Wills and Probate – The Digital World and You
In the ever-evolving digital world we live in, the majority of us have a social media presence and online accounts. So what happens to these when we die? Your Will and the Digital World Most of us will never have given this a second thought. Even when making a Will, our online accounts will…
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CICA’s Role In Supporting Victims Of Terrorism – A Follow Up
ARTICLE BY DARYL SMITH Late last year, I put together an article on how the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) held a responsibility to compensate the survivors of terrorism when they had nowhere else to turn. The CICA are able to provide compensation to ease the process of moving on after such atrocities occur. To…
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Manual Handling – What You Need to Know
Work which involves lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying is regulated by The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended).
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Self Care – Adult Colouring
There are some benefits to mental health when it comes to colouring in, such as relieving stress and anxiety. Read article for more information.
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The Increasing Popularity of Cosmetic Procedures Amongst Men
ARTICLE BY: LUCY PEATY Over recent years cosmetic procedures have become more and more popular amongst the general population. Whilst the majority of people choosing to change the way they look are women, men are now making up a bigger proportion of those undergoing non-surgical procedures. In 2017, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons…
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The Digital World: Part Three – Death and the Digital World
ARTICLE BY CHARLOTTE BANDAWE Upon your death, your Digital Executors who are appointed under the terms of your Will are authorised to access your social media and online accounts. They will carry out your specific instructions to: Memorialise an account Delete an account Deactivate an account Save all the data and hand it over to…
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£16m Still to be Paid Out in Tribunal Refunds
ARTICLE BY SARAH HARDING In July 2017 the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Tribunal fees are unlawful. Since the official refund process started in October 2017 only 21,800 applications have been received paying out a total of £17m. This means that there is still around £16m left for the Government to pay back…
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Allergic Reaction – Case Study
Anyone who has an allergy is likely to have the worry of accidentally ingesting the allergen when their food has been prepared by someone other than themselves. When eating out, once you have told the waiting staff you have an allergy and they assure you that the food order is safe to eat, the…
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Looking Back – National Brain Injury Awareness Month
ARTICLE BY BEVERLEY BARKER The year is moving past, but sometimes it is worth reflecting back a little. March was National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Let’s face it, none of us can function properly without a working brain! Here at Oakwood Solicitors, we believe in working within the community to strengthen our links and attempt…
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