Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Abolishment of “Same Roof Rule”
In 1964 the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme was introduced to compensate innocent victims for crimes of violence. However, victims of violent crimes, w...
In 1964 the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme was introduced to compensate innocent victims for crimes of violence. However, victims of violent crimes, w...
I was delighted to have the opportunity to attend the Serious Injury Guide stakeholder workshop follo...
The DVLA can revoke a person’s driving licence for medical reasons, so it’s important to keep them updated on any illnesses that can affect your...
With Action for Brain Injury Week having just gone, I wanted to take a look at some of the daily struggles people with brain injury have to overcome.
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As a signatory of the Armed Forces Community Covenant we are always looking for ways to demonstrate our support to the armed forces community. When Shropshir...
On 10 April 2019 staff from Lanyon Bowdler attended Idsall School, where year 12 students had transformed part of their school into a courtroom and were cond...
Warfarin is a blood thinner otherwise known as an anticoagulant. It’s a very interesting drug as, just like penicillin, it was discovered by chance. Th...
The Welsh Government has published guidance relating to the Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2019.
In addition to the increased minimum rates of pa...
Headway Shropshire Garden
In 2010 Headway Shropshire developed the concept of the Labyrinth Garden for the Shrewsbury Flower Show...
The Coroner Service is at least 800 years old and has recently undergone significant changes. It is a public service to find out the cause of a death that ha...
Lanyon Bowdler was delighted to attend the Young Enterprise celebration event in May 2019. As always the students’ creativity and commitment to buildin...
Staff from Lanyon Bowdler were proud to judge the final of the 2019 Regional Schools Mooting Competition at the University of Wolverhampton in April. This in...
All too often, when the government announces an intention to change the law relating to personal injury and clinical negligence, it results in claimants bein...
Well, the day started really well. We woke up around 6am to the clanking of barriers outside the hotel, which on arrival the night before we found to be imme...
Lanyon Bowdler is extending its business into North Wales with the opening of a new office.
The firm has had a presence in Conwy since March 2018,...
Statistics show that the number of same sex civil partnerships is falling (most likely because many same sex couples are now choosing to get married), b...
Parental responsibility is a legal term which encompasses all rights and duties, powers and responsibilities which, by law, a parent of a child has in relati...
UK researchers have suggested that routinely offering expectant mothers an ultrasound scan at 36 weeks gestation to check the position of the baby could save...
Northern Ireland and Scotland are separate legal jurisdictions in the United Kingdom. It has recently been announced that statutory compensation for bereaved...
Permitted development rights are simpler developments which do not require a formal application for planning permission. However, prior to the start of these...
It has recently been reported that pregnant women in England will now be able to have a blood test, which can check for the potentially life-threatening cond...
We have an office in Bromyard, an historic Herefordshire market town with a wealth of mediaeval half-timbered and victorian buildings and a lovely selection...
On the 28 March 2019 the family court statistics for October to December 2018 were published. The statistics relating to the average duration of a divorce sh...
Last week the government launched a consultation on proposals to give coroners the power to investigate all full-term stillbirths. The aim of the proposals i...
In July 2018, the supreme court held that Mrs Owens could not divorce her husband based on the unreasonable behaviour petition filed and that she would need...
Negotiation is a key weapon in any lawyer’s arsenal and it’s a part of the job which I really enjoy; engaging in different tactical plays, predic...
The Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2019 was made on 6 March 2019 and will come into force on 1 April 2019. This Order replaces, subject to some changes and...
Everyone will be aware that all women and people with a cervix between the age of 25 and 64 should attend for regular cervical screening (a smear test). A sm...
It’s always hard to tell if the winter causes a rise in the numbers of missing people occupying Search & Rescue Teams, or whether they simply prey...
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme exists to compensate victims of violent crimes. It is administered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority...
I recently tried to make an appointment with my GP surgery, concerning a problem I have had for a few weeks. It is uncomfortable, but not urgent. I went onli...
Employment Tribunal compensation limits will increase on 6 April 2019.
The maximum amount of a week's pay, used to calculate statutory redundan...
If someone had said to me, five years from now you will complete your law degree whilst holding down a full time job and bringing up three young children wit...
Many of you will have seen in the news recently that quadruple amputee Corinne Hutton underwent a double hand transplant on 7 January 2019. This news got me...
I was recently asked to represent X. He had received through the post a NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution) alleging he had been speeding on the A442 Trench...
An issue I frequently come across is where an employee, due to creditable performance in their current role, is promoted into a ma...
Spending time in a beautiful garden is a way many of us love to relax - but how often do we take this for granted? For patients wi...
As we recover from the overindulgence of Christmas contemplating our New Year's resolutions I thought I would share my goals for the year ahead.
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It is well known that Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E) and there are no signs of this changing...
