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The last 12 months haven’t quite been the return to ‘normality’ that many of us anticipated. It was a gloomy start to the year, as we entered January with a fresh set of lockdown restrictions in a bid to ease the pressure mounting once again on our healthcare services.

But despite the uncertainty, loneliness and loss experienced by so many, 2021 played host to an array of good news stories, reminding us all that there are reasons to be cheerful, even during the most difficult of times.

We’ve taken a look back on some of the moments, from yet another unusual year, that embody the positivity, compassion and community spirit that brings people together during some of the most difficult times.

After somewhat of a subdued festive period last year, as the reintroduction of Tier-Four level restrictions prevented large gatherings, closed non-essential retail stores and pulled the shutters down on pubs and restaurants, thousands of people across the UK will be looking forward to a ‘normal’ Christmas – whatever that may be!

However, while we eagerly anticipate decorating the tree, dining on overcooked turkey and long overdue catch-ups with friends and family, (as well as the excitement of seeing what Santa will bring!), it is important to remain alive to the potential hazards that Christmas brings - some of which are much more common than you might think. Indeed, more than 80,000 people head to A&E each year for Christmas-related accidents.

Victoria Smithyman, Partner and head of our Personal Injury department, offers her top tips to keep you and your family safe as you enjoy the festive season.

Between, tackling your own grief, preparing for the funeral and overseeing the distribution of the estate, compensation will likely be the last thing on your mind if you’ve lost a loved one. However, if they have died due to the negligent act of another, then you may be entitled to make a claim. These funds could provide some much needed financial peace of mind as you attempt to rebuild your life.

In our latest blog, Victoria Smithyman, Partner and head of the Personal Injury team here at Harding Evans, breaks down some of the key concepts and questions surrounding fatal accidents and compensation claims.

According to recent data by recruiters Robert Half, nearly 50% of employers are bracing themselves for widespread employee ‘burnout’ as we head into 2022, following nearly two years of dramatic changes to the way we work.

Head of Human Resources here at Harding Evans, Milena Roberts, explores why employees are feeling more stretched than ever, before offering some top tips for supporting your employees and their mental health as we continue to amend and adapt our working practices to keep our workforces safe.

Writing a will is one of the best ways to provide security for your family and maintain control over your assets. As a legally binding document, not only do they prepare for the future but without one, there is no promise that your wishes will be fulfilled in the eyes of the law. However, by making the right legal step you can safeguard your assets.

Whether you’re looking for a local solicitor to represent you in personal injury law, landlord issues, medical negligence law, or anything in between, it’s crucial to find a high quality solicitors firm in any case. To help you understand your requirements, this blog outlines why it’s important to find a high quality local solicitors firm to help and represent you. It then explains some of the methods you can use to check the reputation of a solicitors firm, from testimonials and reviews to doing some research and word of mouth.

While few of us could have predicted what lay in store for the housing market in 2021, the rollout of the coronavirus vaccination programme, the continuation of various tax breaks on property purchases and a whole raft of initiatives to assist first-time buyers onto the ‘ladder’ meant it was promising to be anything but quiet.

In our latest blog, Partner and head of our Residential Property team, Wyn Williams, reflects on yet another unusual year, before offering his predictions for 2022.

With the countdown to Christmas well and truly underway, thousands of people across the UK will be keeping their fingers crossed for a more ‘normal’ festive period following last year’s ‘lock-down’ Christmas.

But for many, Christmas marks a tricky period in the calendar. Prolonged periods of time at home with family, layered with the stress of creating the ‘perfect’ day, means that for many, festive cheer is quickly swapped for Christmas conflict.

Head of the Childcare department at Harding Evans Solicitors, Siobhan Downes, teams up with colleague and head of the Family and Matrimonial team, Kate Thomas, to offer advice to those struggling in the build-up to the big day.

The recent case of ND v GD [2021] EWFC 53 has captured the interest of solicitors across the UK, as the Court was described to have ‘invaded’ non-matrimonial assets to meet the progressively increasing health and welfare needs of a party facing a life-altering diagnosis.

Partner and head of the Wills and Probate team, Laura Selby, teams up with Kate Thomas, who leads our award-winning Family and Matrimonial team, to offer their thoughts on this recent, and rather unusual, case.

While a Will ensures your wishes are carried out after you pass away, a Lasting Power of Attorney, or LPA, protects your finances, property and family during your lifetime.

Despite the safety and security they provide, only a small portion of the population have a valid LPA in place. Factors attributed to their low take-up include confusion surrounding their implementation or a lack of urgency in preparing for the future.

Which is why our latest blog sees, Afonwy Howell-Pryce, an associate in our Wills and Probate team, tackle some of the most common questions surrounding LPAs – in the hope that we can help you prepare for the future – whatever that may hold.

Here at Harding Evans, we know that you cannot underestimate the importance of continual learning and development for our staff, enabling us to offer sound legal advice across a range of legal matters. Which is why we are delighted to announce that a valued member of Team HE has recently reached a career milestone, as Jessica Bowman, from our Dispute Resolution team, qualifies as a Solicitor.

We sat down with Jess to find out a little more about her career journey (so far!).

Today (18 November) is STOP Pressure Ulcer Day, a global annual event which brings together healthcare professionals, the public and the media to help raise awareness of an issue that affects thousands of hospital patients and care home residents every year.

Debra King, a Senior Associate Paralegal in our Clinical Negligence team, explains why this is such an important issue.