditions. Many illnesses present differently from person to person, and the early stages of disease may not show clear “red […]
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The Ockenden Report into Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust The Ockenden Report reviewing maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been published today. You can access the report here: Donna Ockenden, a senior midwife, at the head of the investigation, and her team, spoke with women and their families about […]
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The Donna Ockenden Investigation into / ITV News Report regarding Maternity Care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust As we have blogged before, Donna Ockenden, a senior midwife, was appointed to lead the investigation into maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The report into this investigation is due to be published on 24 June […]
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Deaf Awareness Week and Gentamicin-Induced Hearing Loss As Deaf Awareness Week 2026 has just passed, it remains an important opportunity to continue conversations about inclusion, communication access, and hearing health. The annual awareness campaign celebrates British deaf culture, community and history, while also encouraging greater understanding of hearing loss and the importance of early support. […]
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Phoenix Legal Solicitors Director Alisha Butler Featured on Datalaw’s New “Life in Law” Podcast We are delighted to share that our Director, Alisha Butler, is the first featured guest on the Life in Law podcast by Datalaw. Hosted by Datalaw CEO Charles Peter, Life in Law explores the real stories behind success in the legal […]
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Phoenix Legal Limited Supports Local Charity with Successful Pro Bono Contract Dispute Resolution Our team at Phoenix Legal Solicitors is proud to have recently represented a charity based in the North West of England, which plays an important role in supporting its local community, in a breach of contract dispute on a pro bono basis. […]