Westway Holdings Ltd FSCS compensation claims now open
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is now open to considering claims regarding Westway Holdings Bonds. What was Westway Holdings Ltd and what went wrong? Westway Holdings Ltd was an investment property developer operating in the Supported Housing sector. Between 2016 and 2020, the company promoted retail bonds, stating they would be secured against…
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Oakwood Solicitors Responds to the PM Law Group Closure
Navigating the PM Law Group closure: Oakwood Solicitors supplies essential information for displaced staff and clients seeking to protect their ongoing legal matters. At Oakwood Solicitors, we are deeply saddened by the news regarding the sudden closure of the PM Law Group and its many subsidiary firms across the country. The reports emerging…
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A Guide to Cancer Negligence and Misdiagnosis Claims
In honour of World Cancer Day, we’re highlighting the essential steps for handling cancer negligence and misdiagnosis claims. Putting the Person Before the Patient Every cancer journey is unique. At Oakwood Solicitors, we believe that cancer care should be a partnership built on empathy, where you are seen as a person first and…
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Supporting Tinnitus Health and Inclusion in the Workplace
This Tinnitus Awareness Week, we emphasise the importance of prioritising hearing health in the workplace, advocating for support for employees with hearing loss or tinnitus. If you feel your hearing has been affected by your job, please know that you don’t have to navigate it alone; you may be entitled to compensation for the…
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Why Family Law Must Account for Parental Mental Health
This Parent Mental Health Day 2026, we explore the vital connection between parental well-being and family stability, especially when navigating the pressures of family law and military life. What is Parent Mental Health Day (PMHD)? On 30th January 2026, families, employers, and communities across the UK will come together for Parent Mental Health…
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Staff Spotlight – Georgia Henshaw
Georgia Henshaw, a member of our Psychiatric Injury department, has recently qualified as a Solicitor. We speak to Georgia to learn more about her achievement and her aspirations now that she has reached this huge milestone in her career. When did you join the firm? “I joined Oakwood Solicitors in April 2024.” …
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Understanding the Dangers of Diacetyl Exposure: Safety Guide
Comprehensive Diacetyl Safety Guide: Identifying exposure risks, monitoring workplace safety, and implementing critical control measures. What is Diacetyl? Diacetyl (butanedione or butane-2,3-dione) is an organic compound prized for its intense, buttery flavour. While it occurs naturally through fermentation in alcoholic beverages and is safe for ingestion in food, inhaling its vapours poses a…
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The 2026 Shift: A New Era for Parental Rights and Sick Pay
Following the landmark Employment Rights Act 2025, new regulations introduced on January 12, 2026, redefine parental leave protections for both employers and employees. Parental & Paternity Leave: Breaking the “Qualifying Barrier” The UK is entering its most transformative era of employment law in decades. From 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025…
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Father and Son Sentenced Over Illegal Gas Work in Cheshire
A father and son have been sentenced following a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation into illegal and “at-risk” gas boiler installations that left local homeowners in danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Case: Deception and Danger The investigation revealed that Scott Lodge, 37, performed new boiler installations at two Northwich properties in…
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