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Britney Spears, conservatorships and the nuanced world of hidden disabilities
- 14.02.2021
- JessicaMG
- Court-of-Protection
The recent news reports on Britney Spears that follow the "Framing Britney Spears" documentary highlight the nuanced world of hidden disabilities. Our Mark Wilding, solicitor in our Court of Protection team, comments here.
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BBC investigation reveals 'shocking' blue badge scheme disparities
- 29.01.2021
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury
A BBC investigation has found that people with non-visible disabilities - such as autism or Parkinson's disease - face a "shocking disparity" when applying for a blue badge parking permit compared to their counterparts with physical impairments. Our Ruth Wright comments here.
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Covid Update: January 2021
- 11.01.2021
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury
See here for the latest Covid update from the firm.
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The Brain Charity launches Christmas appeal to help those with neurological conditions
- 01.12.2020
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Media-Coverage
Liverpool based charity The Brain Charity has launched its first ever Christmas appeal to raise funds to support the one in six people who live with neurological conditions.
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ABI Week 2020: Headway highlight the devastating impact of memory loss
- 28.09.2020
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury
The brain injury charity Headway has released an emotional animation to mark the start of Action for Brain Injury Week 2020 (28 Sep - 4 Oct), which highlights the complex and devastating effects of memory loss and the UK-wide support available to those affected following a brain injury.
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Potter Rees Dolan appoints three new solicitors
- 22.09.2020
- JessicaMG
- Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury
We are thrilled to announce Potter Rees Dolan has recently appointed three new solicitors. The appointments come following an exciting year for the firm – in which new office space was acquired to accommodate growing staff numbers and record settlements were achieved for our seriously injured clients.
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Becoming a lawyer the hard way: how to succeed in law despite an unconventional education
- 07.05.2020
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury, Opinion
Hannah Bottomley, a clinical negligence solicitor here at Potter Rees Dolan, has been able to build a hugely successful career despite an unconventional route into law, and has chosen to share her experiences in order to highlight the full range of options and opportunities that may be available to students in the same position. Read on for more...
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Disability Unit launches Regional Stakeholder Network
- 23.04.2020
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury
The Cabinet Office's Disability Unit has launched a Regional Stakeholder Network to help create a better picture of the lived experience of disabled people in England.
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Covid-19 lockdown: Useful links & online resources
- 14.04.2020
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury
Daily routines have been disrupted across the country and many people are separated from family and friends, yet there are still ways to stay active - physically, mentally and socially - during the UK-wide lockdown. We have pulled together some information and links to websites providing support, ideas for at home activities and exercise for people of varying ability, as well as ways to connect with others during this period of self-isolation. We hope you will find the following guide useful!
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