October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day - a time to celebrate and raise awareness of those living with cerebral palsy, while also highlighting the nature of the condition.

A new report has found that women treated by former NHS gynaecologist Daniel Hay at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) were subjected to substandard and unsafe care that caused lasting harm.

A man who groomed and abused a vulnerable teenager in care has had his prison sentence increased from 18 to 23 years by the Court of Appeal. The survivor, who was just 15 when she was coerced into a so-called marriage with Raja Zulqurnean, lived in a Bradford children’s home at the time.

Playing sport is a great way to stay active, build skills, and be part of a team. But when injuries happen, it’s not always clear who is responsible.

On Wednesday, 1 October 2025, six men were charged with serious non-recent sexual offences against girls in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The alleged offences are reported to have taken place between 1994 and 1998. All six individuals are due to appear before Kirklees Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 2 October.

The recent convictions of Mohammed Zahid and six other men for the rape and grooming of two girls in Rochdale, have once again exposed deep and disturbing failures by police and social services.

Choosing the right solicitor is one of the most important parts of your birth injury claim. You need someone you can trust, who listens, understands your needs, and fights hard for the best outcome.

Switalskis is committed to dementia-friendly legal support, with over 100 colleagues trained as Dementia Friends to better help clients and families.