Two stories have caught the eye in the national press over the last few days involving drug driving.
The first story is the criminal investigation...
Following on from my recent blog regarding my visit to Ty Gobaith, I have no...
Christmas is fast approaching which means lots of merriment, celebration and partying in the run up to the big day. It is also the time of year that the poli...
On 5 November 2018 the government announced a proposal to increase probate fees. While it may not sound like something which would affect you, applying for p...
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the fourth most common cancer in the UK with almost 42,000 people being diagnosed every year. In the vast m...
I note with interest an article in today’s local paper regarding people being allowed to continue driving after they have amassed 12 or more penalty po...
As I look out of my office window in our Oswestry Office, I can see a wonderful Poppy display in the school windows across from me in memory of Remembrance D...
The High Court recently ruled, in the case of Lewis v Tindale and MIB, that the catastrophically injured victim of an uninsured driver, injured in an acciden...
A Fragile State
On 27 September 2018 the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust agreed to temporarily suspend overnight A&E...
A few weeks ago on a wet Friday morning, I and two of my colleagues Beth and Lyndsey, along with my friend Sue, arrived at Arscott Golf club for The Movement...
A potential claim for damages can arise from a patient suffering an extravasation or infiltration injury after cannula insertion.
What is a...
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held from 9 to 15 October to raise awareness about the key issues affecting those who have experienced pregnancy loss or baby dea...
Princess Anne recently visited Worcestershire Headway, a charity that helps people who have suffered brain injuries, and I was fortunate enough to be invited...
Yesterday the Supreme Court gave their verdict on a case concerning the liability of an NHS Trust following incorrect information given by a receptionist, in...
For many couples making their Wills, it often seems natural and right to them that they should leave everything to each other and for their assets to pass to...
Soon to be President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has recently voiced his support for the Early Intervention Project (EI) promoted by Dr Ham...
Hope House have two children’s hospices being Hope House based in Oswestry and Tŷ Gobaith in Conwy. On 24 September 2018, my colleague Sophie and I had...
The heart is well associated with love and emotion and the term heart break is often thought about with the breakdown of relationships and grief.
T...
As the eldest sibling and the perceived ‘responsible one’ it has fallen upon me three times in recent years to be involved in end of life ‘...
Siobhan McLaughlin, 46, won a Supreme Court battle to access widowed parent’s allowance for her bereaved four children.
Sadly her partner of...
It is now common knowledge that in 2017 the former Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, ordered an investigation into maternity care at the Shrewsbury and Telford...
This blog was written by Mathew Hughes who trained with the firm until September 2018.
I’ve always seen myself pursuing a career in law, but...
This blog was written by Ruairi Willis who spent a week with us on work experience this summer.
In January 2017, the former Health Secretary Jeremy...
Although Lanyon Bowdler was formed in Shropshire, we work with clients all over the UK - and have recently opened new meeting rooms in North Wales.
Every now and then, I like to update people with Motoring Law matters that crop up. This month, I cover two topics people may not believe are illegal, &lsquo...
Every now and then, I like to update people with Motoring Law matters that crop up. This month, I cover two topics people may not believe are illegal, &lsquo...
The BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme has been told that women at 75% of UK maternity units are being denied their right to choose a Caesarean (C-sec...
Lanyon Bowdler’s “bear hoop-la” has been put away for another year, now we’ve completed our season of agricultural show attendances,...
The stillbirth of a baby is one of the most shocking and devastating experiences any family can go through. It can result in depression and family breakdown....
This blog was written by Hollie Daniels: legal support assistant in the private client team
I have been fortunate enough to have the full support o...
Earlier this year we were delighted to sign the Armed Forces Covenant at RAF Shawbury to demonstrate the firm’s commitment to help those who have serve...
This Blog was written by: Bryn Auger first year student studying law at Aston University
Earlier this week, a study based at St George’s...
Dr Christine Tomkins, chief executive of the Medical Defence Union (MDU) recently said that ‘urgent legal reform’ is needed to c...
Over the past year or so, there has been a growing trend for the police to offer people the opportunity to voluntarily attend at a police station for “a chat...
The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a wife’s appeal of an order which dismissed her ‘unreasonable behaviour’ petition for d...
In an important decision for the care sector, the Court of Appeal has ruled that carers who sleep at a client's home or otherwise at their place of work, tec...
I completed my Law degree at the University of Sheffield and graduated in 2015. I then went on to study the legal practice course at the University of Law an...
Having grown up in Shropshire and having two young children whose father is a 'city boy' I am keen to ensure my chil...
On the 1 July 2018 it would have been the 200th birthday of Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian physician whose work demonstrated the...
Headway UK is a charity which aims to promote understanding of brain injury and provide support and services to survivors, their families and carers. Whilst...
