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Staff Spotlight – Jonathan Miles
In our Staff Spotlight series, we take a look at key members of our team and find out about their area of expertise. Today we meet Jonathan Miles, who left the Army in 2018 and is now a Paralegal in our Psychiatric Injury department. Jonathan has kindly taken the time to answer some questions…
Find out moreMental Health Awareness Day 2024
At Oakwood Solicitors, we understand that mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, both in our personal lives and professional environments. As we highlight Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s essential to take a moment to reflect on the importance of mental health and the steps we can take to support ourselves and…
Find out moreAnti-Bullying Week 2023: your legal rights and how to make a claim
Anti-Bullying Week 2023 is here to highlight the impact bullying can have on a person’s life and what steps we can take to stop it. If we know how to identify bullying, we can act quickly to prevent it. Everyone will experience conflicts and grievances with friends, family members or colleagues throughout their life,…
Find out moreGP burnout figures on the rise
According to figures released by NHS Practitioner Health, the number of doctors reaching out for help regarding mental health issues has increased by more than three quarters within a two year period. Since March 2021, these figures equate to a 77% increase. Over 5,600 doctors accessed the NHS practitioner Health programme in England in…
Find out moreSexual assaults against female surgeons
The BBC recently reported about assaults against female surgeons, stating that they are being “sexually harassed, assaulted and in some cases raped by colleagues”. Almost two-thirds of female surgeons who provided a response to the research stated that they had been targets of sexual harassment, with a third of those targeted by sexual assault.…
Find out moreHow long does it take for work stress levels to return after a holiday?
The summer holiday season will shortly be coming to an end, which means that many of us will soon be suffering from those back-to-work blues. If the thought of returning to work is not causing you enough worry already, recent research conducted by Reed has now revealed the exact amount of time it takes…
Find out moreWorking Minds: Much needed campaign launched to help HGV drivers with work-related stress
Long hours away from home, demanding delivery times and limited access to toilets and showers. These are all common causes of stress for HGV, drivers and a new Working Minds campaign aims to combat this by promoting good mental health whilst at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has made it clear that…
Find out moreFormer corporal speaks out about RAF sexual assault
An ex-RAF corporal says she was ‘hung out to dry’ after being assaulted in her sleep. Sam, who hasn’t revealed her real name, claims to have suffered “vile misogyny, homophobia and sexual abuse” during her decade in the air force. She left the force after being sexually assaulted by a male colleague, who was…
Find out moreChristmas party harassment – £19K compensation awarded
A female worker from company, Starplan, has been awarded £19,000 after being sexually harassed at a work Christmas party. Shirley Lyons alleged that a colleague had touched her bottom, hugged her from behind without consent and commented on her breasts. The resulting Employment Tribunal deemed that it amounted to unlawful sexual harassment. Ms. Lyons…
Find out moreRevenge porn civil case results in first award in damages
An award for almost £100,000 in damages has been made to a woman after a former partner secretly recorded her naked and published the footage online. In what is believed to be the first case of its type to be seen in front of English or Welsh civil courts, the woman – who remains…
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