Child Action Prevention Trust are raising awareness of injuries being suffered by children and offer guidance on working together as a community to prevent injury to children, who are of course very vulnerable in society. Children are often unable to recognise dangerous situations in the same way adults are. For example, whilst children are playing it is often the case unfortunately that they step into the road in front of a passing vehicle, or can suffer injuries whilst playing on various apparatus within a play area. In addition, it is becoming easier for children to be targeted by potential abusers. The normality of social media means that children are interacting with strangers on a daily basis who could be posing as children to gain their trust with the intention of abusing the child.

​Forced Marriage Protection Orders can be obtained in the Family Courts to give the necessary protection by way of a Court Order. Forced Marriage is also being recognised in the criminal Courts and the second conviction of its kind within a week has taken place. The conviction was of a Leeds based couple.

Terminations are difficult on both a personal and professional level...how can you protect your company from litigation, while at the same time fostering a productive workforce? At our upcoming Employment Law Update Ramsdens specialist and experienced Employment Law team will discuss the dos and don'ts of how to handle tricky termination issues and provide expert and practical guidance at this free to attend seminar.

An appeal made by a wife ends her lifetime maintenance and her “meal ticket for life”. Mrs Waggott had initially been awarded a settlement of over £9 million plus £175,000 per year in spousal maintenance for the rest of her life. She appealed, asking the Courts to vary the spousal maintenance order to provide her with an additional £23,000 per annum.

​Ramsdens Solicitors has appointed Rachel Sharp, who joins Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence teams, as a Solicitor. Rachel, who joins Ramsdens from a Leeds based firm, has a wealth of experience, specialising in complex, high value Clinical Negligence actions arising from medical malpractice together with Personal Injury accident claims including, but not limited to those on the road, in the work place and those involving public liability.

The understanding and awareness of Dementia is increasing as more and more people are willing to speak out about their experiences, take action and break down barriers and stigmas. We appreciate that the subjects of capacity, memory, Wills and death can be daunting to talk about, but they are necessary discussions to have. If you are uncertain on how best to talk about these subjects, possibly because you are unsure how you would go about getting your legal affairs in order; or, you just don’t feel you need to; or, something else entirely, then discussing these earlier on in your life is a positive step, as you will be better equipped to deal with life’s rollercoaster.

‘Our mission is to transform the landscape of dementia forever. Until the day we find a cure, we will strive to create a society where those affected by dementia are supported and accepted, able to live in their community without fear or prejudice.’– Alzheimer’s Society