Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, held each February in the UK, aims to raise awareness of symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis. In the UK, around 9,000 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer each year, making it the 14th most common cancer in the UK. What Is Oesophageal Cancer? The oesophagus […]
Cereulide Toxin Poisoning Linked to Recalled Baby Formula It has been reported that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating 36 cases of children falling ill after being fed batches of baby formula that have since been recalled. It is understood that Nestlé recalled more than 60 batches of its SMA baby formula in […]
Children Harmed by Orthopaedic Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital A report has been published following an investigation into Yaser Jabbar, a “world-famous” orthopaedic surgeon who operated on 789 children at Great Ormond Street Hospital between 2017 and 2022. Mr Jabbar specialised in complex surgery to lengthen and reconstruct children’s limbs. It has been reported […]
Review into Treatment Provided by Leslie Irwin, Hand and Wrist Orthopaedic Surgeon Orthopaedic Surgeon Leslie Irwin, who specialised in hand and wrist surgery, worked for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust between 2001 and 2023. He also carried out private practice at Spire Washington Hospital. It is understood that Mr Irwin retired from NHS […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
£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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
