Written by Tom Barnes on 15 May 2023
This year’s theme is anxiety, anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem. However, there is a lot of support around to help those suffering with anxiety and with all mental health conditions. Read On
Written by Richard Stanford on 25 April 2023
On Saturday 20th May, some of our team at BTTJ will be taking part in a Snowdon Expedition – We’ll be trekking up to the summit of Snowdon to raise money for local children’s bereavement support charity Guy’s Gift. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 11 April 2023
Tom Barnes, Partner & head of our Medical Negligence team, has had his re-accreditation application for The Law Society's Clinical Negligence Accreditation as a scheme member successfully renewed. Accreditations are renewed every 12 months. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 8 March 2023
International Women's Day is a global recognition day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It honours women of the past, present, and future generations who have fought for change in gender equality and funding female-focused charities. Read On
Written by Richard Stanford on 27 February 2023
The ongoing strikes of nurses, ambulance workers and now junior doctors could bring a tidal wave of medical negligence claims against the NHS. Delays in treatment resulting in serious harm is likely to provide patients or their families grounds for action. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 8 February 2023
Our Clinical Negligence Team have passed their Legal Aid Agency annual review for 2023. The Legal Aid Agency's responsibilities include making sure legal aid services from solicitors, barristers and the not-for-profit sector are available to the general public. They are an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. Read On
Written by Tom Barnes on 16 December 2022
Following the Sex Disqualification Act 1919 coming into force, which paved the way for women’s entry into the legal profession for the first time, four women passed the Law Society’s examinations in 1922. And on 18th December that year, Carrie Morrison became the first woman to be admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. Read On