I have just taken over as training partner at Lanyon Bowdler but I have been heavily involved in the trainee application process and monitoring the trainees...
I was recently surprised to read in that, following a poll carried out by the RAC, only 36% of people they spoke to were aware that the punishment for drivin...
According to Jim Carrey in ‘Liar Liar’, to be successful in court you must master the art of fibbing. Section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015...
We previously wrote a blog in July 2017 about the police investigation into a high number...
Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores are a common, but often preventable, injury suffered by patients in ca...
It will only be fair to dismiss an employee for misconduct if an employer acts reasonably in treating the misconduct in question as a sufficient reason for d...
I thought to celebrate the release of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, I would look at the responsibility Jurassic Park would hav...
Google have paid tribute to Dr Virginia Apgar on her 109th birthday by featuring her on their Google Doodle. Most will not know...
The Government has issued guidance on workplace attire off the heels, as it where, of the case of Nicola Thorpe - a temporary worker who was sent home unpaid...
Back in 2017 the government announced proposed reforms in relation to the personal injury sector and, in particular, changes to the small claims court limit...
I wrote a blog last year on 24 October about the harm that Sodium Valproate, a controversial drug use...
“Every eight hours someone is told they will never walk again due to a spinal injury”. Despite this statistic, with the initial amazing care offe...
Media outlets have reported news of a major IT error in the NHS occurring as far back as 2009, which may have resulted in up to 450,000 missed breast cancer...
As the May Fair gets set to descend upon the streets of Hereford for its annual three day visit following the Bank Holiday, no doubt we’ll be complaini...
Urogynaecological mesh is used to treat stress incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Stress incontinence is very common after childbirth and at the stage o...
Back in February, I read in the news about one of the latest scientific breakthroughs of human eggs being matured in the lab for the first time. I was intere...
I don’t know if it’s a sign of age but the twice-yearly Search Dog assessments seem to come round more quickly every year. However, they take place over thre...
I was delighted and privileged to be able to take part in the inaugural London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 25 March 2018, fundraising in aid of Horatio...
It has recently been reported that 1.3 million NHS staff are being offered pay increases which will be staggered over three years. The staff that will benefi...
Your Will tells everyone what is to happen to your money, possessions and property after you die. If you don’t leave a Will (which is called intestacy), the...
Although it has received very little press coverage to date, from 5 March 2018, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be able to fine lorry, bu...
I recently settled a case arising out of the delay in diagnosis of cervical cancer in a young women. The consequences of what was a catalogue of errors, was...
The European Court of Human Rights ruled yesterday that it is possible for employers to justify reading workers’ private online messages.
The New Year rush shows no signs of abating, with another busy week having just passed. This week I have been working with clients on a number of interesting...
As you’re most likely aware, one of the most important things for a legal career is experience. As such, many law students and aspiring solicitors will...
It has recently been reported that our local community hospital in Bridgnorth is to lose its status as a birth centre (Bridgnorth Journal 7 December 2017).Read More
When The Force Awakens was due to come out, I posted a blog about whether Han Solo could bring a successful personal injury case following the events of Star...
As unpleasant as it is, regardless of your age or state of health, try to imagine this is the last Christmas you spend with your family.
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It’s that time of year with the office Christmas party on the horizon that the Police begin their drink drive, and this year drug drive, awareness camp...
Here at Lanyon Bowdler, the clinical negligence team are passionate about our work and are committed to obtaining the best possible outcomes for our clients....
Question - Common law husband/wife?
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Judgment has been given by the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court, in the case of Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council [2017 UKS C60].
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Lanyon Bowdler’s Ludlow office can trace its roots back to the 1850s, when Stanley Weyman moved his solicitor’s practice to 7 Mill Street which was occupied...
The Government is proposing to make substantial changes to claims made for personal injuries suffered in road traffic accidents. The changes are bad news for...
As a personal injury solicitor one of the areas I specialise in is holiday accident claims.
I noted with interest recently the press release and gu...
Whilst some clients find it very tempting to avoid the cost of paying for a professional to draft their Will by ‘doing it themselves’, the proble...
Metal detecting and the prospect of unearthing buried treasure is something that has always fascinated me. I wanted to be an archaeologist when I was at scho...
Businesses need to be aware of a new legal process due to come into force in October which may see them having to wait longer to recover debts from clients.<...
Estranged Children and the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
The long-awaited judgment of the Supreme Cou...
After recently watching the news I was shocked to hear the enormous discrepancies across the UK in the provision of NHS funded IVF treatment. This post code...
On 26 July 2017, the Supreme Court ruled in a case brought by UNISON that Employment Tribunal Fees were unlawful since their introduction on 29 July 2013 and...
