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Flexible working: the importance of employers getting it right

As many of us begin to return physically to the workplace, there has been a clear demand for a continuation of flexible working. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) recently reported that 85% of adults...
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Challenging fraudulent Wills: Legal grounds and setting aside

Challenging fraudulent wills is never easy. For what are obvious reasons the claims are always disputed often resulting in sad and bitter disputes amongst family members. One such example was the recent High Court case...
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My child will soon be turning 18: What do I need to know?

Turning 18 is a fundamental milestone for all young people. For children and young people with a disability and/or special educational needs, it can be a particularly challenging time. In practice, planning for post-18 support...
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My child will soon be turning 18: Do they need a deputy?

Mental capacity and decision making When your child reaches 18 they will become a legal adult. Amongst other matters, this means that they will be deemed able to make their own decisions about all aspects...
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Divorce in the digital age: the rise of technology in simplifying divorce

With Covid-19 shifting most of our lives online, the appetite for legal matters such as divorce to be dealt with in a way that embraces technology has accelerated. A significant step towards this came into...
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Disability Awareness: EAT considers constructive knowledge

12 September 2021 was Disability Awareness Day in the UK, a disability event held to promote aids to independent living for disabled people as well as their contributions to society as a group. There are...
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Acting on behalf of a person with dementia

As well as being a solicitor in the Court of Protection team at Boyes Turner LLP, I am a Dementia Friends Champion. A podcast will be available shortly telling you a bit more about Dementia...
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GP Appointment Waiting Times in England

Boyes Turner investigate the time it takes to book a GP appointment in England. Have you tried to arrange a doctor’s appointment in the last six months? Well, if you have then you may not...
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Removal of an Executor – A review of the principles

The facts The claim concerned the estate of Barry Leonard Morris (Barry) who died on 2 February 2019, aged 93. Barry had executed a will dated 10 April 2013 which provided for his residuary estate...
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HSIB report highlights safety risks in delayed diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina syndrome (CES)

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has published its national learning report, Timely detection and treatment of cauda equina syndrome. HSIB’s investigation and report was based on a reference event, in which a woman with...
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Enforcement of a Charging Order – Obtaining a Charging Order is not the end of the line

If your debtor owns property, then obtaining a Charging Order against that property and taking steps to enforce it, can prove a very successful tool in recovering your outstanding debt. It is often believed that...
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Proposed changes to the Highway Code to benefit cyclists

Proposed changes to the Highway Code are expected to give cyclists greater priority over other road users at crossings and junctions. In July 2020 the government launched a consultation to gather views on the effectiveness...
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Famous people who have died from mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which is typically caused after being exposed to asbestos. After inhaling asbestos fibres or dust the cancer begins to develop in the lining that covers the outer surfaces of...
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Are electric scooters legal in the UK?

Introduction Electric scooters, or e-scooters, are motorised vehicles which tend to use lithium batteries to propel the scooter forward. They have a long history but the types seen today were first introduced to the public...
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Can I claim compensation for medical negligence if my medical records are incomplete?

We do not expect our clients to know every detail of their treatment when they come to us at the outset of a claim. In cases involving injuries arising from birth, it is rare for...
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Cervical cancer when delays in diagnosis and treatment lead to claims

A diagnosis of cervical cancer can be life-changing, both for the patient and their loved ones, but the sooner the diagnosis and treatment, the better the chance of a full recovery. Delays in diagnosis or...
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