PHH Solicitors are Here to Help You if You Have Experienced Trauma Many of the customers who contact us at PHH Solicitors for advice have in some way, shape or form, experienced life-changing events. Our clients include people who have suffered Personal Injury by way of a trip, slip or fall, vulnerable pedestrians and…
DetailsNo Fault Divorce Changes What is the difference between a Conditional Divorce Order and Decree Nisi? If you applied for a divorce prior to 6th April 2022, then you will be granted a Decree Nisi which is a provisional decree of divorce that is given by the court when the legal and procedural requirements…
DetailsEMPLOYMENT – UNFAIR DISMISSAL What does Unfair or Wrongful Dismissal mean? When an employer terminates the contract of employment of an employee, if that dismissal occurs in a way which is unlawful and without following a fair procedure, then this may give rise to a claim by the employee for unfair dismissal in an Employment…
DetailsPHH Solicitors Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Department Welcome 2 new paralegals to the Team. Alex Obiorah joined PHH Solicitors in 2023. He completed his Degree in 2020 and went on to work towards his Legal Practitioners Course, which he will finish later this year. Samantha Simpson joined the Clinical Negligence Department as a Secretary…
DetailsCancer Research UK has said that the UK Government needs to invest more into the NHS. Failings in diagnosing and treating Cancer is leaving tens of thousands of people across England without the help and treatment they need. In 2021 the Government had introduced a new Faster Diagnostic Standard (FDS). The aim was that you…
DetailsSTAMP DUTY LAND TAX On Friday 23rd September 2022, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) The changes, which came into force with immediate effect, see the threshold at which stamp duty becomes payable rise from £125k to £250k, meaning stamp duty is not payable on the first £250k of a house purchase. In…
DetailsInquests and Medical Negligence Claims Inquests are often very traumatic experiences for families to go through when they have just suffered a bereavement. This can particularly be the case when there are questions about the medical treatment someone received before they passed away, or suspicion that they may have lost their life due to…
DetailsPROTECT YOURSELF FROM PROPERTY FRAUD Property Fraud is on the rise. Over the last 10 years the Land Registry have paid out millions in compensation under the Land Registry indemnity scheme because of forgeries. Do not become a victim of property fraud and take these easy steps. Step 1 Make sure your property is registered…
DetailsWhat are the current rules around care home fees Currently anyone with assets under £23,950 are eligible for help towards the cost of their care or their care home fees. Once a persons assets drop below £14,250 then the local authority will fully fund that persons care. What are the latest changes to Care…
DetailsThe final report by Senior Midwife Donna Ockenden follows her independent review into the maternity care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The report has found catastrophic failures that may have contributed to the death of over 200 babies, 9 mothers and caused life-changing injuries to many others. This review of maternity services…
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