Texts, voicemails and emails could be considered valid Wills by the Courts, in proposals made by the Law Commission’s consultation paper published on 1...
Local female singer/songwriter invited to collaborate with our filmmaker Spark Media.
Channel 5 showed their first episode last night of “Where there...
The Conservatives won the most seats, as expected, but they have fallen short of the 326 seats required to form a majority. Below we explore what the Tories...
I doubt I am the only one suffering from “election fatigue” and longing for 9th June. However, I was amused by the exchange during Wednesday&rsqu...
I recently represented somebody whom I will refer to as ‘Dave’. I had previously represented Dave on unrelated matters and he had been very happy with the ou...
On average, one in four people will experience a mental health problem each year. Mixed anxiety and depression is the most common mental disorder in the UK,...
Statistics released on 5 December 2016 by the Office of National Statistics revealed that, overall, the amount of divorces have been decreasing (demonstrated...
As of midnight today, new, tougher speeding penalties have come into effect.
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It was announced on 12 April that the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, will be investigating a cluster of baby deaths at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NH...
It was announced on 12 April that the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, will be investigating a cluster of baby deaths at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NH...
On average, one in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. As with all cancer, early detection is vital, and the NHS breast screening p...
Its 10pm on a Friday night and my husband and I are sat on the sofa watching the news after he has come in from checking a calf that looked a little off colo...
I remember during my final year at university, whilst pondering what on earth I was going to do next; the idea of applying for an internship always seemed to...
On 4 February we had World Cancer Awareness Day, a campaign with the aim of uniting millions across the globe in the on-going battle to beat cancer. But how...
Lucy Speed and I recently assisted Read More
Following Lisa Grimmett's blog about Shropshire Collaborative Lawyers, She was invited to talk to Eric...
Because I am a little obsessed with superhero films, I thought it would be fun to imagine what kind of will someone like Tony Stark (a.k.a. Iron Man) might n...
Session three of the Debate-Ed Programme focuses on the tools the students will need to help them make effective arguments. One of the main tools the program...
A client of Lanyon Bowdler has had her success in her Employment Tribunal claims against previous employer Marks & Spencer published in the Read More
This is a farewell blog as on 2 December I am leaving Lanyon Bowdler after 10 years of working for the firm. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank my bo...
It is likely to go largely unnoticed in light of the UK media’s obsession with overnight news from across the Atlantic, but, following consultation, the Gove...
I’m sitting in my garden looking at the sky
Thinking I’d love to be up there, if only I could fly
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One of the important skills that the mentors learn as part of the Debate-Ed programme is how to give constructive and positive feedback to students.
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During consultation with the judiciary and legal profession prior to the Government’s drastic cuts to family Legal Aid in 2013, many voiced concerns th...
In recent years development involving horses has become increasingly popular. Farm land and buildings are being sold or let to individuals hoping to use the...
We all have certain nuances in our lives that irk us to the extremes and no matter how we try to justify other people’s actions we fail to understand why the...
It has been announced by the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt that there is a new scheme out for consultation. The Rapid Resolution Redress Scheme’s purpose wou...
Have you thought about who would look after your affairs if you had an accident, illness, or were unable to make decisions when they need to be made, for exa...
The Launch
Year Two of the award winning Debate-Ed Programme officially launched last week at Lanyon Bowdler’s Shrewsbury office.<...
We are celebrating after 16 of our lawyers have been recommended in a leading independent guide of the country’s top legal professionals.
There is no system in place in the UK for our hospital trusts to learn from each others’ mistakes.
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Back in July I inherited a cat (a long story). In recent years I have spent hours on Facebook with friends, sharing memes about cats, their...
One of the first things I do to organise my day is prepare a list of all the tasks I need to complete that day. In fact, I like to apply the art of list maki...
I was privileged to run in the Spitfire 10k Commemoration of the Battle of Britain race on Sunday at RAF Cosford.
Each runner had the name of one o...
I feel extremely privileged and honoured to be meeting with Mrs Nita Millington at her home in Staffordshire to talk about her early years as a member of the...
As a solicitor who acts regularly for children who suffer from brain injuries and movement control problems, I was delighted to have the opportunity to look...
The Debate-Ed programme has come to the end of its summer/autumn run and will now be on break until early January. Consequently, this is a good opportunity t...
The Government is currently consulting on whether or not to increase the maximum penalty for Animal Crueltyoffences.
Currentl...
I was horrified to read that paralympian Anne Wafula Strike took the drastic decision to undergo surgery to have a suprapubic catheter fitted (for which she...
SARDA Wales’ October training weekend got off to an exciting start with an unlikely and unwilling celebrity in our midst! October is always the pre-ass...
No, don’t panic this is not going to be about little green men from space but the first contact a lot of our clients have with a firm of solicitors.Read More
