This baby loss awareness week we would like to take a moment to recognise the importance of support for the siblings in families who have experienced the loss of a much-loved and longed for baby.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can produce life-altering challenges that persist long after the initial trauma. Every TBI is unique, but many survivors face lasting physical, cognitive and emotional effects.

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) is set to publish its report into Medomsley Detention Centre, County Durham, on 13th November 2025.

If you or your child have suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, it’s important to know there are strict time limits for bringing a claim. Understanding these deadlines can help you protect your right to seek justice and secure the compensation you need for future care and support.

10 October 2025 marks World Mental Health Day which is a chance to reflect on the importance of mental wellbeing especially for those whose lives have been affected by abuse. Individuals who have experienced abuse, whether domestic, sexual or psychological, can experience a significant impact on their mental health and wellbeing.

A child and family assessment is one of the first steps social services may take if concerns are raised about a child’s safety, welfare, or development. The assessment looks at the child’s needs, the parents’ ability to meet those needs, and whether additional support or intervention is required.

A client of David Greenwood, head of our Child Abuse team, is encouraging police leaders to improve their treatment of child sexual abuse survivors. We support her proposals.

An investigation has revealed that serious failings by a heart surgeon at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle contributed to the deaths of seven patients and left another with significant harm.