The Cumberlege review was published by Baroness Julia Cumberlege in July 2020. Baroness Cumberlege’s review was highly anticipated, and it gave an honest report on England’s healthcare systems. This included the topic of patient medical complaints and how flawed the current healthcare system is in relation to complaining of harm Read more…
We are welcoming the introduction of a new voucher scheme that will enable more local couples to access mediation. Vouchers are now being offered by the Ministry of Justice, up to the value of £500, for participants in family mediation who are not eligible for legal aid. Dawn Lowry, a Read more…
A legal assistant from our Banner Cross office is dedicating all of her free time – and some of her working hours – to St John Ambulance, to support the Covid vaccination roll out. Helen Hardy, who works fulltime in the probate team, is doing a further 20-30 hours a Read more…
Unoccupied homes can negatively impact the value of adjoining properties and can ultimately become a source of nuisance within a local area. Additionally, there is also a significant housing shortage within the UK and putting empty homes back into use is a practical method to alleviate this issue. There are Read more…
A record number of our staff are taking part in this month’s Dronfield 10K, which we are sponsoring for the fourth consecutive year. Due to current Covid restrictions, the event has moved online for 2021 and participants are running the distance in their own time through March. The Taylor&Emmet team Read more…
Folic acid is a B vitamin which is used to make new cells. Our skin, hair and nails are parts of the body which make new cells every day. During pregnancy it is imperative that you eat a healthy, varied diet which will help to give you and your baby Read more…
Making it clear who you want to look after your affairs if you become incapacitated can save loved ones a lot of heartache, expense and time, as Clare Gorman explains… What is the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney and a deputyship order? I’m sure you’ve heard of a Read more…
One of the key issues that can arise for those involved in dealing with an empty property, such as local authorities and other public and private sector organisations, is the identification and tracing of missing or unknown next of kin where the owner of the property has passed away. This Read more…
Making it clear who you want to look after your affairs if you become incapacitated can save loved ones a lot of heartache, expense and time, as Clare Gorman explains… What is the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney and a deputyship order? I’m sure you’ve heard of a Read more…
Sarah is here to help house buyers and sellers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month, she discusses buying a property at auction… I’ve seen a property I like, but it is going to auction. Should I consider buying it? Thousands of homes are sold each year at Read more…