Domestic abuse cases expected to rise over Christmas, charity warns
For most people, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration spent with family, friends and loved-ones. But, for some, it is sadly a time spent of suffering and fear as figures show that domestic abuse increases at this time of the year. Each year, domestic abuse reports rise over the festive period. This…
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Botched Operations: NHS surgical errors increased by 70% Since 2019
Botched operations carried out by the NHS have risen by more than 70 percent in the past five years, figures have revealed. According to the numbers, there has been almost 24,000 instances of patients needing extra care as a result of errors in the past year. Some of the blunders include using…
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Whitefield School Walthamstow: Vulnerable children ‘tortured’ by staff members
Concerns have been raised after footage of staff members abusing autistic children at a special education school in north London has been seen by the BBC. The CCTV footage shows vulnerable pupils being pinned up against walls, left sitting in vomit and in some cases, pushed and thrown to the ground whilst attending Whitefield…
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Authorised Push Payment Fraud – The latest figures
Danielle Lightfoot, Solicitor and Head of the Financial Litigation Department at Oakwood Solicitors, considers the latest figures released in the UK Finance Half Year Fraud Report 2024 for Authorised Push Payment scams (APP) and bank fraud in the first half of 2024. What is Authorised Push Payment Fraud? In an authorised push payment scam…
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White Ribbon Day 2024
November 25 marks White Ribbon Day – aimed at preventing violence against women and girls by addressing the root causes. At Oakwood Solicitors Ltd, we are proud to join the campaign dedicated to ending male violence against women and promoting gender equality. What is White Ribbon Day? White Ribbon Day is part…
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Six million UK consumers scammed online in past year – Can I get my money back?
According to figures from Which?, more than six million online shoppers have fallen victim to a scam in the past year. Meanwhile, social media platforms and online marketplaces have become the most common place for people to get scammed. Figures reveal that approximately 6.6 million British shoppers have lost money to scams…
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Making a claim for Workplace Grievances: A guide for ex-service veterans in the UK
Transitioning from a military career to civilian employment is a significant change, and for many ex-service veterans, the workplace will come with a new set of challenges. Whether you are working in a completely new job role, working different hours or in a new location – moving into civilian life can feel very different…
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Care home placed in special measures after abuse and neglect concerns
A care home in Batley has been placed into special measures after an inspection revealed serious concerns around the mismanagement of medicines and failures to safeguard people from abuse. During the inspection at St Margaret’s Care Home, the Care Quality Commission found nine breaches of regulation including concerns around people’s safe care and treatment…
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Driving in cold weather – 5 tips
As the weather plummets and the roads become icy, it is crucial for drivers to take extra care and precautions when they’re on the roads. Whether you’re heading off for some winter shopping, going on a long journey to the in-laws this Christmas, or driving at night, drivers should be extra careful in cold…
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