Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is here to celebrate the talents of neurodiverse people, challenge stereotypes and create a more inclusive world to empower all. According to statistics, it is estimated that around 15 to 20 per cent of the world’s population has some type of neurodivergence. These conditions include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism…
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Oliver Swinnock – Work Experience Testimony
Oliver Swinnock is a New Enquiries Call Handler in our Administration and New Enquiries team, but he started his time with us in a slightly different way to most of our staff. Oliver was hired after a successful work experience placement. We asked him if he would share his thoughts about his time with…
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CICA: ‘broken system’ as victims of crime are let down without legal advice
Victims of crime are being let down by the current CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) system, as figures show that many are being under-compensated by tens of thousands of pounds. Data from the Office for National Statistics and the Scottish government shows that approximately 480,000 people are injured as a result of violent crime…
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Dog attacks up 21% in England and Wales, figures show
Dog attacks recorded by police in England and Wales have risen by 21% in a year, figures have revealed. According to the statistics, there were more than 30,000 reported offences in 2023, compared to 25,000 the year before. A freedom of information request submitted to police forces showed that Devon and Cornwall Police recorded…
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Company fined £400k after worker left disfigured from chemical burns
One of the world’s largest chemical manufacturers has been fined £400,000 after an employee was seriously injured while carrying out a routine task. The worker, 47, was attempting to clear the sump which contained a caustic solution at INEOS’s site in Grangemouth, Scotland, on 25 November 2019. However, the worker, who does not wish…
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Ramadan 2024: What are your employment rights?
Ramadan is here, which means millions of Muslims across the globe are set to undertake a month of fasting to observe the holy month. During Ramadan, Muslims take the time to reflect and focus on their faith by refraining from eating and drinking during daylight hours as well as dedicating their time to prayer.…
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More than 100 warning letters were sent to the NHS by Coroners in 2023
More than 100 warning letters were sent by coroners to government and health bodies in 2023, highlighting staff shortages, lack of NHS resources and long wait times, a report has found. The figures were based on the amount of prevention of future death reports (PFDs) which are sent by coroners to NHS Trusts and…
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New Paternity Leave rules for dads to come into effect
New paternity leave rules will come into force from next month to give new dads more flexibility and a slight pay rise, the government has announced. The changes will mean that new fathers can take their statutory two-week leave in separate one-week chunks, instead of having to take it as two consecutive weeks, as…
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Mother’s Day: Legal rights for working mums
Mother’s Day is here to celebrate all the mums in society, and to recognise all the wonderful things they do. But, motherhood isn’t always smooth sailing, especially if you are juggling parenting, work and a million other jobs at the same time. Whether you’re a mum-to-be, a new mum or fixed in the throes…
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