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Clinical negligence delays reach record high – Why this needs to change

At Oakwood Solicitors Ltd, we understand that waiting for your clinical negligence claim to settle can be frustrating and stressful– especially if you are still experiencing health problems caused by negligence.   However, although our experienced team of legal experts do all they can to push through your claim as quickly and efficiently as possible…

How to stay out of trouble at the office Christmas party this year – do’s and don’ts

‘Tis the season once again as companies start to wind down for the Christmas period, and gear up for the annual office party.   But, although having a drink, dancing and celebrating with your colleagues sounds like the perfect way to end the year, there are some risks you need to be aware of. As…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…